Memphis City Council members delayed a final vote Tuesday, Nov. 21, on an ordinance that sets out options for the removal of statues of Nathan Bedford Forrest and Jefferson Davis in city parks, but moved forward on a proposal to allow open alcohol containers and consumption on Main Street.

2. MALS Hosts Fundraiser Ball at Ballet Memphis - Saturday, October 28, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 28, Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) will host the second annual Justice for All Ball at the new Ballet Memphis facility in Overton Square.

The black tie (and cape!) optional event will feature music by the Soul Shockers and an open bar featuring local High Cotton beer, specialty cocktails by Michael Hughes, and wine from Cooper Mountain Vineyards.

3. MALS Hosts Fundraiser Ball at Ballet Memphis - Thursday, October 26, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 28, Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) will host the second annual Justice for All Ball at the new Ballet Memphis facility in Overton Square.

The black tie (and cape!) optional event will feature music by the Soul Shockers and an open bar featuring local High Cotton beer, specialty cocktails by Michael Hughes, and wine from Cooper Mountain Vineyards.

4. Week Ahead: Oct. 9-15 - Monday, October 9, 2017

Hey, Memphis! The real NBA and college basketball seasons creep closer with teasing events this week and the schedule of fun things to do is highlighted by the second annual Memphis Food & Wine Festival Saturday evening. Here’s toasting to a great week.

5. Women In Law Conference Focuses on Leadership - Saturday, October 7, 2017

The inaugural Women in Law and Leadership Conference Oct. 13 will feature speakers and discussions on business development leadership and management.

The conference, hosted by the Association for Women Attorneys, is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, 6225 Humphreys Blvd.

6. Women In Law Conference Focuses on Biz Development - Thursday, October 5, 2017

The inaugural Women in Law and Leadership Conference Oct. 13 will feature speakers and discussions on business development leadership and management.

The conference, hosted by the Association for Women Attorneys, is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, 6225 Humphreys Blvd.

7. The Week Ahead: July 31-August 6 - Monday, July 31, 2017

Hello, Memphis! It's time to wave goodbye to July and hello to August, and there's plenty to keep you busy this week. Check out our top picks, plus more you need to know about in The Week Ahead...

8. Three Local Developers Seeking DMC Grants to Attract New Tenants - Friday, July 14, 2017

Three new redevelopment projects are seeking Exterior Improvement Grants from the Downtown Memphis Commission in the hopes of attracting new tenants.

The first applicant, Janice Holder, is a retired Tennessee Supreme Court Justice, seeking to restore the façade of her building, located 55 S. Main St., back to its Gilded Age roots.

9. Saturday Legal Aid Clinic To Celebrate 10 Years - Saturday, July 8, 2017

A ceremony and reception will be held Saturday, July 8, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic, or 2SLAC, serving the Memphis community.

The event will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave.

10. 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic To Celebrate 10 Years - Friday, July 7, 2017

A ceremony and reception will be held Saturday, July 8, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic, or 2SLAC, serving the Memphis community.

The event will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave.

11. Arrests, Metal Barriers, Lawsuits All Played Role in Greensward Parking Compromise - Thursday, December 29, 2016

Spring at City Hall is budget season and it can be stormy for a new mayor, not to mention a city council with six new members. But that wasn’t the case in 2016.

The real spring political storm was the Overton Park Greensward – specifically overflow parking from the Memphis Zoo on the greenspace south of the zoo.

12. Mediation Confidential - Saturday, August 6, 2016

One of the two mediators in the Overton Park Greensward controversy says although there was no settlement produced by the mediation in June, the process nonetheless paved the way for its resolution in July.

13. Overton Greensward Overcast Weekend Offers Temporary Interlude - Friday, April 29, 2016

For a few hours Saturday morning, April 30, in Overton Park there was no one on the Greensward – no cars, no zoo crew, no protesters, no yoga class, no dogs or dog walkers. On an overcast day, there wasn't even a shadow to be cast.

