By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport It was not that long ago that Martin Conway ̶ we call him Marty ̶ came to work for the Bureau as a Specialist IV. Wait a second; it has been nine-plus years! My, how time flies. Marty came to the Bureau from Wimberly Lawson, a private law firm. He … Continue reading Good-bye and Good Luck
Category: Hon. Brian Addington
In Re Deadman’s Curve
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport I grew up liking surfer music. I especially enjoyed the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. In 1978, the movie “Deadman’s Curve” came out as an autobiographic tale about Jan and Dean. The song by that name reached number eight on the Billboard chart in April 1964; it is a … Continue reading In Re Deadman’s Curve
In re The Greatest American Hero
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport I have always liked a hero. When I was in the seventh grade, I met one of Alvin York’s sons. He brought the MGM movie “Sergeant York” to my school, showed it, and also gave a talk about his dad. I was one of the few kids who knew about … Continue reading In re The Greatest American Hero
In re: Flying Solo
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport About six years ago, I had the pleasure to meet a master bladesmith, Burt Foster. He is pretty famous, having appeared on various radio and television shows. He won an episode of “Forged in Fire,” and has routinely won other competitions against master bladesmiths. His knives are known all over … Continue reading In re: Flying Solo
In re: Touching the Face of God
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport On Monday night, January 27, 1986, I got home late from college. Since I commuted, I decided to either take Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes or Tuesday-Thursday classes. That semester it was the former, so I had Tuesday off. I was tired from a long day of schoolwork, but I decided to call … Continue reading In re: Touching the Face of God
In re: ‘Tis the Season for Injuries
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport As Christmas music has taken over the radios this time of year, I’ve tried to think of my favorite songs. I wrote a blog post in October about the song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” but it is only one of many favorites. “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “It Came Upon a Midnight … Continue reading In re: ‘Tis the Season for Injuries
In re: Eastman Explosion in Kingsport
By Staff Attorney Martin Conway and Judge Brian Addington October 4, 1960. John Kennedy and Richard Nixon prepared for their second televised presidential debate. Roberto Clemente and the Pittsburgh Pirates were a day away from beginning their battle with Mickey Mantle and the New York Yankees in the World Series. In Kingsport, Tennessee, the day … Continue reading In re: Eastman Explosion in Kingsport
In Re: Spiders
By Judge Brian Addington I really want to dislike spiders. Some of it has to do with their ability to avoid destruction; some of it has to do with watching the "It" miniseries; and some of it has to do with walking headlong into a spider web and having a spider the size of a … Continue reading In Re: Spiders
In Re: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
By Judge Brian Addington, KingsportBoy, has it been hot! I cannot remember a hotter summer, although the record books say some recent years were just as steamy. I like to stay indoors when it gets this warm and try to think about cooler days. Which leads me to the song, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," written by … Continue reading In Re: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
In Re: The Fourth Estate
By Judge Brian Addington, Kingsport, and Jane Salem, staff attorneyJean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, a Nineteenth Century French journalist, is credited with saying, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Change happens all the time. Some folks like it; some do not.On July 1, 2014, the Workers’ Compensation Law changed in Tennessee. The idea … Continue reading In Re: The Fourth Estate
In Re: Snakes
By Judge Brian Addingtion, KingsportSnakes. You either love them or hate them. I love them. The snake in this photo was innocently warming himself inside my outbuilding this spring. He was two feet long. I have removed a snake from the same location every spring for the last seven years. The one this spring was the smallest so far. My wife is … Continue reading In Re: Snakes
When the File Grows…
By Judges Brian Addington and Josh BakerA large part of a judge’s duty is to read the pleadings, exhibits, and depositions submitted by the parties. At times though, the paperwork can be extremely voluminous. Justice Antonin Scalia once famously asked Deputy Solicitor General Edwin Kneedler, “You really want us to go through these 2,700 pages?” … Continue reading When the File Grows…
In Re: Soup
By Judge Brian Addington, Court of Workers' Compensation Claims, KingsportThe temperature plummeted to a morning low in Kingsport today of 16 degrees. Tomorrow, snow is in the forecast. We're very much in the thick of soup weather. I love soup and chili. My favorites are potato soup, Italian wedding soup, and vegetable-beef soup. A bowl … Continue reading In Re: Soup
Pain Management Presents Complex Issues for UR
By Judges Brian Addington and Dale TippsIn recent years, sadly, Tennessee has struggled with issues concerning prescription pain medications. Tennessee was in the top ten states for the number of prescribed pain medications in 2012. In addition, a 2010 report for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Tennessee ranked eighth nationally nationally for drug-overdose deaths. Opioid addiction … Continue reading Pain Management Presents Complex Issues for UR
A Trip to the Kingsport Office
Kingsport, Tennessee is located in the Northeast end of the State. It is known as the “Model City” because a city planner and landscape architect designed the original layout of the town. Kingsport is the home to Eastman Chemical Company, which employs 15,000 people around the world and was once the largest private employer in … Continue reading A Trip to the Kingsport Office
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