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Pro Bono Emeritus Rule to increase access to justice
When attorney Dick Ruth’s wife passed away in 2002, he retired and settled into a comfortable routine of watching The History Channel. A few years later, his oldest son said, “Dad, it’s time to pay up. Go downtown and get busy.”
The son knew what the father had forgotten: that Ruth was a skilled litigator with 37 years of experience, and that there were people who needed the knowledge and expertise of a good attorney, but could not afford it.
Managing director committed to clients, teaching reps
When Paul Fitzgerald, managing director of Northwestern Mutual in Chattanooga, arrives at work each morning, there are two things on his “to do” list. One is to work with individual clients, which consumes 20 to 30 percent of his day. He spends the balance of his time recruiting and mentoring the company’s next generation of financial representatives. While Fitzgerald enjoys both aspects of his job, one clearly touches his heart more than the other.
50 years ago ...
What was happening in Chattanooga in 1960
Saturday, October 1
Louise Davis, the only Hamilton County entry in the four-division state competition, won second place in the party dress division in the 4-H Dress Revue at the Read House, Saturday.
Sunday, October 2
Girl and boy Scouts held their 20th annual Fehn Day outing Saturday at Riverview playground as guests of Joe Fehn, restaurateur and one of their most active supporters.
Keeping up to date on pet laws, activities keeps everyone’s tail wagging
Knowledge of the law is always helpful, and this year knowing the law about pet licensing can save pet owners money.
Pet licensing is required each year for all cats and dogs older than three months in the city. Not only does a missing license carry a ticket to city court, but there is an additional fine as well.
Under Analysis
Disclaimer: Your view on middle aged lawyers should not be based on this article alone
Robert DeNiro is old, fat and grey haired. I thought this while watching television in the break room on the 23rd floor of the Levison Towers this weekend.
The partners finally subscribed to a cable service. The rabbit ears on the television are still up, foil covered and pointing at ten and two. One of the older guys will still adjust them on occasion, although it has no effect. His contemporary will then put them back in the previous position, convinced that this changes the picture quality. The younger lawyers are amazed at this, and make great fun of the wasted energy. Middle aged lawyers just nod. I noticed myself among the nodders.
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The Harvest Moon sets the stage for fall
Fall has officially arrived and it is my favorite time of the year. It always has been since I was a child, but it even became more special when I met my wife, because it was also her favorite time of the year as well.
We both shared this change of the season in special ways. She decorated the house with colorful leaves, pumpkins, scarecrows and all sorts of fall related decorations. Cider purchases became first order of business for her grocery list and the season would not be properly celebrated without fresh sorghum and biscuits.
Southern Style
The faith of Palin
?Bluegrass gospel music filled the Freedom Hall Expo Center in Louisville, Ky., for over two hours before the annual 2010 National Quartet Convention turned its focus on one of the leading political figures since 2008 – Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
Are we there yet?
Orange you a terrorist?
“Elaine Dickinson: There’s no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you’ll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?” – Airplane (1980)
I picked up PB (Publisher Boss) at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday so we could make our six o’clock departure on time.
I Swear ...
More on possession
A couple of weeks ago, I started a column off by writing that as a kid, I had heard that possession was “nine tenths of the law.”
I might have known that would provoke a response from my Property Law professor of 34 years ago.
Indeed, Arthur Murphey, one of those faculty emeriti of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, wrote me a “Dear Judge” letter:
River City Roundabout
Got squid?
Trying something different can be fun, and when trying new foods, there is always the possibility for a winning combination or unpleasant surprise. For those who think they have tried every odd edible that Chattanooga has to offer, it’s still possible to venture out in new foods not of this culture, but conveniently located nearby. A small store packed with cross continental goodies is Asian Food and Gifts, located on Hixson Pike beside Blue Ivy Flowers.
What’ll they dream up next?
Progressive MiracleWare Omelet Maker
My first full-time job out of college was working for a non-profit organization that aims to promote the cattle-farming industry through education and legislation. How I got the job, I’m not sure since I’d never even touched a cow that I could recall.
Pilates is not a fad, but a supplement to traditional exercise
When Ann Law injured her knee while dancing professionally in the ’70s,’ she didn’t have health insurance or the money to pay for physical therapy, so she turned to Pilates, an innovative system of mind-body exercise, for her rehabilitation. When she tore her calf muscle in 1983, she went with Pilates again. A firm believer in the therapeutic powers of the system, she became a certified instructor, and is now leading classes at Pilates in Motion in Chattanooga.
With more than 25,000 movie titles Video Park offers something for everyone
The Video Park Superstore, located on Hwy 58 since 1985, has provided movies for the community for 25 years, but the store was two months away from bankruptcy and on the threshold of liquidation when Stephen Williams took over in 1995. With his experience and perseverance, the little video store with over 25,000 titles still stands and thrives today.
Susan Barnette recognized as educator of the year
Susan Barnette has only been the director of knowledge services for the CAR since May, but already she is making quite an impression on those around her. Her hard work and constant vigilance on providing educational opportunities for the Realtors of the state earned her the educator of the year award at the Tennessee Association of Realtors Convention held in Memphis two weeks ago.
Women's Council of Realtors meeting of super standards held at the DoubleTree
A new and exciting superhero was introduced at the September Women’s Council of Realtors Luncheon, and super individuals were appointed to officer status for the upcoming year.
Jennifer Grayson took the mic to announce that the nominating committee had made their selections for the slate of officers who would be subsequently approved to their positions by the votes of the WCR members in attendance. Next year’s president is Kaye Ivey, president-elect is Ann Martin, vice-president of membership is Martha Miller, secretary is Nina Boss and treasurer is Brenda Pargeon.
Housing starts rise 10.5 percent in August
Nationwide total housing starts rose 10.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 598,000 units in August, bringing the pace of production more in line with the level of construction activity before the popular home buyer tax credit temporarily stimulated housing sales earlier this year, according to U.S. Commerce Department figures.
Real Estate Facts
Open House 101
No one’s going to buy a home without taking a thorough tour, and Open Houses are an easy and convenient way to make the initial rounds. If you’re going to visit one open house, you may as well plan to visit several in the area to get an overall impression and basis for comparison.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Knock on wood, but in the last few days, it seems like maybe the hot, hot, can’t breathe, weather of summer is waning and we are finally getting into one of the most pleasant times of the year – fall.
In early fall days you can sit outside on your porch (in the shade, mind you) without sweating so profusely you have to take a shower five minutes later, and the birds and squirrels and bugs (not the mosquito-type) all seem to be enjoying themselves again. The fireflies are still out and it is fun to watch the kids catch them in the evening: campfires start earlier in the mornings and evenings, filling the air with a fall-ish smell – I just love this time of year. Oh, and one of my favorite things, and don’t ask me why because I don’t quite know, is when I am driving back from visiting my daughter and her family in Memphis, and the farmers are burning off their summer crops, preparing the fields for the winter crops. I love that smell. And I love the haze it puts in the air.
The Critic's Corner
Bank robberies are messy. One moment, money is peacefully exchanging hands; the next, armed thugs are screaming, waving semi-automatic weapons in the air, ransacking teller stations and cracking skulls. Security guards are shot, people are traumatized, safes are emptied and hearts are broken.
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