14. Minyard Joins Barge Waggoner - Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Tom Minyard, a 31-year veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has joined Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. as the civil works program manager. In his new role, Minyard’s responsibilities include the advancement of the firm’s strategic direction as it relates to its civil works program for local, state and federal governments. His areas of technical interest include flood risk reduction, navigation, ecosystem restoration and emergency response.

15. McManus Joins Patrick Accounting - Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Michelle McManus, a Memphis native and certified public accountant, has joined Patrick Accounting and Tax Services PLLC as manager. In her new role, McManus will supervise and review the monthly accounting process for a section of clients. She will also prepare and review tax returns and work closely with clients, assisting them with ongoing tax planning.

16. Williams Joins Memphis Obstetrics as OB/GYN - Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Dr. Jason Williams has joined the staff of Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association PC, where he will focus on women’s health care issues, including prevention, diagnosis and management of many general medical conditions. As an OB/GYN, he specializes in general obstetrical care, infertility, pelvic disorders, and prevention and detection of diseases such as breast and cervical cancer.

17. Supreme Court Justices Make Campaign Push - Thursday, July 24, 2014

Among the candidates going door to door in Memphis this summer looking for votes was a Tennessee Supreme Court justice.

Sharon Lee, one of three justices seeking re-election in the yes-no retention races on the August ballot, campaigned Saturday, July 19, in Hickory Hill.

18. Sherman Joins Campbell Clinic as Sports Medicine Physician - Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Dr. Henry “Hank” Sherman has joined Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics as a sports medicine family practice physician in its Southaven office. Sherman treats patients who suffer from a variety of orthopedic injuries – from competitive athletes looking to get back in the game to weekend warriors who want to stay active later in life.

19. Appellate Judge Appointed to Tennessee Supreme Court - Monday, April 7, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – Republican Gov. Bill Haslam on Thursday named Criminal Appeals Judge Jeff Bivins to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court bench.

Bivins, 53, will replace Justice Bill Koch, who is retiring in July to become dean of the Nashville School of Law.

20. Applications Open for Tennessee Supreme Court Vacancy - Thursday, January 30, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments is now taking applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court.

Justice Bill Koch has announced he is retiring on July 15 to become dean of the Nashville School of Law. Candidates from Middle or West Tennessee can apply through Feb. 21. Koch has served on the state's highest court since 2007.

21. Haslam Appoints Kirby to Tenn. Supreme Court - Saturday, December 21, 2013

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Holly M. Kirby of Memphis to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Kirby will succeed Janice M. Holder, who announced her retirement from the bench on June 28, upon expiration of her term.

22. Haslam Appoints Kirby to Tennessee Supreme Court - Thursday, December 19, 2013

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Holly M. Kirby of Memphis to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Kirby will succeed Janice M. Holder, who announced her retirement from the bench on June 28, upon expiration of her term.

23. Haslam Unsure of Reason for Few Court Applicants - Monday, December 16, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – They sit at the pinnacle of Tennessee's justice system, enjoying power, privileges, prestige – and even a job nearly for life, once in office.

With all the enviable perks that justices on the state Supreme Court earn, it's no wonder Gov. Bill Haslam is at a loss to explain why only five people applied for the seat being vacated by retiring Justice Janice Holder.

24. Two Memphians Among Appeals Court Finalists - Saturday, November 16, 2013

Shelby County Chancellor Kenny W. Armstrong and Memphis attorney Dorothy Pounders were among three finalists for an upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals recommended Thursday, Nov. 14, to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

25. Two Memphians Among Appeals Court Finalists - Friday, November 15, 2013

Shelby County Chancellor Kenny W. Armstrong and Memphis attorney Dorothy Pounders were among three finalists for an upcoming vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals that were recommended Thursday, Nov. 14, to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

26. 3 Memphians Among State Supreme Court Applicants - Monday, November 4, 2013

Two Memphis judges and a Shelby County Commissioner are among the five applicants for a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft, Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Holly M. Kirby and Shelby County Commissioner Steve Mulroy have submitted applications to the Governor’s Commission on Judicial Appointments, the newly formed body that will send a list of three finalists to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

27. Panel Opens Applications for Judicial Vacancies - Tuesday, October 22, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The application process for upcoming judicial vacancies on two Tennessee courts is underway again after Gov. Bill Haslam created a new panel to vet applicants.

