Tennessee Court Talk

Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
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Tennessee Court Talk

Tennessee Court Talk is a podcast presented by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. The aim of the podcast is to improve the administration of justice in state courts through education and understanding. 

  1. NOV 25

    Ep. 42 Giving Thanks: Holiday Traditions of the Tennessee Supreme Court

    In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Samantha Fisher leads Chief Justice Holly Kirby, Justice Sarah Campbell, Justice Dwight Tarwater and Justice Mary Wagner down memory lane. The discussion focuses on traditions the justices had during the Thanksgiving holiday as children and the traditions that have created with their own families they celebrate with today. This episode is for all audiences.

    17 min
  2. Appointed Counsel Vol. 11 - Travel Time and Expenses

    NOV 7

    Appointed Counsel Vol. 11 - Travel Time and Expenses

    Attorneys are permitted to bill for travel time and expenses, and there are specific guidelines under Rule 13 that determine what is and is not compensable regarding travel time and reimbursable expenses. In this quick episode, host Joe Byrd explains everything you need to know about these guidelines. This podcast is intended for attorneys.

    7 min

  3. NOV 1

    Ep. 41 Judicial Retention 101

    With election season in full swing, Tennessee voters had the chance to vote on the retention of an appellate court judge and a Supreme Court Justice in August 2024. Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Matthew Wilson was one of those judges. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Nick Morgan sits down with Judge Wilson in Jackson, TN to discuss the purpose of retention elections, why they are so different and three words his best friend would use to describe him. This episode is for al...

    16 min

  4. OCT 18

    Ep. 40 Judicial Recovery From Hurricane Helene

    In this episode, Chancellor Jim Ripley and Judge Carter Moore of Tennessee's fourth judicial district sit down with host and Communications Director, Samantha Fisher to discuss the moments leading up to the storm striking East Tennessee. Judge Moore explains the effects on inmates in Cocke County and Chancellor Jim Ripley details the plans for his temporary courtroom. This episode also features information for litigants and lawyers in East Tennessee that may be helpful for future filings.&nbs...

    19 min

  5. OCT 11

    Ep. 39 Mike Hammond: Superclerk

    By day, Knox County Clerk Mike Hammond files, maintains, records, and preserves the records of the Knox County Criminal, General Sessions – Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Courts. However, there is a lot to know about this interesting man that lies just under the surface. He is a superhero of sorts. He uses his powers during the day to help the people of Knox County, while holding one of the coolest side jobs in Knoxville at night. He’s also a member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame. Join...

    30 min
  6. Appointed Counsel Vol. 10 - Sufficient Specificity of Claims

    OCT 7

    Appointed Counsel Vol. 10 - Sufficient Specificity of Claims

    Section 6 of Rule 13 states that "counsel will be held to a high degree of care in keeping of contemporaneous time records, and that failure to provide sufficient specificity…may constitute grounds for denial of the claim for compensation or reimbursement." Nobody likes returned claims on either side, neither the attorneys nor the people processing the claims. Here to help guide you through these specifics are host Joe Byrd, and two of the people who process these claims, Wyatt Jordan –...

    21 min

  7. SEP 27

    Ep. 38 Enhancing Access to Justice Through Online Dispute Resolution

    Medical debt is an unwelcome burden with lasting repercussions for many Tennesseans each year. The Hamilton County General Sessions Court is at the forefront of a pilot program that began in 2021 that gives those with unpaid medical bills to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga the opportunity to negotiate a better outcome for themselves without ever having to enter a courtroom.On this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, host Samantha Fisher sits down with AOC Program Manager Dana Schmidt, Erlanger ...

    23 min

  8. SEP 13

    Ep. 37 The Investiture of Justice Mary L. Wagner

    A step back from our normal style of episode to bring our audience a complete audio version of Judge Mary Wagner's investiture to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Justice Wagner received a warm welcome to the appellate bench as family, friends, colleagues, elected officials, and the judiciary joined her in Germantown for a ceremonial investiture by Governor Bill Lee.For an interview with Justice Wagner and to get to know her on a more personal level, check out Ep. 36 of Tennessee Court Talk. ...

    58 min
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Tennessee Court Talk is a podcast presented by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. The aim of the podcast is to improve the administration of justice in state courts through education and understanding. 

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  • Creator
    Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Tennessee Court Talk
  • Show Website
    Tennessee Court Talk

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