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Tennessee Supreme Court Names Three New Members to Access to Justice Commission

January 18, 2018

The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed Michael L. Forrester, John L. Farringer IV, and Alexander McVeagh to serve on the Access to Justice Commission. They will serve a three-year term beginning on April 1, 2018 and expiring on March 31, 2021.

The Access to Justice Commission aims to…

Court of Appeals Oral Arguments in Jackson, Knoxville Cancelled, Knoxville Building Closed for January 17

January 16, 2018

Because of weather conditions, oral arguments scheduled for the Court of Appeals on January 17, 2018, in the Jackson Supreme Court Building and the Knoxville Supreme Court Building have been cancelled. All parties will be notified when the arguments are rescheduled. In addition, the Knoxville…

Judge Dinkins Honored with Nashville Bar Association's Highest Honor

January 11, 2018

Judge Richard H. Dinkins was awarded the John C. Tune Public Service Award at the Nashville Bar Association’s Annual Banquet in December. The award—the highest honor a member of the NBA can receive—recognizes a distinguished member of the legal community who makes outstanding contributions to…