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Friday, March 15, 2024
It Is So Ordered: A Primer on Tennessee’s Final Judgment Rule
A high number of civil appeals are dismissed because an appeal as of right was not permissible due to the lack of a final judgment. While some dismissed appeals involve pro se litigants, many involve litigants who are represented by counsel. In some cases, certain claims remain unresolved by the trial court that prevent an appeal as of right from being taken due to the lack of a final judgment; in others, the assertion of an exception to the final judgment rule is unsuccessful. Laura Kidwell brings readers this timely primer on the final judgment rule — and its exceptions — in Tennessee civil actions.
Striking the Right Chord: Work/Life Balance in the Legal Profession
TBA President Jim Barry shares his thoughts on how to attain work/life balance and attorney wellness.
This installment of The Legal Life contains a legislative update, including information about TBA's grassroots advocacy efforts, especially around funding for indigent representation, staffing news, and more!
Register by Monday for TBA Day on the Hill and Big Shrimp
TBA's Day on the Hill and Big Shrimp Legislative Reception will be held in Nashville next week on March 20. The events give Tennessee lawyers an opportunity to meet with their legislators and talk to them about issues important to the profession, including funding for indigent representation. The TBA Day on the Hill will include a luncheon and meetings with legislators in the afternoon, followed by the annual Big Shrimp reception that night. Sign up by Monday to take part!
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