Kentucky Law Review

Legal News Roundup - Nov. 30, 2011

Greater Clark school board gives Daeschner options on pay cut vs. job loss

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear orders child-abuse fatality records released

Mike O'Connell sues U of L over hospital merger documents

Medal of Honor recipient from Kentucky sues defense contractor

U of L spinal cord research draws $13.7 million in outside funding

Bed sores Indiana's most common medical error last year

MSD cuts legal fees for bonds

Lawyer Scott C. Cox is the 'go to' guy in big cases

Brain researchers win Grawemeyer Award

People who have suffered brain damage, such as from a stroke or a tumor, sometimes have trouble understanding what's in front of them. This phenomenon had baffled scientists until two National Institute of Mental Health researchers discovered that there are two distinct pathways within the brain.

Legal News Roundup from Oct 16 - 23, 2011

Event supports anti-bullying measures

Bullying is personal for Tammy Campbell. Campbell, of Memphis, Ind., has a 23-year-old daughter who is a vegetarian — which has long opened her up to be picked on by others. "If you're different, it makes you a target," Campbell said.

Many Louisville property tax bills to go down or change little; mailing set for Nov. 1

Many property owners in Jefferson County will pay a bit more in real estate taxes in 2011 than the year before, but others will get a break because their assessments have been lowered.

Prosecutor denounces release of sex offender

The release of a sex offender who served less than 13 years of a 100-year prison term has drawn an angry response from a Kentucky prosecutor, who called the parole an insult to the victim.

Sex offender out of Kentucky prison after 12 years of 100-year term

The Laurel County prosecutor is angry at the release of a sex offender who served less than 13 years of a 100-year prison term.

Louisville marks civil rights protests with sign

David Williams' in-law is Restoring America group's sole donor

Man gets 5-year sentence for fatal test-drive crash

Pikeville hospital, U.S. settle Medicare suit

Louisville police 'blocking' drunken drivers

Judge bars group's ads supporting David Williams from airing

NEWS: From around the circuit - Aug 29 - Sept 5, 2011

AT&T suit not shift in policy

Driver in fatal Dixie Highway accident not charged

Some fear Jewish Hospital will lose its being in merger

Judge dismisses Kentucky family's lawsuit over military base shooting

Gail Coontz pleads guilty, will take life sentence for killing her two children

Two children, two drivers injured in car-school bus accident

Judy Green given until Tuesday to produce subpoenaed documents

Jury recommends life in prison for killer of immigrant store owner

Deputy sheriff taints jury pool, delays criminal trials

Prosecutors say they are moving to clear convicted murderer

Former Crawford prosecutor ordered to repay relative's estate

Attorney accuses Judy Green of defying subpoena for documents

Special prosecutor chosen in Sullivan campaign finance case

Green's lawyer asks judge to overturn ethics rulings

Psychologist helps solve custody cases

Convicted murderer's lawyer never told about witness who says he is innocent

Recent News of Note

Judge clears Louisville Orchestra reorganization, attention turns to musician talks

Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud

Louisville ethics panel enforces gift rules

Judy Green case may spur changes in ethics ordinance

After 75 years, nation's last public hanging haunts Owensboro

Kentucky pension fund walloped on Wall Street

Legal News Stories of Recent Note

State property tax rate in Kentucky remains steady

University Hospital cuts indigent care for some

What really happened in Owen County?

MSD audit criticized law firm

Despite warnings, children still being left alone in cars

Kentucky Amish men appealing convictions to top court

Louisville activist Carl Wedekind dies; fought to end Kentucky's death penalty

PVA sends out reminder on homestead-exemption eligibility

Judy Green appeals Ethics Commission ruling in court

Judge orders mine to stop advance warnings

Kentucky court system lifts three-year hiring freeze

Justice Antonin Scalia's pro-tobacco order tossed out by high court

Steve Nunn won't get prison assignment for several weeks

Judge dismisses murder charges against Fort Campbell soldier in women's slayings

No trial date set in Richie Farmer divorce case

Chief Court of Appeals judge orders probe of leaked abortion ruling

Louisville man sues police over alleged beating last year

Hall of Justice escapee caught in Louisville Wal-Mart parking lot

Legal News Headlines from May 16-22, 2011

Lyndon mother charged with murder after 2-year-old boy dies in car

Councilwoman Judy Green faces second ethics hearing Monday

Family wants justice for slaying of Rebecca Riddle

Complaint alleges JCPS discipline discriminates against African American and disabled students

Kentucky Supreme Court rules contempt of court hearings should be open to the public

Trial date for former McMahan fire chief Paul Barth set for Oct. 3

Sex offender registry not retroactive, Kentucky high court rules

Murder charge dismissed against Louisville man

Boy killed in western Kentucky school bus crash

Judge dismisses whistleblower's lawsuit against Archdiocese of Louisville

Supreme Court sides with Kentucky police in warrantless search

Man sues Louisville safari company after failing to see lion or buffalo

 

 