Haslam last week signed an executive order creating the Governor's Commission for Judicial Appointments. It largely mirrors the state's Judicial Nominating Commission, which lawmakers allowed to expire in June.

28. Attorney General: Haslam Can Appoint Judges Without Finalists - Friday, October 11, 2013

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam can fill vacancies in state trial and appellate court positions without getting a list of finalists from the Judicial Nominating Commission, which went out of existence at the end of June.

29. Goldin Appointed to Tennessee Appeals Court - Thursday, August 29, 2013

Shelby County Chancellor Arnold Goldin has been tapped to replace Alan Highers on the Tennessee Court of Appeals at the end of next year when Highers retires.

30. Williams to Lead Marketing at Junior Achievement - Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Priscilla Williams has joined Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South as director of marketing and special events. In her new role, Williams will work to increase the organization’s visibility, funding and branding.

31. Judicial Election Process Muddied - Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The Judicial Nominating Commission had a busy last few days before it went into limbo last week.

The commission sent Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam two slates for each of the three appeals court vacancies to come a year and two months from now when three appellate court judges opt not to run for re-election and end their terms.

32. Holder to Retire from Tennessee Supreme Court - Saturday, June 29, 2013

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice M. Holder of Memphis announced Wednesday, June 26, that she will retire from the court effective Aug. 31, 2014.

The retirement date is the end of Holder’s current eight-year term and means she will not seek re-election in the judicial retention races on the August 2014 ballot.

33. Holder to Retire From Tennessee Supreme Court - Thursday, June 27, 2013

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice M. Holder of Memphis announced Wednesday, June 26, that she will retire from the court effective Aug. 31, 2014.

The retirement date is the end of Holder’s current eight-year term and means she will not seek re-election in the judicial retention races on the August 2014 ballot.

34. Eckstein Finds Room to Grow at Martin Tate - Thursday, May 10, 2012

Adam Eckstein had been clerking for two years with Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder and was interviewing with various law firms, including several in Memphis that seemed like places where he could see himself working.

35. Playmakers - Monday, April 25, 2011

During the day it houses some of the city’s best and brightest bankers and lawyers. But at night, its illumination continues, bearing the message “Go Grizz.” The First Tennessee Bank Building at 165 Madison Ave. is taking advantage of being the city’s sixth-tallest skyscraper to support the Memphis Grizzlies and their playoff run.

36. Clark Reaches Pinnacle as State’s Top Judge - Thursday, February 17, 2011

When Bill Haslam took the oath of office as governor last month, Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Cornelia Clark administered the oath.

It is one of the more public parts of a critical job that has many sides and calls on many talents.

37. Event Marks Juvenile Court Centennial - Thursday, September 9, 2010

Law professionals will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County later this month with events that include a 5K run, a continuing legal education seminar and a documentary about the court’s storied past.

38. Clark to Take Oath as SCOTN Chief Justice - Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia Clark takes the oath of office as chief justice of the state’s highest court Wednesday at the Williamson County Courthouse in Franklin, Tenn.

Clark begins a two-year term after being elected to the term by the court.

39. Clark to be Sworn in as Chief Justice Sept. 1 - Wednesday, August 11, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – Cornelia A. Clark will become the second woman in the state's history to serve as chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court when she is sworn into office Sept. 1.

She will take the oath at the courthouse in Franklin, Tenn., succeeding Janice Holder, who will administer the oath.

40. Substitute Judge Ordered For General Sessions - Monday, June 7, 2010

When General Sessions Criminal Court Judge Ann Pugh announced her retirement at the end of May, she timed it to have an election on the Aug. 5 ballot to fill out the remaining four years on her eight-year term of office.

