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Friday, March 14, 2025
One Domino Falls: Tennessee Supreme Court Reshapes Foreclosure Claims
With its long-awaited opinion in Terry Case v. Wilmington Trust, the Tennessee Supreme Court ushered in a sea change concerning constitutional standing in the state and clarified that Tennessee law does not recognize an independent cause of action for “wrongful foreclosure,” resolving a split of authority that had been bubbling up at the Tennessee Court of Appeals for decades. J. Hunter Robinson and Erik Halvorson take a close look at this decision that will have substantial impacts in Tennessee for years to come.
Community Engagement: The Vital Role of Lawyers in Local Initiatives
Lawyers can have a profound effect on their communities through active engagement in local initiatives and civic activities. TBA President Ed Lanquist Jr. encourages readers to commit to being active participants in their communities. Engaging in local initiatives and civic activities is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. By providing pro bono services, educating the public, advocating for change, mentoring young individuals and volunteering, lawyers can elevate the legal profession’s role in society.
Get news from the TBA, including announcements of future leadership, an upgraded legal research tool launch, a tiny new addition to the TBA staff, mock trial information and an update on the Justice Drowota Trust.
BarBuzz Podcast Talks Indigent Funding, Big Shrimp and Day on the Hill
In this month's episode of BarBuzz, TBA Executive Director Sheree Wright speaks with Liz Todaro, TBA director of access to justice and special projects, and John Farringer, a commercial litigator with Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison and TBA’s incoming president for the 2027-2028 bar year. The discussion focuses on the Administrative Office of the Courts’ plan for funding indigent representation, a key issue shaping legal access in Tennessee. The group also talks about the importance of TBA's Day on the Hill and Big Shrimp Legislative Reception, two events that connect legal professionals with lawmakers to advocate for issues such as indigent defense funding. TBA’s 2025 Day on the Hill and Big Shrimp Reception will take place next week in Nashville. Register for the day's events on the TBA website or get more information about indigent defense in Tennessee. Find past episodes of the podcast in the BarBuzz archive.
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