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Congratulations to Judge York for being named 2024 Fellow by Memphis Bar Foundation

The Memphis Bar Foundation 2024 Fellows Reception was held recently at The University Club of Memphis. The Memphis Bar Foundation is the charitable foundation affiliated with the Memphis Bar Association. United States Magistrate Judge Jon A. York joins this prestigious group of individuals recognized for their service to the legal profession and the community.

Congratulations to Judge Breen on receiving his TN Professionalism Award in 2024!

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is seeking public comments on the reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jennie D. Latta to a 14-year term commencing March 6, 2025. Detailed Notice

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The Memphis and Jackson divisional offices will be open on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Under 28 U.S.C.

The District Court has approved establishing Local Civil Rule 15.1 – Motions to Amend or Supplement Pleadings; Local Rule 83.4 (e) - Appearance in Civil Cases; Local Criminal Rule 57.2 – Withdrawal from Representation and Substitution of Counsel; and Local Criminal Rule 83.8 – Transfer and Assignment of Cases When Defendant has a Pending Supervised Release Violation.

Under the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (the "POWER Act"), the Chief Judge of each federal district is required to annually host an event to promote pro bono services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The Court's online informational event for 2023 can be found here. Please join the Court in bringing attention to this national health crisis and reflect upon how you can help empower survivors of domestic abuse.