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Friday, August 25, 2023
Donovan v. Hastings Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Tennessee Attorney’s Fees Award
The Tennessee General Assembly codified Tennessee’s “loser pays” statute (the “statute”) in 2012. The statute provides that upon successfully granting a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, the trial court must award the successful movant up to $10,000 for attorney’s fees incurred during the successful prosecution of the motion to dismiss. Everett Hixson III writes that in Donovan v. Hastings, the Tennessee Supreme Court strengthened the statute’s reach when it overturned the appellate court’s narrow reading of when attorney’s fees should be recovered.
Carnival of Death: The Stones River Executions
Russell Fowler recounts a grisly chain of events that transpired in Rutherford County in the late 1800s, from a home invasion and murder to a dual hanging and questionable medical experiments.
Tennessee Bar Association members who have died recently are memorialized.
Congrats on Your Retirement, Justice Lee!
Justice Sharon G. Lee's law clerk, Tyler Ring, shares a note of appreciation as we celebrate Justice Lee's career.
Watch Recording of Justice Lee’s Portrait Unveiling
Family, friends and supporters of Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee were in Knoxville Thursday for the unveiling of her official portrait at the Supreme Court Building. The event was live streamed and the archived video can be viewed on the court’s YouTube page. Lee will retire on Aug. 31. She has served as a Supreme Court justice since 2008 and previously served on the Court of Appeals. Her portrait is the first portrait of a female justice to hang inside any of the Tennessee Supreme Court's three courtrooms.
BarBuzz Podcast Features TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright
Bar Buzz is back with a new episode featuring Sheree Wright, TBA's new executive director. BarBuzz is a monthly show from the TBA Podcast Network that recaps legal happenings from across Tennessee, upcoming events at the bar, attorney shout outs and more. Check out the August episode and discover past shows in the Bar Buzz archive.
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