The last two members of former Tennessee lawmaker Larry Bates’ family who were convicted of swindling investors out of $21 million in a gold-and-silver investment scheme have been sentenced.

2. Last 2 Bates Family Members Sentenced in Ponzi Scheme - Friday, September 8, 2017

The last two members of former Tennessee lawmaker Larry Bates’ family who were convicted of swindling investors out of $21 million in a gold-and-silver investment scheme have been sentenced.

3. Former Lawmaker Larry Bates Sentenced to 21 Years in Ponzi Scheme - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

One-time Tennessee legislator Larry Bates drew a prison sentence of 21 years and 10 months for a $20 million Ponzi scheme around the family business of selling gold and silver to investors.

Bates and his family did so with an appeal based on political and economic instability and focused on pitches on Christian media outlets as well as their own Information Radio Network Inc.

4. The Week Ahead: Sept. 4-10 - Monday, September 4, 2017

Hello, Memphis – and Happy Labor Day! Hopefully the promise of an exciting football season and Memphis Redbirds playoff games will help ease you back into work mode after the three-day weekend. Both are in store – along with Goat Days and much more – in The Week Ahead...

5. Sentencing Delayed in Bates Gold and Silver Case - Monday, August 7, 2017

Four members of the Bates family convicted in May of federal charges of swindling more than 300 victims out of $18.5 million over 11 years will be sentenced separately by U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.

6. 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...

7. Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Memphis Officer Shooting - Saturday, July 29, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A judge sentenced a Tennessee man to 25 years in federal prison Friday on charges connected to the fatal shooting of a police officer in 2015.

U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman sentenced Tremaine Wilbourn, 31, during a hearing in Memphis federal court.

8. Somerville Tax Preparer Gets Three Years in Prison - Saturday, June 24, 2017

A Somerville tax preparer was sentenced to three years in prison by U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on a federal charge of stealing government funds.

Tenika Finnie-Smith, the owner of Elite Tax Service, pleaded guilty in March to a single theft count.

9. Somerville Tax Preparer Gets Three Years in Prison - Thursday, June 22, 2017

A Somerville tax preparer was sentenced to three years in prison by U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on a federal charge of stealing government funds.

Tenika Finnie-Smith, the owner of Elite Tax Service, pleaded guilty in March to a single theft count.

10. Last Word: Surveillance Suit Settled, New Homes Sales Numbers and No Wind - Wednesday, June 14, 2017

One of the two federal court lawsuits alleging illegal police surveillance of protesters by Memphis Police has been dropped. It is the lawsuit filed by “Fight for $15” activists and that campaign’s Mid-South Organizing Committee. It comes with something for both sides. The city still denies illegal surveillance of protesters. And the activists get a settlement letter that states police will not conduct surveillance on three of the activists by name, without probable cause. The lawsuit was dismissed this week by federal judge Sheryl Lipman without prejudice meaning it could be refiled.

11. Labor Activists, Memphis Agree to Settle Civil Rights Suit - Wednesday, June 14, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Activists pushing for higher wages at fast-food restaurants have settled a lawsuit that claimed police in Memphis, Tennessee, threatened protesters with arrest and followed labor organizers home after meetings.

12. Bates Gold-and-Silver Fraud Case Includes Big Numbers - Wednesday, May 10, 2017

At the end of a five-week trial in Memphis federal court this month, a jury convicted a former Tennessee state representative turned religious prophet and gold-and-silver broker on 46 counts of fraud.

13. Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud - Saturday, May 6, 2017

The owner of Wonderful Properties LLC pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 3, to a federal charge of bank fraud for fraudulently obtaining mortgage loans from a group of four financial institutions.

14. Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud - Friday, May 5, 2017

The owner of Wonderful Properties LLC pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 3, to a federal charge of bank fraud for fraudulently obtaining mortgage loans from a group of four financial institutions.

15. Memphis Police Surveillance Suits Remain Separate - Thursday, March 30, 2017

Two Memphis federal court lawsuits accusing the Memphis Police Department of conducting illegal surveillance of protesters will remain separate.

On Monday, March 27, U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman denied a motion by attorneys for the city to transfer the case of Antonio Cathey and the Mid-South Organizing Committee to federal judge Jon P. McCalla.

