Kentucky

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS: Courier Journal story by Jason Riley on other Jefferson County Races (Circuit and District Court) with links to LBA Evaluations

Posted on October 20, 2008
Here is Jason Riley's story on the other races in Jefferson County for circuit court and district court:King and Holton battle in Division 16Others also seek spots on the bench By Jason Riley ? jriley@courier-journal.com ? October 20, 2008 While the battle between long-time Jefferson County judges James Shake and Lisabeth Hughes Abramson for a Supreme Court spot is the most important judicial race this year, it may not be the most anticipated -- or at least talked about...

NEWS: "Gambling Domain Names 'Designed' to Be Accessed in Kentucky, Judge Rules"

Posted on October 20, 2008
From Gambling911.com is the following post by Greg Piper:Gambling Domain Names 'Designed' to Be Accessed in Kentucky, Judge Rules The Internet is "still not above the law," at least in Kentucky, Franklin County Judge Thomas Wingate ruled, denying several motions to dismiss the state's motion to seize 141 gambling Web site domains...

UofL LAW: Algeria Fort wins 2008 Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition

Posted on October 20, 2008
From UofL Law: Congratulations to Algeria Ford, winner of the 2008 Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition! Appellant, Jason Schwalm, and Appellee, Algeria Ford, advanced from the first semifinal rounds to compete in the final round. The judges commended them both for an excellent performance.

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES: "Proposed Changes to Advertising Regulations"

Posted on October 19, 2008
From KBA Web Site:The Kentucky Bar Association Board of Governors approved the proposed regulations on July 19, 2008, subject to the review and consideration of comments from the membership. Members wishing to comment on the proposed regulations must do so in writing no later than December 15, 2008...

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KBA: Fall CLE Getaway on Oct. 23-25 at Baden Springs

Posted on October 19, 2008
Come join us [KBA] for our Fall Getaway in beautiful French Lick, Indiana at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel. This magnificent structure boasts luxury suites, fine dining, and exciting casino nightlife! Join your friends and colleagues for Continuing Legal Education courses that will be offered on site Friday and Saturday mornings...

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS: "Four for Judge" - Courier Journal's endorsements in Jefferson County Judicial Races

Posted on October 19, 2008
The Courier Journal has released its endorsements for the four remaining judicial races on the ballot this November having given a thumbs up for Cunningham, Smith, Watkins and Holton. Their op-ed is as follows:Voters in Jefferson County will find four nonpartisan contests for the local bench on their ballots...

PROSECUTORS: Mark Blankenship Appointed Commonwealth Attorney for Calloway and Marshall Counties

Posted on October 19, 2008
From the Murray Times and Ledger:Governor taps Blankenship to fill Ward's postBy HAWKINS TEAGUEStaff Writer Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Murray attorney C. Mark Blankenship as the commonwealth attorney for the 42nd Judicial District covering Calloway and Marshall counties...

GOOD NEWS: Kentucky and Fayette County Bar Foundations Partcipating in Financial Literacy Program for High Schoolers

Posted on October 19, 2008
Kentucky Bar Foundation and Fayette County Bar Foundation working with Fayette County schools giving financial education classes for for high school students. In light of the financial upheavals taking place now, this class is not only timely but crucial...

CRIMINAL: "Ky. judge sets hearing in Iraqi slaying case" in Paducah

Posted on October 19, 2008
From Chron.com is an AP story out of Kentucky. Interesting jurisdictional situation since the soldier is being prosecuted in federal district court rather than a court-martial.Ky. judge sets hearing in Iraqi slaying caseBy BRETT BARROUQUERE Associated Press Writer © 2008 The Associated PressOct...

JUDICIAL ELECTION: Chief Judge Shake's Response

Posted on October 19, 2008
What is most important to you in a Supreme Court justice? Legal ability? Judicial integrity? Overall performance? Having been top rated in each of these categories year after year by the lawyers who know these candidates best, I respectfully ask for your vote...

