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ECF Forum to gather input from attorneys on electronic case filing
On Nov. 12, the United States District Court, East District of Tennessee, and the Chattanooga Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the first ever Electronic Case Filing Forum, providing program users with the latest information on electronic filing and creating an open dialogue about the system itself.
Local EWI member elected to national board of directors
Chalk up another first for Chattanooga: a local member representative of Executive Women International has been elected to the organization’s national board of directors. Nancy Harrison, paralegal at the Law Offices of Lloyd Stanley, will serve as secretary-treasurer for EWI’s national organization through September 2010.
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I don’t think so
We have all heard the story of the beautiful princess who happened upon the frog one day who instructed her to give him a great big smooch on the mouth and he would turn into a handsome prince. The story ended with her doing just that and he did turn into a good-looking guy, causing them to get married and live happily ever after.
Case Digests - Tennessee court of appeals syllabus
Evelyn Nye, et al vs. Bayer Cropscience, Inc., et al
Hamilton County - Defendants sold materials containing asbestos to the deceased’s employer, where he was exposed to asbestos and contracted mesothelioma from which he died. Plaintiff’s widow brought this action against the supplier, a jury trial resulted and the jury returned a verdict for the defendant, which the Trial Court approved. On appeal, we hold that certain jury instructions were error and we reverse and remand for a new trial.
Are We There Yet?
An Arlington wonder
It’s always a great trip when you have a tour guide with lots of local knowledge. That was the case when a big group made up of my wife’s siblings and their spouses headed to the new Cowboy Stadium in Arlington to see the Razorbacks play the Aggies. One of Kathy’s brothers, Bill Althoff, is a long-time resident of the Dallas area, specifically Irving. Bill has lived there so long that he has retired from the high school principal’s job he held for many years. These days he plays a lot of golf and travels to Seattle to visit his son and grandson and to Chicago to visit his daughter.
I Swear...
Accolades for stuff reprinted
For the past two weeks I’ve quoted from Real Lawyers Do Change Their Briefs, a book that’ll be 20 years old in late November.
Those passages from that book generated several calls of commendation, for which I thank the callers. But, as should be self-evident, other writers deserve the praise.
Weekly Indulgence
I went to Moe’s Southwest Grill for the first time last Friday night. (Yes, for the very first time. I know, it’s hard to believe.) I was shopping in Hixson for last minute October costumes (I have three so far) and decided to hit up the Highway 153 location to use my Kids First buy one get one free coupon to treat my roommate to dinner.
Mercy Dental Clinic fights urban decay
When a tooth hurts, nothing else matters. For many people, the solution is a trip to the dentist. But when someone can’t pay for the services, he must often live with the pain.
Since 1985, low-income residents in Chattanooga have had a better option: the Dr. William Roy Mercy Dental Clinic. Founded by its namesake, the treatment center serves people who do not have insurance or access to basic dental care.
Local woman’s Classy Doggy Designs hit national fashion scene
A couple years ago, interior designer Linda Higgins took her brand new Chihuahua, Lucy, to a client’s house. It was a cold November day and the tiny pup weighed less than half a pound, so before leaving the house, she transformed a sock into an outfit by cutting out holes for her head and legs.
Builder says a job worth doing is worth doing right
Cary Bohannon stands outside a house on Rose Terrace Drive in Chattanooga, looking at the results of his handiwork. The owners had purchased the 85-year-old home “as is” in early 2009 but were unable to move in until September, after Bohannon and his crew had spent six months on renovations.
Sen. Bo Watson speaks to CMBA about state legislature
It is often said that one should not speak to a group regarding topics the group knows more about than he does. To that end, Sen. Bo Watson spoke earlier this month at a meeting of the Chattanooga Mortgage Bankers Association regarding the function of the state legislature, his role and his views on legislative hot topics, rather than the state of the mortgage banking industry.
Real Estate Facts
An article appeared recently in the New York Times that beautifully illustrates the opportunities today’s real estate market offers. A mother working two jobs saved up for a downpayment and managed to buy a large home with a pool for $187,000. Three years ago, that same home had sold for $370,000!
Kay's Cooking Corner
This past weekend, our family, along with hundreds of other families around the states, ventured out with kids in search of the Great Pumpkin. In our case it was the GRAND-child who lives in Memphis, and we were looking for “ponkins” to place on the doorstep. We really enjoyed our time ‘ponkin’-hunting with her, but I’m sure no more than all the rest of you who had little ones with whom to enjoy this trip.
The Critic's Corner
“Paranormal Activity.”
I’ll say it again: Paranormal. Activity.
Wait. I don’t think you heard me: “Paranormal Activity!”
Yes, I’m excited about this movie, but I’m going to proceed carefully with my review of it because I don’t want to use hyperbole. If you pay attention to the marketing of new films, you’ve already heard plenty of that — and most of it is silly. “Paranormal Activity” is not, as some reviewers have claimed, the scariest movie ever made. Rapper Ice Cube’s family comedies are much more frightening.
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