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- [Wayne Ritchie Given National ABOTA Award](https://www.rjs.law/01/ritchie-given-national-abota-award/) - RJS attorney Wayne Ritchie was recognized with the Professional Education Award at the National Board Meeting of the American Board of Trial Advocates in Charleston, South Carolina. The award is given periodically, though not annually, when a member has committed significant energy and resources fostering leadership and professional education.
- [James Stovall Obtains Dismissal of Federal RICO Action](https://www.rjs.law/09/stovall-obtains-dismissal-of-federal-rico-action/) - James R. Stovall headed up an RJS litigation team that secured the dismissal of a complaint asserting claims under the federal RICO statute. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee granted a motion to dismiss filed by RJS.
- [Wayne Ritchie Appointed to the ABOTA National Board](https://www.rjs.law/01/ritchie-appointed-to-the-abota-national-board/) - RJS attorney Wayne Ritchie was reappointed to the National Board of Directors of the American Board of Trial Advocates for 2021. Ritchie has served on the National Board for seven consecutive years. Ritchie previously served as the President of the Southeastern Chapters of ABOTA, as well as President of the Tennessee Chapter.
- [James Stovall Appointed Co-Chair of KBA Professionalism Committee](https://www.rjs.law/01/stovall-appointed-co-chair-of-kba-professionalism-committee/) - Effective January 2021, James R. Stovall was appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Knoxville Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee. The Committee advises the KBA Board of Governors about proposed changes to state and local rules of ethics and procedure. Stovall is serving with Knox County Chancellor John Weaver.
- [James Stovall Secured Seven-Figure Settlement for our Clients](https://www.rjs.law/05/stovall-secured-seven-figure-settlement-for-our-clients/) - James R. Stovall headed up an RJS litigation team that secured a seven-figure settlement in a wrongful death action. The litigation involved an insurance-coverage action in federal court, as well as tort claims stemming from the incident that were pursued in state court. In the insurance-coverage action, the federal court granted motions for judgment on
- [Wayne Ritchie Reappointed to the Tennessee Supreme Court Rules Commission](https://www.rjs.law/06/ritchie-reappointed-to-the-tennessee-supreme-court-rules-commission/) - Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee reappointed RJS attorney Wayne Ritchie to serve on the Supreme Court’s Rules Commission. The Commission periodically reviews and evaluates proposals for changes in various rules applicable to Tennessee courts, including the Rules of Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Appellate Procedure, and Evidence.
- [James Stovall Obtains Dismissal of Federal Securities Fraud Action](https://www.rjs.law/06/stovall-obtains-dismissal-of-federal-securities-fraud-action/) - A motion to dismiss filed by James R. Stovall in a federal securities fraud action was granted by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The motion addressed, among other things, whether the negotiation of a stock purchase agreement between financial institutions gave rise to a “purchase” or “sale” of securities
- [James Stovall Named Partner](https://www.rjs.law/07/stovall-made-named-partner/) - James R. Stovall was announced a named partner of the firm on July 1, 2021, at a reception in Knoxville attended by over 100 friends and colleagues. The event was held at the City View Terrace at the Hyatt Place Hotel. Mr. Stovall has been a partner at the firm since 2016. He moved to
- [Stephen Ross Johnson fights for DNA testing that could exonerate executed man.](https://www.rjs.law/12/firm-partner-stephen-ross-johnson-fights-for-dna-testing-that-could-exonerate-executed-man/) - Stephen Ross Johnson “Why do we want to bury our heads in the sand about whether Sedley Alley was guilty or innocent?” Johnson said. The purpose of the statute is not just to exonerate the innocent, he said, but to find out who the perpetrator is. “The truth should not have died with Sedley Alley.”