41. Mock Trial Brings Rhodes Alum Chastain Full Circle - Thursday, May 20, 2010

When attorney Autumn Chastain helped coordinate the American Mock Trial Association National Championship Tournament at Rhodes College last month, it was a moment of realization, knowing she had come full circle.

42. Attorneys Urged to do Free Work for Storm Victims - Friday, May 7, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) — Chief Justice Janice M. Holder of the state Supreme Court is urging Tennessee attorneys to assist with storm relief efforts by providing pro bono legal services.

Her office said in a news release Wednesday that thousands of Tennesseans have been displaced or suffered severe damage to their homes.

43. Tenn. Judges to Hear Mock Trial Competition - Friday, April 16, 2010

Ten Memphis-area judges, including Chief Justice Janice M. Holder of the Tennessee Supreme Court, will volunteer at the 2010 American Mock Trial Association National Championship Tournament this weekend in Memphis.

44. Events - Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Judge Janice Holder will speak. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

45. Events - Monday, March 22, 2010

James Hutto of Valeo Marketing and Design will offer a five-course series on social media today through Friday at Emerge Memphis, 516 Tennessee St. To register, visit nawbo-workshop.eventbrite.com.

46. Baker Donelson to Help Launch Memphis Homeless Clinic - Thursday, March 4, 2010

The homeless community in Memphis and many other cities has grown by leaps and bounds since the housing market all but collapsed, and people left without homes and perhaps jobs struggle to meet even their most basic needs.

47. Richards Honored With AWA’s Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award - Thursday, January 21, 2010

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Professor Janet L. Richards will be honored today by the Association for Women Attorneys with the AWA Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award as incoming president. Memphis attorney Michele Howard-Flynn will take the helm of the association.

48. Memphis Bar Assn. Elects New Officers, Board Members - Monday, December 7, 2009

At the Memphis Bar Association’s Annual Meeting Thursday at The Peabody hotel, the MBA announced its 2010 officers and new members of its board of directors.

Immediate past president Art Quinn passed the gavel to incoming president Ricky E. Wilkins of the Law Offices of Ricky E. Wilkins. John Cannon of Shuttleworth Williams PLLC and Gary K. Smith of Apperson Crump & Maxwell PLC automatically move to the positions of vice president/president-elect and treasurer, respectively. Linda Warren Seely, director of pro bono projects at Memphis Area Legal Services Inc., was chosen as secretary.

49. State Supreme Court Amends Rules - Thursday, November 12, 2009

The Tennessee Supreme Court in late October adopted new and amended rules for pro bono service, in-house legal work and cross-jurisdictional practice.

The court also formally adopted a new section to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which asks attorneys to file an annual pro bono statement with the court.

50. Justices, AWA Celebrate 30 Years Of Women in Law - Thursday, November 5, 2009

The Association for Women Attorneys is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and in a commemoration of the goals women in the law have achieved, the organization Tuesday hosted the three female Tennessee Supreme Court justices – Chief Justice Janice M. Holder, Justice Cornelia A. Clark and Justice Sharon G. Lee – at a continuing legal education seminar at the Memphis Botanic Garden.

51. AWA Marks 30 Years With Supreme Court CLE - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Association for Women Attorneys today will host Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Janice H. Holder and Justices Cornelia A. Clark and Sharon G. Lee as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The continuing legal education course will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Hardin Hall, 750 Cherry Road.

52. Events - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Greater Memphis Chamber will present the fourth breakfast meeting in its Human Health Series today from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The meeting is free to members and prospective members. For reservations, contact Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com or 543-3518.

53. Events - Monday, November 2, 2009

InMotion Orthopaedic Research Center and the Memphis Bioworks Business Association will present the Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture Series today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Memphis University School, 6191 Park Ave. The speakers will be Dr. Weikuan Gu, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Marcus Scott, director of research, implant fixation and augments at Smith & Nephew Inc. For reservations, call 866-1452.

54. Lewis’ Access to Justice Work Extends Past Bar Presidency - Thursday, August 27, 2009

George “Buck” Lewis, a shareholder at the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, earlier this year passed the gavel of the Tennessee Bar Association presidency to Nashville attorney Gail Ashworth. But he isn’t finished promoting access to justice.

