Attorney-Client Scrimmage

Lawyer Herb Moncier addresses Chancellor John Weaver.

A hearing in the county’s Byzantine pension lawsuit asks whether the law director can sue on his own behalf.

Commission Sides With Mayor

County Mayor Glenn Jacobs with lawyer John Valliant.

In a 7-1 vote, County Commission tells Law Director Bud Armstrong to drop his pension lawsuits — but the final word will be up to the judge.

L’Etat, C’est Bud

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs with other county officials and lawyers outside Chancery Court.

At a heated hearing, the Knox County Law Department says it can sue whomever it wants, whether the mayor likes it or not.

Resolution Denied

Glenn Jacobs press conference

Giving a win to Law Director Bud Armstrong, County Commission refuses to consider Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ proposed pension lawsuit settlement.