- [Stephen Ross Johnson on Privacy and Genetic Genealogy: The Future is Now](https://www.rjs.law/12/stephen-ross-johnson-on-privacy-and-genetic-genealogy-the-future-is-now/) - In an article published in the January 2020 edition of Dicta, the Journal of the Knoxville Bar Association, Stephen Ross Johnson focuses on the privac
- [Stephen Ross Johnson selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America" and as a 29th Edition "Lawyer of the Year" for his work in Criminal Defense: White-Collar](https://www.rjs.law/08/stephen-ross-johnson-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-and-as-a-29th-edition-lawyer-of-the-year-for-his-work-in-criminal-defense-white-collar/) - Stephen Ross Johnson has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© and as “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Criminal Defense: White-Collar, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 2011, and this is the 2nd time
- [Samantha Ellis receives the President’s Award for her service with the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division.](https://www.rjs.law/06/samantha-ellis-receives-the-presidents-award-for-her-service-with-the-tennessee-bar-associations-young-lawyers-division/) - On June 16, 2023, Samantha Ellis was awarded the President’s Award by Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division President Brittany Faith. Ms. Ellis received the award for her service as the the CLE Chair and New Attorney Liaison for East Tennessee for the TBA’s Young Lawyers’ Division. Effective July of 2023, Ms. Ellis has been
- [Ritchie installed as National Director of the American Board of Trial Advocates](https://www.rjs.law/01/ritchie-installed-as-national-director-of-the-american-board-of-trial-advocates/) - Wayne Ritchie was installed as a member of the national board of directors the American Board of Trial Advocates at the group's recent meeting in Naples, Florida. ABOTA is an invitation only group of trial attorneys who are devoted to the preservation of the Seventh Amendment's right to trial by jury in civil cases, as
- [Stephen Ross Johnson quoted in Newsweek on the fallibility of eyewitness testimony in criminal cases.](https://www.rjs.law/11/stephen-ross-johnson-quoted-in-newsweek-on-the-fallibility-of-eyewitness-testimony-in-criminal-cases/) - November 27, 2014 Stephen Ross Johnson discusses issues relying on eyewitness testimony in criminal trials. http://www.newsweek.com/2014/11/28/end-eyewitness-testimonies-285414.html
- [Stephen Ross Johnson supervises law students who seek to clear inmates convicted based on junk science.](https://www.rjs.law/09/stephen-ross-johnson-supervises-law-students-who-seek-to-clear-inmates-convicted-based-on-junk-science/) - September 28, 2016 RJS Partner and Adjunct Professor Stephen Ross Johnson teaches the Innocence Clinic at University of Tennessee College of Law, where his students learn about reversing wrongful convictions obtained through junk science. https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/scavenger-hunt-ut-students-try-to-clear-inmates-convicted-by-junk-science/51-327405153
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Obtains Acquittal in Nationally Publicized Case](https://www.rjs.law/07/stephen-ross-johnson-obtains-acquittal-on-all-counts-for-rdj-client/) - In a nationally publicized, hard-fought case, Stephen Ross Johnson obtained not guilty verdicts on all counts for a former University of Tennessee foo
- [Firm negotiates agreement to secure reversal of wrongful conviction.](https://www.rjs.law/10/firm-negotiates-agreement-to-secure-reversal-of-wrongful-conviction/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2011 Margo Freshwater, who goes by Tonya Hudkins McCartor, today entered into an agreement with the State of Tennessee saying she is not guilty, but that it was in her best interest to end her case so she could be with her family. Such agreements are pursuant to the United
- [Multi-million dollar jury verdict returned in favor of Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall client in Federal Court.](https://www.rjs.law/02/multi-million-dollar-jury-verdict-returned-in-favor-of-ritchie-johnson-stovall-client-in-federal-court-2/)
- [$1 Million Judgment Obtained by RDJ Unanimously Affirmed](https://www.rjs.law/07/1-million-judgment-obtained-by-rdj-unanimously-affirmed/) - The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of the real estate development company Johnson & Associates, LLC, in a commercial prop
- [Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall supports Foundation for Criminal Justice](https://www.rjs.law/07/ritchie-johnson-stovall-supports-foundation-for-criminal-justice/) - Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall is a supporter of the Foundation for Criminal Justice (FCJ). The FCJ preserves and promotes the core values of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American criminal justice system. Firm partner Stephen Ross Johnson is a board member of NACDL. For more information, visit NACDL.org/foundation