55. Legal Battle Over Tennessee Plan Continues - Thursday, August 6, 2009

A statewide debate continues after the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Tennessee Plan, the state system for appointing judges to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court.

56. Tenn. Tax on Illegal Drugs Ruled Unconstitutional - Monday, July 27, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Friday that a state law that taxes illegal drugs is unconstitutional.

The court found in 3-2 decision that the law, sometimes called the "crack tax," exceeds the state's taxing power because it isn't a tax on "merchants, peddlers and privileges."

57. Holder Brings Judicial Selection Squabble to Town - Monday, April 20, 2009

Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Janice Holder appeared to be in the mood to talk about basketball referees when she spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Memphis last week. At least that’s how she began remarks that have stirred the boiling pot that is the Tennessee Legislature’s debate on how best to select appeals court judges.

58. Events - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Greater Memphis Paralegal Alliance Seminars will present “Ethics in the Paralegal Profession” with Olivia Roleson today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. The seminar offers one hour of general paralegal continuing legal education credit and the fee is $17 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For reservations, e-mail gmpa.membership@gmail.com.

59. Events - Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

60. Events - Monday, April 13, 2009

The Shelby County Ethics Commission will meet today at 9 a.m. in conference room 660 of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the first floor chambers. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

61. Events - Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Memphis Area Women Business Owners will hold a wine and cheese mixer today from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Napa Café, 5101 Sanderlin Ave., Suite 122. For reservations, e-mail Tess Bear at nawbotreas@yahoo.com, Nita Black nitab@memphisoriginals.com or Alandas Dobbins at alandas@nsightmemphis.com.

62. Events - Monday, March 9, 2009

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly meeting and lunch today at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Will Moore of Atkins Capital Management LLC will present “Positive Things in Memphis.” Cost is $14. No reservations are required.

63. High Court Takes Conservative Stance on GALs - Thursday, February 26, 2009

Starting in May, courts across the state will have new guidelines for appointing guardians ad litem.

The provisional rules adopted by the Tennessee Supreme Court this month call for fewer appointments of GALs to represent the interests of children or adults with diminished mental capacity in court proceedings.

64. Tennessee Supreme Court Backs Access to Justice Campaign - Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Tennessee Supreme Court has formally announced its support of the Tennessee Bar Association’s multifaceted Access to Justice, or “4ALL,” campaign, spearheaded by TBA president George “Buck” Lewis, a shareholder at the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC.

65. State Supreme Court To Hear Cases In Memphis - Thursday, October 30, 2008

The Tennessee Supreme Court is coming to Memphis on election day.

The five-member court will be hearing three oral arguments in three cases at the Shelby County Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon.

66. Female Attorneys To be Inducted, Honored by AWA - Thursday, October 23, 2008

Two women are being honored today by the local Association for Women Attorneys.

Jennifer Hagerman, currently the incoming president, is being inducted as president of the AWA for the 2008-09 year. Attorney Ruby Wharton also will be given the Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award for her service and contributions to the legal profession.

67. Holder’s Latest Honor Springs From Mediation Work - Thursday, October 16, 2008

Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Janice Holder recently was honored with the second annual Greyfred Gray Public Service Mediation Award at the Lipscomb University Institute for Conflict Management in Nashville.

68. Dress Code Makes Rounds Among Attorneys - Thursday, October 9, 2008

There won’t be any specific fashion dos or don’ts for Shelby County Circuit Court in a new set of local rules attorneys are reviewing.

The revised “local rules” draft began circulating for comment this week.

69. Interaction With Clients Drives Ward’s Desire to Practice - Thursday, October 2, 2008

Ashley Ward is an attorney at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz PLC, where she practices in civil litigation, personal injury and workers’ compensation. She has been with the firm since 2003, and she serves as chair of its workers’ compensation practice group.