16. Last Word: The CA Marks A Year, Bike Lanes and Nicole Miller for Fashion Week - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The city of Memphis is in a two-front legal fight in federal court over alleged surveillance of protesters that landed several dozen of them on the City Hall list – according to each of the two lawsuits filed this past month.

17. Police Surveillance Lawsuits to Remain Separate - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Two Memphis federal court lawsuits accusing the Memphis Police Department of conducting illegal surveillance of protesters will remain separate.

U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman ruled Monday, March 27, denying a motion by attorneys for the city to transfer the case of Antonio Cathey and the Mid-South Organizing Committee to federal judge Jon P. McCalla.

18. Former Financial Broker Draws 18-Month Sentence - Saturday, August 13, 2016

John Ballard claimed he was unemployed and unable to find a job for several years and thus owed no federal income tax.

19. Former Financial Broker Draws 18-Month Sentence - Friday, August 12, 2016

John Ballard claimed he was unemployed and unable to find a job for several years and thus owed no federal income tax.

20. Last Word: GMF Aftermath, Cop Counts and Budgets and Richardson Towers' Fall - Thursday, May 12, 2016

More on the move by Bank of New York to have a receiver appointed for the Warren and Tulane Apartments currently owned by Global Ministries Foundation.

GMF CEO Rev. Richard Hamlet responded Wednesday to the filing in Memphis federal court saying he agrees that a receiver for the property is a good idea. But he doesn’t agree – and in fact, strongly disagrees with the claims and reasoning behind the bank’s call for the receiver.

21. Bank Seeks Receiver for Warren, Tulane Apartments - Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. wants a federal judge to appoint a receiver for the Warren and Tulane Apartments owned by Global Ministries Foundation, citing “an appearance of fraud” by GMF in a memorandum filed with the call for a receiver.

22. Bank of New York Seeks Receiver for Warren and Tulane Apartments - Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. wants a federal judge to appoint a receiver for the Warren and Tulane Apartments owned by Global Ministries Foundation citing “an appearance of fraud” by GMF in a memorandum filed with the call for a receiver.

23. Fam Mob Gang Leader Convicted - Saturday, November 14, 2015

The reputed leader of the Fam Mob street gang faces up to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of a federal firearms charge in Memphis Federal Court.

Jarvis Lewis was convicted Oct. 27 of being a felon in possession of a gun after a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.

24. Fam Mob Gang Leader Convicted - Monday, November 9, 2015

The reputed leader of the Fam Mob street gang faces up to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of a federal firearms charge in Memphis Federal Court.

Jarvis Lewis was convicted Oct. 27 of being a felon in possession of a gun after a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.

25. Man Pleads Guilty In FedEx Shipping Fraud Case - Saturday, June 27, 2015

The founder of a Pittsburgh-based shipping company that created fake businesses to open FedEx shipping accounts pleaded guilty Friday, June 19, to a mail fraud charge in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

26. Man Pleads Guilty in FedEx Shipping Fraud Case - Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The founder of a Pittsburgh-based shipping company that created fake businesses to open FedEx shipping accounts pleaded guilty Friday, June 19, to a mail fraud charge in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

27. Man Pleads Guilty in FedEx Fraud Case - Saturday, June 20, 2015

The founder of a Pittsburgh-based shipping company that created fake businesses to open FedEx shipping accounts pleaded guilty Friday, June 19, to a mail fraud charge in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

28. Archived Article: Law Focus1 - Thursday, October 28, 1999
Memphis Bar Association announced nominees Memphis Bar Association announced nominees The Memphis Bar Association has released the report of its nominations and elections committee, which was chaired by Prince Chambliss. The association president fo...

29. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 11, 1998
Gary L Gary L. Osing has joined the Waring Cox law firm as chief operating officer. He formerly was director of administration for the law firm of Hand Arendall LLC in Mobile, Ala. He is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and Springfield ...

30. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 4, 1997
Dansherryl Chewe has been appointed account executive for Powertel PCS Memphis region Dansherryl Chewe has been appointed account executive for Powertel PCS Memphis region. She previously spent three years as an account executive with Cellular South...

31. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 7, 1996
*2/7 memos Robert Shaw has been named executive vice president of Enterprise National Bank. Shaw joined the bank more than three years ago and serves as its chief financial officer. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree in accounting from t...