- [Multi-million dollar jury verdict returned in favor of Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall client in Federal Court.](https://www.rjs.law/02/multi-million-dollar-jury-verdict-returned-in-favor-of-ritchie-johnson-stovall-client-in-federal-court/) - An East Tennessee Jury returned a more than 30 million dollar verdict in favor of Robert T. Stooksbury, Jr., in Stooksbury v. Ross, et al., No. 3:09-cv-498, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Wayne Ritchie served as lead counsel at trial for Mr. Stooksbury, an East Tennessee developer. Read
- [Sixth Circuit Upholds $30 million Verdict for RDJ Client](https://www.rjs.law/08/sixth-circuit-upholds-30-million-verdict-for-rdj-client/) - The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld a verdict of more than $30 million in favor of Robert Stooksbury, an East Tennessee developer. The Court's initial decision denying defendants' appeal was rendered in June of 2013; defendants' request for en banc review was denied on August 5, 2013; and a mandate issued August
- [Stephen Ross Johnson installed to third term on Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://www.rjs.law/08/stephen-ross-johnson-installed-to-third-term-on-board-of-directors-of-the-national-association-of-criminal-defense-lawyers/) - Washington, DC (Aug. 17, 2020) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers installed newly-elected and re-elected officers and directors
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Sworn in as Treasurer of Nation's Criminal Defense Bar](https://www.rjs.law/10/stephen-ross-johnson-sworn-in-as-treasurer-of-nations-criminal-defense-bar/) - Washington, DC (Oct. 15, 2021) - Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in as Treasurer of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's board meeting held on October 9, 2021, in Washington, DC. Johnson is a criminal defense trial and appellate attorney with Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall. Johnson has defended criminal cases
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Sworn in for Two-Year Term as Treasurer of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar](https://www.rjs.law/08/stephen-ross-johnson-sworn-in-for-two-year-term-as-treasurer-of-nations-criminal-defense-bar/) - Washington, DC (Aug. 15, 2022) – Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in to serve a two-year term as Treasurer of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's annual meeting held on August 13 in Palm Beach, FL. Johnson concluded a partial term as Treasurer, and he was just elected to serve
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Sworn In as Secretary of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar](https://www.rjs.law/11/stephen-ross-johnson-sworn-in-as-secretary-of-nations-criminal-defense-bar/) - Washington, DC (August 7, 2023) - Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in as Secretary of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's annual meeting held on August 5 in Chicago, IL. Johnson is a criminal defense trial and appellate attorney with Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall. Johnson has defended criminal cases in
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Sworn In as Second Vice-President of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar](https://www.rjs.law/07/stephen-ross-johnson-sworn-in-as-second-vice-president-of-nations-criminal-defense-bar/) - Washington, DC (Jul. 29, 2024) – Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in as Second Vice-President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association's annual meeting held on July 27 in Seattle, WA. Johnson is a criminal defense trial and appellate attorney with Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall. Johnson has defended criminal cases in
- [Samantha Ellis named East Tennessee Governor for TBA Young Lawyers' Division](https://www.rjs.law/03/samantha-ellis-named-east-tennessee-governor-for-tba-young-lawyers-division/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]On March 10, 2025, RJS Senior Associate Samantha Ellis was named East Tennessee Governor for the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division,
- [James Stovall Elected Inns President](https://www.rjs.law/04/james-stovall-elected-inns-president/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”2_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]On April 9, 2025, James R. Stovall was elected President of the Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inns of Court for
- [Johnson assists in drafting NACDL's Comments to the U.S. Sentencing Commission's Proposed Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines](https://www.rjs.law/03/johnson-assists-in-drafting-nacdls-comments-to-the-u-s-sentencing-commissions-proposed-amendments-to-the-federal-sentencing-guidelines/) - Stephen Ross Johnson, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and active member of its white collar crime and federal sentencing committees, recently assisted in authoring NACDL's comments to the the U.S. Sentencing Commission's 2014 Proposed Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. NACDL's comments are located here.