70. Bredesen Appoints Lee To Tenn. Supreme Court - Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Tennessee Appeals Court Judge Sharon Gail Lee is the newest member of the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Gov. Phil Bredesen appointed Lee, of Madisonville, Tenn., on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice William M. Barker.

71. Holder to be Honored For Contribution to Mediation - Monday, September 22, 2008

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Janice Holder will be honored next month for her contributions to the field of mediation, a growing profession in Tennessee.

Gov. Phil Bredesen recently proclaimed October as Mediation Month in Tennessee.

72. Holder to be Sworn In As First Woman Chief Justice - Friday, August 29, 2008

Justice Janice M. Holder has been tapped to serve as the chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Holder will be the first woman in the state’s history to serve as the chief justice, and she currently is the third woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court in the state’s history.

73. Court Dress Code Awaits Judicial Approval - Thursday, July 3, 2008

A meeting of the Shelby County Circuit Court judges last week dealt, at least in part, with the attorney dress code issue that has drawn attention from the public and even the international press in recent weeks.

74. Bar Examines Dress Code Issue - Thursday, June 5, 2008

For an hour last week, a group of 16 attorneys and judges gathered in the Tennessee Supreme Court chambers in the Shelby County Courthouse to talk about whether a specific dress code is needed in the nine divisions of Circuit Court.

75. Holder to be Tenn. Supreme Court's First Woman Chief Justice - Friday, May 2, 2008

The next chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court will be Memphis Justice Janice Holder - who will be the state Supreme Court's first woman chief justice.

Holder will replace William M. Barker, who announced this week he will retire effective Sept. 1. Barker told his fellow justices two years ago that he would retire soon, Justice Gary R. Wade told the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Wade said the justices selected Holder as the new chief justice then and there.

76. Retirement Clears Way for State's First Female Chief Justice - Thursday, May 1, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee Chief Justice William M. Barker's retirement clears the way for Justice Janice M. Holder of Memphis to become the state's first female chief justice.

Justice Gary R. Wade told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that the justices already chose Holder as Barker's successor when he announced he planned to retire this year. Wade said Barker, who lives at Signal Mountain, informed them two years ago.

77. Holder To Be New Chief Justice - Thursday, May 1, 2008

Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice William Barker announced his retirement Tuesday from the high court, but the justices have already agreed on Justice Janice Holder of Memphis to be the new chief justice once Barker retires Sept. 1.

78. State Justice HolderTo Speak in Memphis - Tuesday, October 30, 2007
     Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder will be the guest speaker at a Mediation Awareness luncheon event Friday.
     Holder will present "Mediation - The Successful Alternative to Lit

79. Defining The 'Rule Of Law' Continues In Memphis - Thursday, August 2, 2007

The first-ever symposium on the Rule of Law brought together members of the international community with U.S. leaders such as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and now -retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

80. Richardson Becomes MemberOf State House - Monday, July 30, 2007
     Jeanne Richardson of Memphis joined the Tennessee House of Representatives Thursday.
     Richardson, who headed a mental health center in Memphis for 10 years before becoming a consultant fo

81. Jeanne Richardson Becomes Member of State House - Friday, July 27, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - Jeanne Richardson of Memphis joined the Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday.

Richardson, who headed a mental health center in Memphis for 10 years before becoming a consultant for nonprofit agencies, was sworn in by Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder in the House chamber.

82. Events - Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Talk Shoppe will hold an Open Microphone Discussion at its meeting today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive.

The Little Tea Shop will host a book signing of "Poetry and Memoirs" by Sylvia Abraham Holder, mother of Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice M. Holder, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 69 Monroe Ave.

83. Events - Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The Memphis Regional Chamber will hold an event called "Today's Wellness" today from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. The event is free and open to the public, and lunch is included. Limited space is available and reservations can be made by calling 543-3571.

84. Events - Monday, June 25, 2007

The Engineers' Club of Memphis hosts its weekly meeting and lunch today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Nisha Powers of Powers Hill Design LLC is the guest speaker. The event is $12 and no reservations are required.

