“Ipsy dipsy!” shouts Ann Marie, Marlo Thomas’ character in “That Girl.” Trying to impress a judge in court, she mispronounces “ipse dixit.” Meaning “he, himself, said it,” this Latin phrase connotes a dogmatic, unsupported assertion.

2. Chamber Launches Young Professionals Group - Thursday, July 10, 2014

Before a concert gets underway, musicians will run through a soundcheck that serves as a kind of warm-up to the main event, during which participants can make suggestions for tweaks before the big show and can make sure that everything is done that needs to be.

3. Senate Republicans Block Student Loan Bill - Thursday, June 12, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked legislation aimed at letting people refinance their student loans at lower rates, a pre-ordained outcome that gave Democrats a fresh election-year talking point against the GOP.

4. Crosstown Funding Mix of Local, State and Federal - Thursday, December 5, 2013

The $15 million in funding Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s administration put together as the last piece of financing for the Sears Crosstown building redevelopment is not just a combination of state and federal grant money.

5. 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.

6. Startup Weekend Helps Bring Ideas to Life - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

In LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman’s recent book “The Startup of You,” he recalls a billboard in Silicon Valley that asks passers-by – many of them presumably being startup founders – a simply question: What makes you so special?

7. Irving Leads Research Co. Animal Cell Therapies - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Adam M. Irving is chief executive officer of San Diego-based Animal Cell Therapies Inc., a company that develops stem cell treatments to treat a variety of ailments for animals. Irving is based in Memphis.

8. Logan New Director Of AHA Heart Ball - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Sarah Logan has joined the American Heart Association as director of the Heart Ball.

Hometown: Hernando, Miss.

9. Whitehead Promoted At Obsidian - Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thomas Whitehead has been promoted to account manager at Obsidian Public Relations.

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.

10. Community Service Paramount for Collins - Thursday, July 21, 2011

Elizabeth Collins is a partner at Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson and Mitchell PLLC, and her interest in community involvement combined with professional knowledge of the law has kept her with the firm for more than 20 years.

11. City to Hold Arts Day Events June 22 at Civic Center Plaza - Thursday, June 10, 2010

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and City Council Chairman Harold Collins will proclaim June 22 Arts Day in the city of Memphis at that day’s City Council meeting.

12. Memphis Bar Association Names New Board Members - Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Memphis Bar Association has appointed new officers and new members to the board of directors for 2010.

Ricky E. Wilkins of the Law Offices of Ricky E. Wilkins will serve as president. John Cannon of Shuttleworth Williams PLLC will serve as vice president and Gary K. Smith of Apperson Crump Maxwell PLC will serve as treasurer. Linda Warren Seely of Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. will serve as secretary.

13. 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.

14. Artists, Events Announced For Broad Avenue Art Walk - Monday, September 21, 2009

The Historic Broad Avenue Arts District has announced the lineup for this year’s Art Walk, which will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 2.

The event will take place in the area bounded by Sam Cooper Boulevard and Broad Avenue, between Hollywood and Collins streets.

15. Women's Foundation Director Shines as Woman of Character - Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Ruby Bright has been recognized as a 2006 Woman of Character by the Girl Scout Council of the Mid-South. Bright, who is the executive director of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, was recognized for her courage, confidence and leadership.

16. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, October 9, 2003
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Medical Liability Reform Moves to Forefront

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Envision an expectant mother living in a rural part of the state. Usually, her family doctor could be depended on to deliver the baby.

But due to escalating in...

17. Archived Article: Mba Box P.2 - Thursday, November 15, 2001
MEMPHIS BAR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FINAL LIST OF NOMINEES

Bar sets final nominees list

The Memphis Bar Association announced the final list of nominees for 2002 officers and board of directors. The deadline for additional nominations expired Th...

18. Archived Article: Mba P.2 - Thursday, November 1, 2001
Memphis Bar Association nominees set

Memphis Bar Association nominees set

G. Patrick Arnoult, Memphis Bar Association president, has released the report of the nominations and elections committee.

The 2002 president will be David Wade. Vice...

19. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, October 9, 2001
HOUSING AND Urban Development secretary Mel Martinez announced that for the first time since the Gulf War, reservists and memb

For the first time since the Persian Gulf War, National Guard reservists and members called to active service will rece...

20. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, June 27, 2000
A new partnership between the city of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development, the citys Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board and Fannie Mae is expected to give more than 600 Memphis families access to downpayment and closing...

21. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 20, 1999
The American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education will present a video law rev The Memphis Bar Association will present a seminar on medical malpractice from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday at 1050 One ...

22. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, May 13, 1999
District attorney general Bill Gibbons announced his office will begin providing programmed wireless phones to certain witnesse The American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education will present a video l...

23. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, November 30, 1995
11/30 Law briefs The Memphis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division elected officers and board members for 1996 at its annual meeting on Nov. 15. President-elect Chris Vescovo automatically succeeds to the office of president next year. Newly electe...