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Dismissal of Defamation and False Light Claim under Tennessee Public Participation Act partially reversed.

Day on Torts

If a party petitions for dismissal under the TPPA and “makes a prima facie case that they have participated in a protected activity under the TPPA, the court may then dismiss the action against them, unless the responding party establishes a prima facie case for each essential element of the claim in the legal action.”

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Next-Gen Bar Exam That Truly Tests Daily Practice Skills Must Include Technology

LawTechnologyToday

Basic technology tasks that fall under these categories include “draft initial report for client,” “draft resolutions, written consents, and/or meeting minutes,” and “draft engagement letter.” The bar exam can also include creating a table of authorities or a table of contents.