Affirming the Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence for Felony Murder in Aggravated Child Abuse: Insights from STATE v. Genaro Dorantes Introduction In STATE of Tennessee v. Genaro Dorantes, 331...
Establishing Standing for Open Meetings Act Violations and Cost Awards: Fannon v. City of LaFollette Introduction Fannon v. City of LaFollette, 329 S.W.3d 418 (Tenn. 2010), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Tennessee Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Guidelines for Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas Introduction State of Tennessee v. Terry Phelps, 329 S.W.3d 436 (Tenn. 2010), marks a significant...
No Private Right of Action Under Tennessee Title Pledge Act for Excessive Fees and Interest Introduction The case of Dawn Brown et al. v. Tennessee Title Loans, Inc. (328 S.W.3d 850) presents a...
Supreme Court of Tennessee Reaffirms Vicarious Liability Principles in Abshure v. Methodist Healthcare-Memphis Hospitals Introduction Abshure et al. v. Methodist Healthcare-Memphis Hospitals (325...
Commencement of Civil Action Requires Clerk Issuance: Insights from Martha Graham v. Clinton Caples Introduction Martha Graham v. Clinton Caples et al. (325 S.W.3d 578) is a pivotal case decided by...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in STATE of Tennessee v. H.R. HESTER: Implications for Capital Punishment Jurisprudence Introduction STATE of Tennessee v. H.R. HESTER, 324 S.W.3d 1, adjudicated by the...
Clarification of Preliminary Injunction Standards Post-Winter: The Survival of the "Serious Questions" Test Introduction In the landmark case Alliance for the Wild Rockies vs. Jane L. Cottrell, the...
Kinsler v. Berkline LLC: Affirming Genuine Issues in Retaliatory Discharge Claims Introduction In Kinsler v. Berkline, LLC (320 S.W.3d 796), the Supreme Court of Tennessee addressed a pivotal issue...
McDonnell Douglas Framework Inapplicable at Summary Judgment Stage in Retaliatory Discharge Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Gary M. Gossett v. Tractor Supply Company, Inc. (320 S.W.3d...
Affirming the Finality of Workers' Compensation Settlements: Henderson v. SAIA, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Patricia Henderson v. SAIA, Inc. et al., decided on September 8, 2010, the...
Clarifying Evidence Tampering Under Tenn. Code § 39-16-503(a)(1) Introduction State of Tennessee v. Curtis Lee Majors (318 S.W.3d 850) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Tennessee...
Reasonable Efforts in Termination of Parental Rights under Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113 Introduction The case of Otis Michael Bridgeforth v. National Consumer Services (319 S.W.3d 586), adjudicated by...
Affirming the Sufficiency of DNA and Circumstantial Evidence in Burglary Convictions: State of Tennessee v. James Rae Lewter Introduction State of Tennessee v. James Rae Lewter, 313 S.W.3d 745 (Tenn....
Validating Guilty Pleas: Insights from Jeffery Aaron Lane v. State of Tennessee Introduction Jeffery Aaron Lane v. State of Tennessee, 316 S.W.3d 555 (Tenn. 2010), addresses a critical issue in...
Distinguishing Direct and Collateral Consequences in Guilty Plea Procedures: Insights from Marcus Ward v. State of Tennessee Introduction The case of Marcus Ward v. State of Tennessee (315 S.W.3d...
Permissive Inferences from Possession of Recently Stolen Property Upheld in Tennessee Supreme Court Introduction In State of Tennessee v. Ralphelle James, the Supreme Court of Tennessee addressed...
Mandatory Jury Instructions on Lesser-Included Offenses in Felony Murder Cases: Insights from State of Tennessee v. Benjamin Brown Introduction State of Tennessee v. Benjamin Brown (311 S.W.3d 422),...
Narrow Interpretation of Tennessee Peer Review Privilege in LEE MEDICAL, INC. v. Paula BEECHER et al. Introduction Lee Medical, Inc. v. Paula Beecher et al. (312 S.W.3d 515) is a pivotal case...
Non-Eligibility for Early Parole in Plea-Bargained Drug-Free School Zone Sentences Introduction Terrance Lavar Davis v. State of Tennessee, 313 S.W.3d 751 (Tenn. 2010), is a pivotal case addressing...