- [Stephen Ross Johnson to speak on the topics of forensic evidence and expert witnesses at TACDL's 41st Annual Meeting](https://www.rjs.law/07/stephen-ross-johnson-to-speak-on-the-topics-of-forensic-evidence-and-expert-witnesses-at-tacdls-41st-annual-meeting/) - Stephen Ross Johnson has been asked to present at the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' 41st Annual Meeting and Seminar in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 1, 2014. Mr. Johnson, a past-president of TACDL, will discuss forensic evidence and expert witnesses. For more information, visit TACDL.com
- [Firm Lawyers Named to Best Lawyers in America© 2016.](https://www.rjs.law/08/firm-lawyers-named-to-best-lawyers-in-america-2016/) - Tom Dillard and Stephen Ross Johnson have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. Additionally Stephen Ross Johnson was named Knoxville’s 2016 Lawyer of the Year for White Collar Criminal Defense. The award has been given to a member of the firm two years in a row.
- [Stephen Ross Johnson co-authors NACDL report on Criminal Court Reopening considering the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.rjs.law/07/stephen-ross-johnson-co-authors-nacdl-report-on-criminal-court-reopening-considering-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Stephen Ross Johnson serves on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Task Force on Criminal Court Reopening. The Task Force has issued a Statement of Principles and Report regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the reopening of criminal courts in the United States. As explained in the report, “[g]iven the nature of the disease
- [Stephen Ross Johnson provides expert analysis for USA Today on criminal law and mass incarceration](https://www.rjs.law/07/stephen-ross-johnson-provides-expert-analysis-for-usa-today-on-criminal-law-and-mass-incarceration/) - In a July 3, 2020 article, Stephen Ross Johnson was interviewed for USA Today’s Fact Check series: “Stephen Ross Johnson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, a board member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and past president of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, told USA TODAY that it is ‘over simplistic’ to
- [Stephen Ross Johnson presents to Corporate Counsel on Security Issues with Cloud Storage and Video Conferencing](https://www.rjs.law/08/stephen-ross-johnson-presents-on-navigating-the-security-issues-of-emerging-data-platforms-to-corporate-counsel/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]On August 20, 2020, Stephen Ross Johnson presented at the Knoxville Bar Association Corporate Counsel Ethics Seminar on security issues with cloud
- [Catalina L.C. Goodwin Presents Oral Argument at the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals](https://www.rjs.law/02/catalina-l-c-goodwin-presents-oral-argument-at-the-tennessee-court-of-criminal-appeals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”2_3″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]On January 29, 2025, Catalina L.C. Goodwin presented oral argument in State of Tennessee v. Justin Keith Willoughby at the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals in Knoxville, TN.
