Category: Attorney

Rejected by courts, retirees take last shot to save pensions

VOL. 46 | NO. 30 | Friday, July 29, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Dave Muffley thought he had it made when it came to a solid retirement. The Indiana man spent roughly 30 years as a salaried maintenance technician for Delphi Corp., a subsidiary of General Motors Corp., and expected to retire with a comfortable… Continue reading Rejected by courts, retirees take last shot to save pensions

Stites & Harbison adds litigator Murphy

VOL. 46 | NO. 30 | Friday, July 29, 2022 Murphy Ann H. Murphy has joined Stites & Harbison, PLLC in the firm’s Nashville office as part of the business litigation and construction service groups. Her practice focuses on professional liability of architects and engineers, construction defect litigation, construction contract law, professional discipline and commercial… Continue reading Stites & Harbison adds litigator Murphy

Tennessee’s abortion ban to take effect Aug. 25

The 30-day countdown to Tennessee enacting one of the strictest abortion laws in the nation began Tuesday following a final judgment filed in the U.S. Supreme Court.  The “trigger” law will prohibit all abortions in the state while outlining an unusual defense in limited cases for abortion providers who are criminally charged under the law.… Continue reading Tennessee’s abortion ban to take effect Aug. 25

Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices

VOL. 46 | NO. 29 | Friday, July 22, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workers. The suit, filed in federal… Continue reading Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices

MTSU Foundation Elects Alumnus as President, Appoints Four New Alumni Trustees

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Tennessee drops Medicaid drug change over federal concerns

Home > Article VOL. 46 | NO. 29 | Friday, July 22, 2022 NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee is abandoning plans for a major change to its Medicaid program’s pharmacy benefits after federal health officials raised concerns. TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, said it will abandon a proposal to impose limits on some prescription drugs following pressure… Continue reading Tennessee drops Medicaid drug change over federal concerns

‘All on video’: Attorney admits Nashville criminal justice advocate vandalized jail, hid guns

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Government says Bannon ignored subpoena, acted above the law

Home > Article VOL. 46 | NO. 28 | Friday, July 15, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors accused former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Tuesday of willfully ignoring a congressional subpoena in open defiance of the U.S. government. “It wasn’t optional. It wasn’t a request, and it wasn’t an invitation. It was mandatory,” Assistant… Continue reading Government says Bannon ignored subpoena, acted above the law

Trial expected to begin for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon

Home > Article VOL. 46 | NO. 28 | Friday, July 15, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating… Continue reading Trial expected to begin for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon