The Tennessee Supreme Court has clarified standing requirements in the state and determined that there is no common law cause of action for "wrongful foreclosure."
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission convened in Sevierville, Tennessee, to choose candidates for a circuit court judge position in the 4th Judicial District.
Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith's journey to the judiciary began with an unexpected source of inspiration—a popular children's television show.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an order permitting out-of-state attorneys to provide free legal services to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee.
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is set to review five candidates for a circuit court judge position in the 4th Judicial District. This district covers Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. The meeting will take place on November 12, 2024, in Sevierville.
Judge Ana Escobar, a member of the 20th Judicial District General Sessions Court, has built her career in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up in Music City, she attended high school locally and graduated from Vanderbilt University before pursuing law at George Washington University.
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Hector Sanchez reflects on his journey from Texas to Tennessee, highlighting his Hispanic heritage, military service, and career in law. Born in Texas, he moved to Massachusetts with his mother after his parents separated. "I lived in Massachusetts for my upbringing with a single mother," said Judge Sanchez. His family later relocated to Tennessee following his stepfather's job offer.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that attorney's fees under the Tennessee Public Participation Act (TPPA) cannot be recovered if a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses their case. The TPPA is an anti-SLAPP statute designed to protect individuals from lawsuits intended to suppress free speech by imposing expensive legal proceedings.
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has begun accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Court of Criminal Appeals. This vacancy arose following the death of Judge James Curwood Witt, Jr., on August 17, 2024.
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has begun accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Western Section of the Court of Appeals. This vacancy will arise on January 4, 2025, following the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin.
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, following the passing of Judge O. Duane Slone on August 24, 2024. The district encompasses Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has initiated a limited disaster plan for trial courts in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts. This action follows severe flooding on September 26 and 27, 2024, caused by Hurricane Helene.
