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Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

READLER, Circuit Judge. Amid a contentious labor election process, Trinity Health declared that it would no longer recognize the union responsible for representing the employees of Trinity’s Grand Haven hospital. While administrative proceedings were pending before the National Labor Relations Board, the Board’s Regional Director petitioned the district court for a preliminary injunction under § 10(j) of the NLRA. The district court granted that request and ordered Trinity to resume bargaining with the union. Although the Director is likely to succeed on the merits, she has failed to demonstrate that irreparable harm will result without an injunction. We therefore reverse the district court and vacate its order granting the injunction.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

A Knox County jury convicted the Defendant, Johnny Robert McBee, of first degree premeditated murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The trial court sentenced the Defendant to an effective term of life imprisonment. On appeal, the Defendant raises the following issues: (1) whether the evidence is legally sufficient to support his convictions; and (2) whether the trial court erred in denying his oral motion to bifurcate the unlawful possession charge from the first degree murder charge. Upon our review, we respectfully affirm the judgments of the trial court.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

The Petitioner, Joshua Linebarger, appeals the summary dismissal of his petition for post- conviction relief as untimely. After pleading guilty in the Knox County Criminal Court to theft, reckless burning, and assault and receiving an effective ten-year sentence, the Petitioner filed a post-conviction petition outside the one-year statute of limitations. The post-conviction court dismissed the petition, concluding that it was untimely on its face and that principles of due process did not toll the limitations period. Upon our review, we affirm the judgment of the post-conviction court.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

A Knox County jury convicted the Defendant, Devon D. Holloway, of theft of property, and the trial court sentenced him to a term of twelve years’ incarceration. On appeal, the Defendant raises two issues: (1) whether the evidence was legally sufficient to sustain his conviction for theft; and (2) whether the trial court erred by instructing the jury on flight. Upon our review, we respectfully affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

In January 2023, the Montgomery County Grand Jury issued a four-count indictment charging Miracle A’sha Bailey (“Defendant Bailey”) and Robert Jaylen Holland (“Defendant Holland”) with first degree premeditated murder (Count 1), evading arrest in an automobile causing a risk of death or serious bodily injury (Count 2), and theft of property valued at more than $10,000 (Count 3). Defendant Holland was also charged with evading arrest (Count 4). Following a joint trial, the jury convicted Defendant Bailey of first degree premeditated murder and the lesser-included offenses of evading arrest in an automobile in Count 2 and joyriding in Count 3, for which the trial court imposed an effective life sentence. The jury convicted Defendant Holland of first degree premeditated murder, evading arrest in an automobile causing a risk of death or serious bodily injury, the lesser-included offense of joyriding in Count 3, and evading arrest, for which the trial court imposed an effective life sentence.On appeal, Defendant Bailey contends that (1) the trial court erred by admitting a detective’s body camera recording of a doorbell camera video; (2) the chain of custody for her cell phone and the victim’s cell phone was insufficiently established; (3) the trial court erred by admitting autopsy photographs; (4) the trial court erred by finding that the automobile’s owner was not a material witness; (5) the trial court erred by failing to instruct the jury on identity; and (6) the trial court erred by instructing the jury on flight. For his part, Defendant Holland contends that (1) the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction for first degree premeditated murder; (2) the trial court erred by failing to instruct the jury on identity and by issuing an “inaccurate” instruction on flight; (3) his right to confront witnesses was violated when the trial court allowed an expert witness to testify who did not perform the gunshot residue (“GSR”) testing; and (4) the trial court erred by admitting autopsy photographs. After a thorough review of the evidence and applicable case law, we affirm. We also determine that there is a clerical error in Defendant Holland’s judgment form in Count 2 and remand for entry of a corrected judgment.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

This appeal arises from a declaratory judgment action concerning the rezoning of property by the Jefferson City Council. The trial court affirmed the rezoning. We now affirm the ruling of the trial court.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, on Tuesday introduced the 287(g) Expansion Act to incentivize states and localities to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to Clarksville Online. The program allows ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement agencies to identify and remove individuals in the country without legal status. The Tennessee Legislature recently passed a measure requiring county sheriffs to enter agreements under the 287(g) program. Blackburn said the legislation would strengthen immigration enforcement nationwide by offering participating states additional grant funding through the Byrne Memorial JAG Program, the primary federal funding source for state and local law enforcement.

Posted by: Julia Wilburn on May 1, 2026

This week brings the final installment of the Legislative Updates podcast for the regular session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. TBA lobbyists and attorneys Berkley Schwarz of Pier Strategies LLC and Brad Lampley and Ashley Harbin of Adams & Reese discuss the 2026 legislative session winding down, the possibility of a special session to redistrict the state's congressional map and a look forward to the 2026 election cycle. Tune in on the TBA website or through this link. Attorneys interested in supporting the TBA’s lobbying efforts may do so by contributing to LAWPAC. Late Friday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee officially called for a special legislative session to review the state's congressional map. Read more in a press release.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

An investiture ceremony and reception for U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee Luke A. Evans will take place May 14 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. The ceremony will be held at the Ceremonial Courtroom 6B, United States District Court, 719 Church St., Nashville 37203. A reception will follow. View the invitation. Read more in a release from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 1, 2026

On Wednesday, three individual plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the troopers who falsely arrested them for driving under the influence on the highways surrounding Nashville during the summer of 2025. In the complaint, each plaintiff offered a detailed account of their interactions with THP, their arrest and its aftermath. According to the Nashville Banner, each say they were subjected to field sobriety tests and denied or not offered breathalyzer tests before being taken into custody and required to post bond. THP was previously the focus of an investigation for arresting drivers who later tested negative for drugs and alcohol.


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