- [James R. Stovall Presents Argument at the Tennessee Court of Appeals](https://www.rjs.law/03/james-r-stovall-presents-argument-at-the-tennessee-court-of-appeals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On March 5, 2025, James R. Stovall presented oral argument in Stephen Ross Johnson v. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at the Tennessee Court of Appeals in Nashville, Tennessee. A written
- [Catalina L.C. Goodwin Presents Argument at the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals](https://www.rjs.law/03/catalina-l-c-goodwin-presents-argument-at-the-tennessee-court-of-criminal-appeals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”3_5″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]On March 18, 2025, Catalina L.C. Goodwin presented oral argument in State of Tennessee v. Mario Albanese at the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals in Knoxville, Tennessee. A
- [Samantha Ellis Appointed as CLE Chair and New Attorney Liaison of TBA's Young Lawyers Division.](https://www.rjs.law/05/samantha-ellis-appointed-as-cle-chair-and-new-attorney-liaison-of-tbas-young-lawyers-division/) - Effective July of 2022, Samantha Ellis has been appointed to serve as the CLE Chair and New Attorney Liaison for East Tennessee for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. As part of the Practice Services Committee, Mrs. Ellis will plan and coordinate CLEs for attorneys across the State as well as provide resources to
- [Did You Really Post a Picture of Yourself Committing a Crime?](https://www.rjs.law/10/did-you-really-post-a-picture-of-yourself-committing-a-crime/) - Original Post: “Did You Really Post a Picture of Yourself Committing a Crime?: Authentication of Social Media,” Tennessee Bar Journal, November 2018, Vol. 54, No, 11, www.tba.org/journal/did-you-really-post-a-picture-of-yourself-committing-a-crime Social media provides a fertile source for evidence in criminal cases. Suspects give prosecutors unbelievable gifts with incriminating, threatening and otherwise unbelievably stupid admissions posted online. On the
- [Loosening the reins: over-criminalization, business crimes and bipartisan reform](https://www.rjs.law/08/678-2/) - There is an adage about the intersection of criminal law and politics that Republicans generally emphasize prosecution of guns, drugs and violent crimes while Democrats focus on investigation, enforcement, and prosecution of business or financial crimes. There is truth to that. The Obama administration focused on prosecution of civil and criminal health care fraud and
- [Overview of Pertinent Criminal and Civil Statutes](https://www.rjs.law/05/overview-of-pertinant-criminal-and-civil-statutes/) - William Thomas Dillard Table of Contents Criminal Statutes Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347) False Statements Relating to Health Ca re Matters (18 U.S.C. § 1035) Theft or Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds (18 U .S.C. § 666) Medicare Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)) Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Health Care
- [Stephen Ross Johnson presides over Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting](https://www.rjs.law/08/stephen-ross-johnson-presides-over-tennessee-association-of-criminal-defense-lawyers-annual-meeting/) - Stephen Ross Johnson served as President of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers during 2011-12. The finale of his presidency was a successful annual meeting and seminar, including nationally known speakers. During Johnson's presidency, the membership of TACDL grew from less than 700 members to almost 1000.
- [Ritchie Elected President of the Southeastern Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates ("ABOTA")](https://www.rjs.law/04/ritchie-elected-president-of-the-southeastern-chapters-of-the-american-board-of-trial-advocates-abota/) - Wayne Ritchie was installed as President of the Southeastern Chapters of ABOTA at the regional group's annual meeting in Point Clear, Alabama, on April 27, 2013. The group has over 800 members and is comprised of both plaintiff's and defense attorneys who specialize in civil trial practice in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky,
- [Johnson to present at TACDL Capital Defense Training and Tennessee Criminal Defense College](https://www.rjs.law/03/johnson-to-present-at-tacdl-capital-defense-training-and-tennessee-criminal-defense-college/) - Stephen Ross Johnson is slated to lecture at TACDL's William P. Redick, Jr. Capital Defense Seminar on the topic of Mental Health Issues in Complex Cases. Mr. Johnson is again a faculty member at the Tennessee Criminal Defense College, the preeminent trial training in Tennessee for criminal defense attorneys. Both trainings are scheduled for March
- [W. Thomas Dillard to present at the American Bar Association's Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute](https://www.rjs.law/07/w-thomas-dillard-to-present-at-the-american-bar-associations-southeastern-white-collar-crime-institute/) - W. Thomas Dillard will be presenting on "Litigating Prosecutorial Conduct: The Line Between Ethics and Tactics," at the American Bar Association's Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute on September 12, 2014, in Braselton, Georgia. One of the founding members of the firm, Mr. Dillard is a former United States Attorney, Assistant United States Attorney, and federal
- [United States Supreme Court Upholds Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Firm Client](https://www.rjs.law/10/united-states-supreme-court-upholds-multi-million-dollar-verdict-for-firm-client/) - The United States Supreme Court declined to review an appeal of a multi-million dollar verdict awarded to Robert T. Stooksbury, Jr., by an East Tennessee jury, effectively confirming the award. Wayne Ritchie and James Stovall successfully represented Mr. Stooksbury during the appeal.
