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Tennessee’s inane licensing requirement for attorneys is an economic barrier
Tennessee
is one of many few states that requires a lawyer to have labored full-time if she needs to follow as a licensed lawyer with out having to retake a bar examination. Which means when a part-time lawyer strikes from one other state to Tennessee, that lawyer should take the Tennessee bar examination — no matter whether or not that lawyer has already handed a bar examination and no matter previous work expertise. This imposes a penalty on those that have voluntarily chosen to scale back their hours, like some working moms.
The Community of Enlightened Girls, of which I’m president, petitioned the Tennessee Supreme Court docket in April, asking the courtroom to take away the full-time work requirement. Greater than 30 feedback had been submitted. All of the feedback assist eradicating the full-time work requirement.
Even the Tennessee Board of Regulation Examiners, which is answerable for administering the principles on admission, agreed that the state’s requirement is pointless. In its remark, the Tennessee Board of Regulation Examiners wrote, “The Board agrees that requiring the ‘full time’ follow of legislation for admission with out examination is just not essential to make sure competence amongst attorneys admitted on movement. Actually, it seems that a full-time follow requirement (which isn’t usually required to take care of a legislation license) can have the undesirable impact of constructing it unnecessarily tough for working moms, for instance, to acquire admission to the Tennessee bar with out examination.”
Assist from the Tennessee Board of Regulation Examiners is important, because the board had rejected the petitions for licensure reciprocity from not less than two part-time attorneys, each of whom additionally submitted feedback. One of many attorneys, Cheryl Smith, famous, “In 2017 I utilized for admission to the Tennessee State Bar by comity. Regardless of being an skilled lawyer, I used to be denied solely as a result of I had not labored full time through the previous 3 years. I appealed the denial and misplaced on attraction. On the time I used to be instructed by the Tennessee Board of Regulation Examiners that regardless of my years of expertise, they didn’t have the discretion to approve my utility for admission by comity underneath the Supreme Court docket Guidelines as then written.”
The Tennessee Bar Affiliation additionally agreed that the full-time work requirement is pointless, declaring that the precise hours an lawyer works don’t decide competence. “It appears tough to think about a fabric distinction in competence between a licensed lawyer in good standing in one other jurisdiction who practices legislation or teaches legislation for 40 hours per week and one who engages in the identical exercise for fewer hours weekly,” the affiliation wrote.
There are numerous methods wherein altering this rule would profit Tennesseans, as loads of commenters famous. Jaimie Cavanaugh from the Institute for Justice wrote that eradicating the full-time work requirement “would improve the financial liberty afforded to Tennesseans and permit them higher freedom to make profession selections which are finest for themselves and their households.”
Kaitlyn Schiraldi from the Mountain States Authorized Basis wrote, “The follow of legislation is demanding, no matter what number of hours per week one works, and a part-time lawyer is not any much less competent or hardworking than one who works full-time. Actually, attorneys who work part-time usually achieve this as a result of they produce other tasks, similar to elevating kids or caring for a sick or aged relative.”
And Vanessa Brown Calder, director of alternative and household coverage research on the Cato Institute, identified that the full-time work requirement disproportionately hurts girls. “Tennessee’s licensing rule holds a few of these girls again and contributes to the concern that many ladies have that they are going to be penalized for going half time or taking go away from work whereas their kids are younger,” she wrote. “That is actually unlucky and ensures that the authorized career misses out on authorized expertise.”
Lawyer Sarah Laird shared, “Gladly, part-time/flex positions have gotten extra commonplace, and companies are getting good and structuring part-time schedules in a approach that acknowledges and rewards the worth part-time attorneys carry to the desk. Let’s not hamper this development by throwing up a roadblock to attorneys who’ve taken benefit of this device.”
A remark submitted by the Impartial Girls’s Discussion board acknowledged, “Tennessee has a possibility to affix different states in flattening an employment barrier for skilled girls.”
Certainly. The problem now goes to the Tennessee Supreme Court docket, which ought to take away the full-time work requirement for reciprocity. It’s an financial barrier that serves no compelling objective.
Karin Lips is the president of the Community of Enlightened Girls and a senior fellow with the Impartial Girls’s Discussion board. You possibly can comply with her on Twitter at @klips and on Instagram at @karin.lips.
The Tennessee Titans are going to need to make a quarterback move this offseason. It’s clear that Will Levis is not ready to be a starter and Mason Rudolph isn’t a starting caliber quarterback either.
With that being said, many have been urging the Titans to make a move for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
Darnold has put together a massive season so far with the Vikings and has led the team to a 13-2 record entering Week 17 action. He has looked the part of a legitimate star so far this year.
Even though the numbers look great, one writer thinks that Tennessee should stay away from Darnold.
Sam Phalen of AtoZ Sports has warned the Titans to avoid Darnold “at all costs” this offseason.
“You could probably make compelling arguments for or against all of the quarterbacks on the market. But for me, there’s one option the Titans need to avoid at all costs: Paying Sam Darnold franchise quarterback money in free agency,” Phalen wrote.
His warning makes a lot of sense. Darnold has looked nothing close to being this kind of player with any of the other teams he has played with. He could very well be experiencing a big blowup due to the offense he is in and the weapons he is playing with.
So far this season in 15 games, Darnold has completed 67.2 percent of his pass attempts for 3,776 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He has also picked up 205 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
At just 27 years old, he is still young enough to end up being a franchise quarterback for a team if he keeps playing the way he has shown so far this year with Minnesota.
