Memphis Bar News Today

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is set to lose two criminal court judges’ seats under a bill that passed the Tennessee legislature Wednesday, as the local court system strains under a backlog of cases. SB2517 eliminates the seats held by former judge Melissa Boyd, who resigned after pleading guilty to criminal charges earlier this month, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young announced his first round of administration appointments on Friday.

Steve Farese said, 'Numbers don't lie. Paper trails don't lie. And when time comes, I think it will be evident to everyone of what's going on here'

Lisa Gill chosen as a distinguished honoree of the Tennessee Legal Profession

Butler Snow LLP has hired eight new attorneys in four offices across the firm, including Austin, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee; and Ridgeland, Mississippi.

A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene.

The Tennessee Supreme Court picked Jonathan Skrmetti to take over the state's legal helm. He will take over at the end of the month.

The Tennessee Supreme Court announced Wednesday it selected Jonathan Skrmetti as the state’s next Attorney General and Reporter.

More than half the candidates on the August 4 ballot in Shelby County are looking for top jobs in area courtrooms. A lawyer with the Memphis Bar Association tells us it's important voters get this decision right.

Here is The Daily Memphian’s guide to who is who in the 31 contested judicial races, including endorsements and polling by the city’s two bar associations.