- [Public Records as Evidence in Criminal Cases](https://www.rjs.law/03/public-records-evidence-in-criminal-cases/) - Original Post: “Public Records as Evidence in Criminal Cases,” Tennessee Bar Journal, March 2016, www.tba.org/journal/public-records-as-
- [Guilty Minds](https://www.rjs.law/11/guilty-minds/) - Original Post: “Guilty Minds,” Tennessee Bar Journal, November 2017, www.tba.org/journal/guilty-minds Is it possible to be convicte
- [Responding to a Criminal Investigation](https://www.rjs.law/05/299-2/) - INTRODUCTION The greatest challenge to a lawyer in the representation of one who is the subject or target of a criminalinvestigation comes from the fact that, in most cases, he or she is unaware of the investigation until it is wellunderway, and has already picked up momentum toward the initiation of criminal charges. It is
- [Computer Forensics](https://www.rjs.law/05/computer-forensics/) - Computers (and the people who work with them) are strange and wonderful things. Whether we like computersor not, all of us who handle criminal cases have to learn how to deal with computers as pieces of evidence. Thisrule applies not only computer crime or pornography cases. In most business and home searches now, thegovernment seizes
- [The Protect America Act](https://www.rjs.law/05/the-protect-america-act/) - The Latin phrase quis custodiet ipsos custodies(“Who will protect us from the protectors”) is attributed to the Roman poet Juvenal. The essential problem was posed by Plato in TheRepublic, his work on government and morality. Several centuries later, Lord Acton accurately described the nature of governmental power. “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts
- [Civility in the Practice of Law](https://www.rjs.law/05/civility-in-the-practice-of-law/) - THE PROBLEM The practice of law has always been subject to abuse by those outside of the profession. This has been true throughout history even though, during significant periods of that history, the disparage lawyers were taking the lead in the founding of our nation and in fostering every significant social and economic development of
- [Be Prepared](https://www.rjs.law/05/be-prepared/) - Table of Contents Criminal Statutes Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1347) False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters (18 U.S.C. § 1035) Theft or Bribery Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds (18 U.S.C. § 666) Medicare Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)) Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Health Care (18 U.S.C. § 669) Criminal
- [The Defense of The Accused](https://www.rjs.law/05/the-defense-of-the-accused/) - INTRODUCTION The defense of the accused in the United States has a fascinating past, a challenging but exciting present, and ahopeful future. A study of the criminal justice system indicates that many of the basic rights and freedoms of democracy are either preserved or lost in the administration of justice. It is important, therefore, to
- [Environmental Criminal Enforcement](https://www.rjs.law/05/environmental-criminal-enforcement/) - INTRODUCTION In the Southeast, many of us find ourselves defending the small company. These organizations have the most to lose from a suspension or a debarment from government contracts, and they will have a tougher fight than larger companies because they do not have the same political and/or economic influence. The worst case
- [How to Practice Dentistry and Stay Out of Jail](https://www.rjs.law/05/how-to-practice-dentistry-and-stay-out-of-jail/) - INTRODUCTION Let me tell you how to go to jail while practicing dentistry. You are a fine dentist and a great person. Everyone loves you. You are working hard, providing for your family, and really not being paid what you are worth. Do a few things to set a bad example *back date Jan. work
- [Justice is a Process, Not a Result](https://www.rjs.law/05/justice-is-a-process-not-a-result/) - Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person
- [Justice Through the Looking Glass](https://www.rjs.law/05/justice-through-the-looking-glass/) - Almost everyone in the country now knows William Kennedy Smith. We also know Patricia Bowman, the accuser in what became not just a trial, but a soap opera-style media event, punctuated with x-rated descriptions of the conduct in question. This event was played out in our homes thanks to the ubiquitous eye of the television
- [A Grand Facade](https://www.rjs.law/05/a-grand-facade/) - Executive Summary The grand jury is perhaps the most mysterious institution in the American criminal justice system. While most people are generally familiar with the function of the police officer, the prosecutor, the defense lawyer, the judge, and the trial jury, few have any idea about what the grand jury is supposed to do and
