Join Byrd after a win over UTEP and a CRAZY week in NCAA football! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

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 celebr…

Join Byrd, The Duke, and special guest Franklin after a loss to Georgia! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-…

Join Byrd and The Duke after a win over State and look ahead to Georgia! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-…

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.…

Join Byrd and The Duke after a big win over Kentucky game! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive…

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 disc…

Join Byrd and The Duke after a second bye week to talk about the Kentucky game! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tenness…

Join Byrd and The Duke after a close win in the SEC! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-conte…

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 …

Join Byrd and The Duke after a close win in the SEC! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-conte…

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…

Join Byrd and The Duke after a bad loss in the SEC! We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-conten…

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…

Join Byrd, The Duke, and Special Guest Justin after the huge week in the SEC! We break down the differences between the Vols and the Hogs. We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfanta…

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 h…

Join Byrd and The Duke after the huge SEC win over Oklahoma! We break down the differences between the Vols and Sooners. We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this p…

Join Byrd, The Duke, and special guest Aaron after the huge win over Kent State! We break down the differences between the Vols and Sooners. We also look around the SEC to see how the unexpected outcomes will affect Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfan…

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 Gov…

On this episode, the newest member of the Tennessee Supreme Court, Mary Wagner sits down with host Nick Morgan to discuss her transition from the trial bench to the appellate bench. Justice Wagner also discusses growing up in a family of lawyers and her favorite music to listen to on the road. This episode is for all audiences. An audio only versio…

This episode covers the new amendments to Rule 13, including redactions that are no longer required, policies relating to mistrials, and deadlines for the 180 day rule. Host Joe Byrd explains the changes you will see moving forward, in a podcast intended for attorneys. Produced by David Stripling, Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts…

Join Byrd and The Duke after the huge win over NC State! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://…

Join Byrd and The Duke after the opening win to the 2024 Tennessee Football Season. "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Roger Page is a man of two careers. After 25 years of service to the Tennessee judiciary, he is hanging up his robe for a life of travel and home improvement. On this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, Justice Page sits down with host, Nick Morgan, to discuss growing up on a farm in Chester County, his love for the San…

Join Byrd and The Duke counting down to the 2024 Tennessee Football Season. "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …

Understanding what happens in a courtroom can be difficult. Even more so when English is a litigant’s second language. There are services in Tennessee to ensure that every litigant has the access to understand their day in court. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, host Nick Morgan sits down with Ryan Mouser, the Language Access Program Manage…

Attorneys, investigators, and experts are not only entitled to a reasonable fee, but they are also entitled to be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses. Section 4 of Tennessee Supreme Court, Rule 13 gives guidelines for what is covered. In this episode of Appointed Counsel, host Joe Byrd explains this guidance in detail; covering f…

Join Byrd and The Duke counting down to the 2024 Tennessee Football Season. Episode 2 contains camp news, jokes, Florida Schedule, jokes, Josh Huepel stats, jokes.... you get the point Dont forget to sign up for exclusive ad free content on our link tree "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our link…

Season 5 Episode 1 Its Football Time in Tennessee! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…

Baseball is full of surprises. You never know when you walk into a ballpark if you might see a perfect game, a runner caught in a pickle, a measuring-tape home run…or an historic legal precedent! On August 20th, 1955, Earl Averill, Jr of the Nashville Vols punched Lyle Luttrell of the Chattanooga Lookouts in an on-field skirmish. Luttrell ended up …

In this very short episode, host Joe Byrd explains the compensation rate increase for indigent attorneys in Tennessee, and how it has been implemented as of July 1st of 2024. There has also been an increase in the cap, based on hours worked. This podcast is intended for attorneys. Produced by David Stripling, Tennessee Administrative Office of the …

The simple explanation of the role of an appellate court judge is to determine whether or not the law was applied correctly in the trial court. However, everyone in an appellate courtroom is human and judges strive to understand the situations of the parties in front of them. Some of those situations can be very personal, especially for self-repres…

In this episode of Appointed Counsel, host Joe Byrd speaks with Lisa Angel, Court Reporter Manager for the AOC, as they discuss the importance of court reporters, the processes of invoicing, and exactly how attorneys should work with court reporters to prepare transcripts. This episode is intended for attorneys and court reporters. Produced by Davi…

There are many members of a court staff that make a courtroom work efficiently and effectively. In Tennessee, circuit court judges may have three to four county courtrooms to manage with different staff members in each courtroom. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, AOC Communications Director Samantha Fisher sits down with Chancellor J.B. Cox …