Legal News Headlines from May 8 - 15, 2011

From the Courier-Journal

• David Williams' divorce records released

• Kentucky attorney arrested after fight

• Reader Letters | Judge Prather

• Metro Council approves new zoning to allow Creeker's to have live entertainment
• Indiana Supreme Court: No right to resist unlawful police entry
• Conway accuses Marathon of gas-price gouging
• E.J. Dionne Jr. | Health care's legal fate
• Gail Coontz found competent to stand trial for allegedly killing her children
• Group pushing Confederate heritage license plate
• Woman pleads not guilty to striking 7-year-old with car
• Former Whitley County sheriff admits kickbacks, faces prison
• Suit alleges coal company filed false water reports
• 9 arrested in alleged human-trafficking ring involving Jeffersontown, Newburg houses
• Children getting too many CT scans, some doctors fear
• Judge rejects Planned Parenthood's request to block new Indiana anti-abortion law
• Judge may open part of David
  Publish
  Williams' divorce deposition
• Federal judge to rule on Indiana abortion law Wednesday
• Former detective accused of 'negligence, ignorance, incompetence' in working cases
• Steve Nunn suffers facial injuries in jail fight
• Kentucky to close minimum-security Frankfort prison
• Nine indicted in prostitution network that authorities say included Louisville
• Bypass surgery to sideline Indianapolis prosecutor

From the Blogs/Blawgs:

2011 Voters’ Guide: Where the candidates stand

INTERESTING MUSINGS....

Law Students Achieve Success in Vienna

Law School Active in Community Engagement

CHFS v. Hon. Garber and Hon. Bowles, Ky COA, Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition

Use an iPad at a Deposition

Strange Birth Injury Award: $21M Medical Expenses, $0 Pain and Suffering

Young Lawyer's Guide To Legal Marketing (And Snark Mentoring)

Estoppel Claims Can Prevail Over Unambiguous Plan Language

Statement "Perhaps" Intended To Begin "Process of Compromise" Not Excludable Absent An "Actual ... Difference Of Opinion"

Copy Of Instant Message Transcript Pass The Authentation, Best Evidence And Rule of Completeness Tests

Creating and Using Custom Redaction Patterns

Jury Questionaires

New Local Rule in Middle District of Tennessee Federal Court on Use of Electronic Devices

The Effect of a Stipulation

Cross-Examination Handbook: A Review

Admissibility of Third-Party Video Evidence

Re-Payment of Health Insurance Plans Covered by ERISA

Legal Headines - April 26 - May 8, 2011

Claude Prather, former district judge, dies at 71

Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Hopkins County coal methane case May 9 in Cadiz

Florida Republicans Seek Overhaul of Courts – Issue to be submitted to Voters

WHY THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD RULE QUICKLY TO AMEND SCR 3.130 (8.2)

iPad for Lawyers – There’s an App for That at Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Beshear: State workers will have 6th furlough day despite budget surplus

GOP auditor candidates: one in bankruptcy, other was unable to work

Department of Insurance asks Passport to tighten reporting, conflicts of interest

Manual principal blocks story on teacher found with teen

Larry Clark files election complaint against groups that opposed him

Some more Courier Journal Headlines

• Jefferson judge releases teen jailed for contempt
• Appeals court upholds Kentucky's shorter time for seizing uncashed traveler's checks
• Defense attorney accuses judge of improperly jailing teen
• Outside attorney hired to advise Louisville Metro Council in Judy Green inquiry
• New settlement in Zeon pollution case proposed
• Three women sue University of Louisville over sexual discrimination

One Published Family Law Opinion From Ky Court of Appeals Today

New Published Family Law Last Week

Howard v. Howard, Ky. S. Ct., Discharge of Marital Debt, Modification of Child Support Upon Continued Underemployment, Contempt, Attorney Fees

McMullin v. McMullin, Ky COA, QDRO, Ambiguous Agreement

AG says Adair County hospital board violated open-meetings law , as newspaper alleged

 

Blog Headlines - Apr. 24, 2011

GEE LIKE WE DIDN'T ALREADY KNOW THAT: CODE DEPARTMENT NEEDS CHANGES

AG says U of L physician groups tied to Passport must release salaries, other financial data

Foster v. Fortner, Ky COA, Registration of Foreign Support Order, Modification, UIFSA, Jurisdiction, Waiver

Court of Appeals to hear arguments in appeals from KSP officers, Kentucky Enquirer on April 26 in Williamstown

ABA president-elect to give keynote speech at Kentucky Law Day celebration May 2

Franklin County to break ground for $29.1 million judicial center April 29

THE NEW “SQUEAL” RULE – Your duty to report ethics violations

KBA Ethics Opinion Prohibits Ex Parte Communication Between Judge and Prosecutor

TURMOIL AT KENTUCKY RETIREMENT SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS

State pension agency posts salaries online

Former legislator suspended from practicing law for three years

TrialPad For iPad 2.0 Demo – ABATechShow 2011

11 POWER WORDS FOR 2011

Dress for the Courtroom

 

Legal Headlines - Apr 19-25, 2011

Louisville lawyer Steve Pence tied to case of crooked N.Y. banker

Louisville lawyer Steve Pence, a former Kentucky lieutenant governor and federal prosecutor, has been linked as an unnamed co-conspirator to a federal criminal case in New York in which an ex-bank CEO pleaded guilty to fraud.

Richie Farmer billed state for $359 hotel suite during Sweet 16

Judge rules Biyad guilty of killing his four children

Court reinstates inmate appeals, cites mail rules

Second man indicted in federal court in murder of Lajuante Jackson

Judge declines to stop Police Merit Board hearing, reinstate fired officer

Drunken driver gets 35 years for killing 11-year-old boy riding bicycle