85. A Tribute in Writing - Friday, June 22, 2007

At the age of 87, Sylvia Abraham Holder has done what few people her age have: She's published her first book of personal poetry and musings.

Considering the long and full life she has lived, though, it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

86. The Hes, Bakers & Foster Care - Wednesday, February 21, 2007

At the end of January, the Tennessee Supreme Court made a ruling that will profoundly affect the life of one little girl.

Eight-year-old Anna Mae He, whose name has spawned a media blitz across the country, soon will be reunited with her birth parents, Shaoqiang "Jack" and Qin Luo "Casey" He, despite relentless efforts by her foster family to hold onto her.

87. State Supreme Court Appointment Process Up for Debate - Thursday, February 8, 2007

The Tennessee Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling any day that could clear the way for the appointment of a fifth justice to the state's highest court. The seat has been vacant since the fall.

88. State Supreme Court Justices To Tip SCALES in Students' Favor Tuesday - Thursday, November 9, 2006

For many people, navigating the justice system is a daunting prospect. And for those outside the legal profession, it can be downright intimidating.

But a state-sponsored program is working to change that for some Memphis and Shelby County high school students.

89. State Senator Plans to Run for Juvenile Court Position - Thursday, March 23, 2006

After nearly 40 years in office, State Sen. Curtis S. Person Jr., R-Memphis, is making plans to retire from the Tennessee Senate in November.

But while other 71-year-olds might opt for leisure time at this point in life, Person would prefer a gavel to a fishing pole. The senator is making a bid for Shelby County Juvenile Court judge, the position from which his friend Judge Kenneth Turner will retire this year.

90. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder is the guest speaker at Wednesdays meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Memphis

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice Holder is the guest speaker at Wednesdays meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Memphis.The me...

91. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, September 5, 2002
Supreme Court upholds jury decisions

Court upholds jurys right to reject insanity decision

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently upheld the jurys right to reject insanity defenses with regard to a case involvi...

92. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 16, 2002
The Masters of the Law Series continues with a Tuesday seminar at the Peabody, 149 Union Ave The Masters of the Law Series continues with a Tuesday seminar at the Peabody, 149 Union Ave. Shelby County Public Defender and county mayoral candidate A C...

93. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 13, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events: May 13-19 May 13 Network of Memphis, an organization of progressive, professional and entrepreneurial women, meets the second Monday of the month at Napa Cafe in Sanderlin Centre at 5:30 p.m. The May meetin...

94. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 9, 2002
The annual spring Employee Benefits Law and Practice Update will be shown by tape delay from noon to 4 p Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell will host two seminars on labor law Wednesday and May 16 in the Renaissance Nashville in Nashville, Tenn...

95. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 2, 2002
The annual spring Employee Benefits Law and Practice Update will be shown by tape delay from noon to 4 p The annual spring "Employee Benefits Law and Practice Update" will be shown by tape delay from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Memphis B...

96. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, February 28, 2002
Judge Jim Robinson announced his intention to campaign for the remainder of the eight-year term he currently serves by appoint Judge Jim Robinson announced his intention to campaign for the remainder of the eight-year term he currently serves by app...

97. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 14, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Aug.14-Aug. 21 Aug. 14 The International Association for Administrative Professionals regular monthly meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Memphis East, with Gary Brackett as speaker. The cost...

98. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 10, 2000
The Memphis Bar Association will present Civil and Criminal Contempt, Wednesday with Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Janice The Memphis Bar Association will present "Civil and Criminal Contempt" Wednesday with Dorothy J. Pounders and Tenne...

99. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 7, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Aug. 7-Aug. 13 Aug. 7 Consumer Credit Counseling Service is offering a free seminar on building a budget and the basics of money management, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 2158 Union Ave., Suite 400. Fo...

100. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, August 3, 2000
The Memphis Bar Association presents General Sessions Civil Procedure, with speaker Judge Lonnie Thompson of General Session The Memphis Bar Association will present "General Sessions Civil Procedure," with speaker Judge Lonnie Thompson of...