COURT HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: "Judicial centers built since 1998"

Posted on October 16, 2008
Curious about the cost of courthouse construction in Kentucky? In addition to the series of stories out of the Herald Leader is a list (searchable) of courthouse construction projects since 1998. Hardin and Jefferson Counties are not on the list since they are new but not completed during that time frame...

ELECTIONS: Judicial candidate Katie King in the news and blogs

Posted on October 15, 2008
The Jefferson County District Court Judicial race between Katie King and Judge David Holton will most certainly go down as one of the most "unusual" judicial elections in years. The "race" started off in the primary with more candidates than the Kentucky Derby and without the use of the auxiliary gate...

SETTLEMENTS: "Louisville settles lawsuit in crash with officer"

Posted on October 15, 2008
AP Story based on Courier Journal story on settlement with police in Louisville:Louisville settles lawsuit in crash with officerThe Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. --The mother of a Louisville man killed in a 2006 car crash with a Louisville Metro Police officer will receive $1...

LOCAL NEWS: Protest at Downtown McDonald's over antik-gay incident

Posted on October 14, 2008
Dozens of Kentuckians Protest Anti-Gay Discrimination by McDonald?s Employees?We?re Not ?Lovin? It?!? Say Protestors of Super-Sized Harassment LOUISVILLE, KY ? Representatives of a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups as well as other civil rights organizations protested in downtown Louisville this afternoon in response to an anti-gay incident at a McDonald?s restaurant...

SUITS: "Judge denies PVAs' motion"

Posted on October 14, 2008
Judge denies PVAs' motion from Herald Leader A Franklin circuit judge denied a motion Wednesday by property value administrators to hold the Executive Branch Ethics Commission in contempt for initiating an investigation into nepotism practices of 11 PVAs...

VERDICTS: Woman awarded $9.8 million in medical malpractice case

Posted on October 14, 2008
Woman awarded $9.8 million in malpractice case from Herald Leader A civil verdict of almost $10 million was returned Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by a Lexington hairdresser who became a paraplegic after routine heart surgery. A Fayette Circuit Court jury assigned 31 percent of fault ? or $3,057,894...

UofL LAW: "MINORITY LAW STUDENTS DINNER RESCHEDULED for Nov. 14

Posted on October 13, 2008
MINORITY LAW STUDENTS DINNER RESCHEDULED The Minority Law Students Dinner, hosted by Judge Denise Clayton, has been rescheduled and will be held Friday, November 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Please RSVP by emailing Christie Floyd at christie.floyd@louisville...

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS: Courier Journal issues endorsement for Kentucky Supreme Court race

Posted on October 13, 2008
Courier Journal is now releasing its endorsements. We will post each of them with a link to their web site. Interestingly enough, the endorsement for the Kentucky Supreme Court race seems enigmatic as the editorial noted that "Both candidates are worthy of support...

TRIAL VIDEOS: Recent medical negligence trial's openings and closings posted at TechnoEsq.com site

Posted on October 13, 2008
New Opening Statements on TechnoEsq Trial Videos Posted by Finis Price under Litigation , MiscView commentsComments Opening Statements for the multi-million dollar case Carroll v. Hornung, et.al. are available for viewing and download on TechnoEsq Trial Videos.

AG: Early-release program will continue, for now Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd on Friday denied Attorney General Jack Conway's request to immediately bar the Department of Corrections from releasing prisoners under a new parole credit pro

Posted on October 13, 2008
Beth Musgrave at Herald Leader's Pol Watcher blog has posted (with a link to the order), as follows: Click on heading for her entire post.Early-release program will continue, for now Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd on Friday denied Attorney General Jack Conway's request to immediately bar the Department of Corrections from releasing prisoners under a new parole credit program...

LAWLAPALOOZE: The Cardinal Lawyer: Elvis Cardozo and the Attractive Nuisances

Posted on October 13, 2008
At the Battle of the Legal Bands' Lawlapalooza, the UofL Law was well represented with a band consisting of some factulty and students. Click on The Cardinal Lawyer: Elvis Cardozo and the Attractive Nuisances for some pics, vids, and notes on this event...