However, the truth of the matter is that Tennessee does not have a Justin Jefferson for him to throw to. Brian Callahan is a good offensive mind, the Kevin O’Connell’s offensive system fits Darnold perfectly.
There is a very good chance that he could end up falling flat immediately after leaving the Vikings.
That being said, the Titans simply cannot afford to miss on their next quarterback move. Another mistake at the position could lead to yet another all-out rebuild.
Expect to continue hearing Tennessee get linked as a fit for Darnold. Phalen certainly doesn’t think they should pay him big money, but the Titans could feel different.
It’s going to be very interesting to see what the upcoming offseason has in store for Tennessee.
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Tennessee transfer defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins set a visit to Florida State, his agents at A&P Sports Agency told CBS Sports. He will head to Tallahassee on Jan. 2.
Jenkins officially entered the transfer portal Thursday after announcing his plans to do so earlier this week. He spent three years with the Volunteers and appeared in all 13 games this past season before hitting the open market.
Jenkins totaled nine tackles in 2024, including four tackles for loss and a sack. That came after six appearances in 2023 with four total tackles as a sophomore. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
Jayson Jenkins played high school football at Trenton (N.J.) Notre Dame, where he was. three-star prospect. He was the No. 1,066 overall player and No. 22-ranked player in the state from the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Florida State is once again active in the transfer market as it looks to rebound from a two-win season in 2024. The Seminoles currently have 10 commits from the portal so far this cycle, headlined by former USC wide receiver Duce Robinson – the No. 6 overall player and No. 5-ranked player in the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings. Robinson spent two years with the Trojans, totaling 747 yards and seven touchdowns during that time.
Another notable addition came at quarterback. Former Boston College is also on his way to Tallahassee, reuniting him with Gus Malzahn. The two were together at UCF in 2022, providing familiarity as Malzahn takes over as Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
Castellanos put together a standout 2023 season at Boston College, totaling 2,248 yards and 15 touchdowns in the air while adding 1,113 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground. This past year, his numbers dropped following a coaching change and injuries. He threw for 1,366 yards along with a career-high 18 touchdowns in eight games.
FSU’s group of portal additions ranks No. 8, according to the On3 Team Transfer Portal Index. It appears Mike Norvell and Co. aren’t quite done yet, though, as they line up more visits.
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Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction: Odds, Best Bets, Player News, Injuries, & Stats for Week 17
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Preview:
The 3-12 Tennessee Titans are on a four-game losing streak, but they hope to snap it and avenge their early December loss when they head to Jacksonville to take on the 3-12 Jaguars.
Neither team has met expectations this season. Both have had their share of quarterback inconsistencies and injuries. In the first meeting between the two, only 16 points were scored. The Jaguars won that game, 10-6.
Since Doug Pederson took over as head coach, the Jaguars have beaten the Titans four of the last five times they have played. A win this weekend would make it the Jaguars’ second sweep in the last three seasons.
Despite both teams’ horrid seasons, they should see a little optimism as the season ends. They are both in contention for a top-five draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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How to Watch Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars Live on Sunday:
- Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Site: TIAA Bank Field
- City: Jacksonville, FL
- TV/Streaming: CBS
Latest Game Odds for Titans at Jaguars – Week 17:
The latest odds as of Thursday morning courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Tennessee Titans (-110), Jacksonville Jaguars (-110)
- Spread: Titans -1
- Total: 39.5
NBC Sports Bet Best Bets:
NBC Sports analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) recommends betting on Calvin Ridley over 60.5 receiving yards…
Thomas: “The Titans haven’t been the best team through the air. Will Levis has struggled with consistency; he’s thrown 12 interceptions and just 12 touchdowns. However, the Jaguars love giving up big chunk plays to the wide receivers. Only two teams give up more receiving yards to wide receivers: the Vikings and the Lions.
When the two played earlier in the season, Calvin Ridley was targeted 12 times. He was able to haul in seven of those targets but fell short of the 60.5 mark. I think this week is different. He probably sees a few more deep shots with nothing to lose, which he should capitalize on.”
Titans at Jaguars Team Stats, Betting Trends:
- The Titans have failed to cover in 6 of their 8 road games this season
- The Jaguars have lost 9 of 12 games this season following a defeat
- 5 of the Titans’ last 7 games (71%) have gone over the Total
Quarterback Matchup for Titans at Jaguars:
- Titans: Will Levis – The Will Levis Experiment has not gone as planned for the Titans. He’s yet to make the big leap. This season, his 12 interceptions are more concerning than his lack of big numbers. Ball security should be a point of emphasis in the offseason as he grows to be a better quarterback.
- Jaguars: Mac Jones – Jones has been under center with Trevor Lawrence on the IR. The only win he’s had under center this season was against the Titans in Week 14.
Player News & Injuries:
Titans:
- K Nick Folk (abdomen) is questionable
- RB Tony Pollard (ankle) is questionable
- WR Tyler Boyd (foot) is questionable
- LB Kenneth Murray Jr is on the IR
Jaguars:
- TE Brenton Strange (shoulder) is questionable
- DT DaVon Hamilton (illness) is questionable
- G Brandon Scherff (knee) is questionable
- G Ezra Cleveland (knee) is questionable
- OT Walker Little (ankle) is OUT
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