- [Stephen Ross Johnson serving on Tennessee Governor's Criminal Justice Investment Task Force](https://www.rjs.law/12/stephen-ross-johnson-serving-on-tennessee-governors-criminal-justice-investment-task-force/) - Stephen Ross Johnson serves as a representative of the criminal defense bar on Tennessee Governor Lee’s Criminal Justice Investment Task Force, crea
- [Trial Practice Conference set in Milan, Italy](https://www.rjs.law/07/trial-practice-conference-set-in-milan-italy/) - The American Board of Trial Advocates will conduct a trial practice conference with members of the Italian Bar in Milan on October 11-12, 2021. Wayne Ritchie (Knoxville) and Steve Laird (Ft. Worth) co-chair ABOTA’s International Issues Committee which has been planning the conference, which will focus on virtual advocacy, international arbitrations, international patent law, the
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Sworn In as First Vice-President of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar](https://www.rjs.law/07/knoxville-tn-attorney-stephen-ross-johnson-sworn-in-as-first-vice-president-of-nations-criminal-defense-bar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Washington, DC (Jul. 14, 2025) – Stephen Ross Johnson was sworn in as First Vice-President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- [Stephen Ross Johnson Teaches Jury Trial Skills to Lawyers at the Second Annual Tennessee Bar Association YLD Trial College](https://www.rjs.law/05/stephen-ross-johnson-teaches-jury-trial-skills-to-lawyers-at-the-second-annual-tennessee-bar-association-yld-trial-college/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]May 9, 2025 Stephen Ross Johnson, a partner at Ritchie, Johnson & Stovall, presented two continuing legal education seminars to attorneys at the Second Annual Tennessee Bar Association
- [Samantha Ellis Appointed by Governor Lee to Tennessee Board of Appeals](https://www.rjs.law/05/ellis-appointed-by-govenor-lee-to-tennessee-board-of-appeals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]May 6, 2025 Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Knoxville attorney Samantha Ellis to the Tennessee Board of Appeals. This board plays a vital role in resolving employment disputes

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- [Commercial and Employment Litigation](https://www.rjs.law/practice-areas/business-commercial-and-employment-litigation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”1350px” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”125px||125px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_slide heading=”Business, Commercial & Employment Litigation” use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(8,31,51,0.6)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font_size=”58px” body_font_size=”32px” body_line_height=”1.35em” background_image=”https://www.rjs.law/wp-content/uploads/DSC01023-1.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_border_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”58px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”32px” body_font_size_phone=”26px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_slide_button=”margin-top:35px;” global_colors_info=”{}”
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- [Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Products Liability](https://www.rjs.law/practice-areas/serious-personal-injury-wrongful-death-and-products-liability/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”1350px” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”125px||125px||true|false” custom_css_slide_description=”padding: 16% 0% !important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, & Products Liability” use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(8,31,51,0.6)” heading_tablet=”Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, & Products Liability” heading_phone=”” heading_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h1″ header_font_size=”40px” body_font_size=”32px”
- [James R. Stovall](https://www.rjs.law/attorneys/james-r-stovall/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”1350%” max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://www.rjs.law/wp-content/uploads/RJSLaw_2024_@benfinch_FinchPhoto-0266-square.jpg” title_text=”RJSLaw_2024_@benfinch_FinchPhoto-0266-square” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”pa-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#607989″ custom_padding=”18%|2%||5%|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”20%|2%|20%|5%|true|false” custom_padding_phone=”20%|2%|20%|5%|true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”24px”
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