ELECTIONS: Local judicial candidates talk to UofL Law Students

Posted on October 12, 2008
From the UofL Law School blog is a post on local judicial candidates appearing at the school: Judicial Candidates Visit Law School By vmsmit06 on Student Several dozen students, staff, and faculty from the law school attended the Brandeis Judicial Forum on October 7, 2008...

BAR: "Bar leader tried to stall abuse deal, records show Bonar, facing complaint, denies any misconduct"

Posted on October 12, 2008
Andrew Wolfson, Courier Journal, has posted the following story; click on heading for his entire story on-line:Bar leader tried to stall abuse deal, records showBonar, facing complaint, denies any misconduct

From UofL Law is a post on upcoming

Posted on October 12, 2008
From UofL Law is a post on upcoming Law Alumni Awards Dinner on Oct. 15:The Cardinal Lawyer: Law Alumni Awards Banquet, October 15 I [Dean Chen] encourage all readers of The Cardinal Lawyer to attend the 2008 Law Alumni Awards Banquet:Law Alumni Awards Banquet Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:00 p...

COA: Appellate Arguments on Oct. 14 in Murray, Ky

Posted on October 12, 2008
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Calloway County Judicial Building in Murray. Proceedings will be open to the public. A three-judge panel consisting of Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sara Walter Combs and Court of Appeals Judges Donna L...

KY GOV: "Transparency" Site Mockup - Or seeing how your tax $$ are being spent; visit it and leave comments

Posted on October 12, 2008
E-Transparency Web Site Goes Online By Valeria Cummings502-564-4240 on Finance and Administration Cabinet A mockup of Kentucky?s first e-Transparency Web site is now online and members of the public are being asked to make comments on its design. ?Kentucky?s Open Door? Web site has been designed as a one-stop venue where citizens can review how their tax dollars are being spent, as well as obtain other vital information about state-funded programs...

FAMILY LAW: "U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Yesterday In QDRO case" By Diana L. Skaggs on Retirement Plans

Posted on October 11, 2008
Family Lawyers in Kentucky may wish to keep watch on this issue now before SCOTUS (or better yet subscribe to the Divorce Law Journal's RSS Feed for updates!):U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument Yesterday In QDRO caseBy Diana L. Skaggs on Retirement Plans

ELSEWHERE: "Law - "Lawyers worry about liability if banks holding client trust accounts fail" By Marcia Oddi on General Law Related "

Posted on October 11, 2008
In the midst of this downturn in the economy, lawyers must also be concerned about their trust accounts too? Here's a post noted by Marcia Oddi at the Indiana Law Blog:Law - "Lawyers worry about liability if banks holding client trust accounts fail" By Marcia Oddi on General Law Related And this is not the only story on the internet on this topic, eg: Hot Topic: Are Lawyers Liable for Client Trust Accounts at Failed Banks? from the ABA Journal By Martha Neil If the bank holding my client trust funds fails, could I be held responsible? That is the question many attorneys are now asking bar associations after the recent failure of California-based IndyMac Bank, and the answer appears to be a qualified yes, according to the National Law Journal...

OFF TOPIC: The public's need to know can be aided by a debate

Posted on October 09, 2008
Interesting thought. Might be an interesting television move to announce a debate, invite Senator McConnell and Mr. Lunsford to appear, and if one of them does not show, then ask the questions to the candidate who did appear. Times are serious; and all the candidates should be serious too...

NEWS: "Government?s role is to protect individual rights, not legislate them" from Glasgow Daily times

Posted on October 09, 2008
From the Glasgow Daily Time is a story on smoking bans, property rights, and SCOKY decision. Click on heading for the entire story on line.Government?s role is to protect individual rights, not legislate themPROPERTY RIGHTS Glasgow Daily Times Q: What is the concept of property rights viewpoint on the smoking ban issue? A: When the Lexington smoking ban was appealed to the Kentucky Supreme Court, the court ultimately ruled that the smoking ban there was constitutional...

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