In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, AOC Communications Director Samantha Fisher discusses misconceptions in the courtroom with Tennessee Senior Judge, Don Ash. Find out why Judge Ash considers presiding over court a lot like umpiring a baseball game and the rules that judges in Tennessee follow in order to rule from the bench. Recorded at the …

Almost half of all claims that come into the AOC are related to Juvenile Court. In this episode, host Joe Byrd welcomes Stacy Lynch, Director of the Court Improvement Program, who has a lifetime of experience with Juvenile Courts. Here, Stacy and Joe give insight into how attorneys can navigate the system effectively, including discussion of Rule 1…

Appellate courts can be a mystery. In this episode of Tennessee Court Talk, judges of the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals pull back the curtain. Judges Jill Ayers, Frank Clement, Tom Greenholtz, and Steve Stafford explore a wide variety of topics ranging from arguing cases before appellate courts to the issuance of opinions…

Technology is changing at a rapid pace, and judicial systems here in Tennessee and around the U.S. are finding innovative ways to keep up, from positive uses of AI, to civic education, to improved access to justice, data access, and more. In this episode--recorded at the 2024 Conference of Chief Justices in Nashville, Tennessee--Justice Sarah Campb…

This episode of Appointed Counsel deals with how to get paid when a case in General Sessions court is bound over to the grand jury. As an attorney appointed to represent a defendant in one of these cases, one may question whether or not they may be compensated for the extra time. The short answer is yes, and Joe Byrd is here to explain the details.…

April is Help4TN month! In this episode, the hosts of Lady Justice: Women of the court take over Tennessee Court Talk to discuss the Tennessee Justice Bus. Justice Elizabeth D. Walker of West Virginia and Justice Rhonda K. Wood of Arkansas sit down with Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Jeff Bivins and Anne-Lousie Wirthlin, Director of Access to Just…

Public trust and confidence in the courts is becoming a major concern in the media and among the public, as surveys conducted by the National Center for State Courts have shown declines in public trust over the last decade. Here to discuss this issue--and what can be done about it--are your host, Judge Neal McBrayer of the Tennessee Court of Appeal…

Join The Duke, special guest Zach, and Byrd for another hilarious episode where they talk Lady Vols recent failure, mens basketball, and the conference start of baseball. "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/te…

Occasionally Joe Byrd is asked by attorneys how to make sure their claims are processed as quickly as possible. The simple answer is to file everything correctly to avoid having the claim returned by AOC staff. In this episode of Appointed Counsel, host Joe Byrd invites AOC Senior Auditor Jada Herndon to discuss the top 10 most common reasons claim…

This episode will highlight indigent representation and review how several states meet their constitutional obligations to provide attorneys for indigent, or poor, defendants. The host for this episode is Appointed Counsel's own Joe Byrd, who is the lead attorney managing Tennessee’s indigent representation fund. He is joined by Chief Justice Laura…

From the time he was four years old, John McClarty desired of becoming a lawyer. Even in a time when the civil rights movement was evolving and significant Supreme Court decisions were changing the world of education in which he was determined to practice law. In this episode, host Nick Morgan sits down with Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge John Mc…

At the end of the judicial process, a judge is tasked with sentencing the convicted person to a penalty or sanction. The process of sentencing can be complex and have many layers that a judge must work through and research before making a decision on final punishment. In this episode, Judge Steve Sword of the sixth judicial district, Judge Jim Good…

What is a contemporaneous time record and why is it important? According to Rule 13 6(a)(6), attorneys are held to a high degree of care in the keeping of time records supporting claims. In this episode, host Joe Byrd answers questions about the importance of timely recording as appointed counsel in Tennessee. This podcast is primarily for attorney…

Join The Duke and Byrd for another hilarious episode where BasketVols are on top! We talk Basketball, Baseball, and of course, Football! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tennessee-fan-talk/exclusive-content…

Join The Duke and Byrd for another hilarious episode where Saban has the spotlight but we cant have an episode without some BasketVols! "Where ever you are, we are" Follow us @tnfalktalk Join us everywhere online easy with our links (https://link.space/@tnfantalk) #vols #tennessee #gbo #vfl #knoxville #govols #rockytop #utk #tennesseevols #college …

The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts receives between 80,000 and 100,000 compensation claims per year from 95 counties across the state of Tennessee. In Appointed Counsel's premiere episode, host Joe Byrd sets out to explain the most efficient way to be paid, scenarios that cause delay and walks listeners through the Indigent Services …