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What’s in a Name? Potentially…A Lot!
A trademark or service mark is any word, name, phrase, symbol, device and/or design that serves as a source identifier. Trademarks and service marks serve…
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Investing in the Future
Join us at Thomas More on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 29th at 4:00 PM for a complimentary Estate Planning Seminar. Topics discussed will include…
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How to Properly Handle the Sick Employee that Misses Work
Employers know that regular attendance is a requirement in a job. Employees who consistently miss work can wreak havoc on schedules and delivery of products…
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In a Capital Murder Case, SCOKY Upholds Conviction Notwithstanding JeffCo’s Noncompliant Voir Dire Process — Where Defendant Agreed to It; Also Discussed Preservation of Error for Denial of Juror Challenge
In a May 2014 post we discussed the case of Oro-Jimenez v. Com. 412 S.W.3d 174 (Ky. 2013), in which the Kentucky Supreme Court held,…
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High Court Revives UPS Pregnancy Bias Case
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a Fourth Circuit decision striking down a win for UPS. See the full story here.
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COAKY Panel Holds Jury Gets General Duty Instruction for Informed Consent Claim
In a recent 2-1 decision (see it here) by Chief Judge Glenn Acree, the Kentucky Court of Appeals held in Horsley v. Smith that the…
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HB 168 Passes Kentucky Senate — Bill Sent To Governor For Signature
On March 4th, voting 23-13, the Kentucky Senate passed House Bill 168, which will prevent beer brewers from owning alcohol distributorships in the Commonwealth. Both…
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SCOKY Holds Witness Separation Rule Should Not Be Lightly Discarded for an Expert Witness
In a recent opinion in a criminal case, Spears v. Commonwealth of KY, the Kentucky Supreme Court held that the rule on separation of witnesses, KRE…
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SCOKY Holds Refusal to Admit a Contested Fact Later Proved by Opponent Does Not Justify Attorney Fee Award
A recent decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court clarified Kentucky law on the issue of a litigant’s entitlement to attorney’s fees when it prevails on…
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