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Chamberlin, Robert P., J.
X  2018-CA-01272-SCT

Jack Parsons and Parsons Law Firm v. Vernon Walters and Donyell Walters; Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case #: 13-cv-140; Ruling Date: 08/28/2018; Ruling Judge: Charles Wright, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed in Part and Reversed and Remanded in Part. On Cross-Appeal: Dismissed as moot. Appellants and Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Randolph, C.J., and Maxwell, J., not participating.

In Re: Commission on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education; Disposition: The Petition to Amend Certain Rules of the Mississippi Rules of Continuing Legal Education and to Adopt a Professionalism Program is dismissed without prejudice. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

In Re: Rules and Regulations for Certification and Continuing Education for Court Administrators; Disposition: Mississippi Judicial College's letter motion requesting amendments to the Rules and Regulations for Certification and Continuing Education for Mississippi Court Administrators is dismissed without prejudice. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

Victoria Morton v. Reericka Belk and Tracey J. Crayton; Lee County Court; LC Case #: CV2015-000517; Ruling Date: 12/21/2018; Ruling Judge: Charles Brett; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. King, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Kitchens, P.J. Dissenting Opinion: King, P.J. Votes: Kitchens, P.J., Joins This Opinion.

The Mississippi Bar v. Wanda X. Abioto; Disposition: The Motion for Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses filed by the Mississippi Bar is granted. See opinion of this Court handed down this date.

The Mississippi Bar v. Wanda X. Abioto; Majority Opinion: Randolph, C.J. Disposition: Wanda X. Abioto is Suspended from the Practice of Law for one year. Abioto shall be assessed all costs and expenses. Wanda X. Abioto is taxed with costs. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.