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Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers chiropractor malpractice, negligence and injuries. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.chiropracticinjurylawyer.com/
  • May 16

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
    Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
  • May 16

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull
    Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
  • May 12

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe
    A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…
Rank this Week: 379

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers drug product warnings, recalls and lawsuits. By Jones Ward PLC.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • May 16

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor
    Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…
  • May 14

    Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall cost soars to $230 million

    Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall cost soars to $230 million
    The financial fallout of the Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant recall is deepening, with the defective device costing its manufacturer another $40 million in the last three months. Stryker Corp., based in Michigan, has now incurred a total of…
  • May 13

    CPSC Approves New Rule to Improve Stroller Safety

    CPSC Approves New Rule to Improve Stroller Safety
    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, charged with overseeing the safety of consumer products, approved a notice of proposed rulemaking last week to create a federal safety standard for strollers. The new regulation aims to prevent…
Rank this Week: 395

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Kentucky Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law in Kentucky. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide

    Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs Worldwide
    Chrysler has recalled 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to a cracked circuit board issue that could force the vehicles into neutral. The crack in the circuit board causes a faulty signal when the vehicles are being started. If they shift into…
  • May 16

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull

    Kentucky City May Ban Pit Bull
    Officials in Flemingsburg, a northeastern Kentucky city, are considering a ban on pit bulls. The city’s Mayor, Marty Voiers, reported that the city has received numerous complaints about the dogs attacking and chasing residents. The…
  • May 12

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe

    Tenth Plaintiff Joins Suit Against Former Detective Crystal Marlowe
    A tenth plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against former Louisville Metro Police Detective Crystal Marlowe and former Chief Robert White, claiming he was wrongfully charged with a crime he could not have committed. Dale Todd, represented by…
Rank this Week: 423

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/
  • May 15

    Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit

    Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit
    We recently reported on the Sixth Circuit’s practice of curtailing extensions of time and not granting them as freely as in the past.  Thus far, the reports related to that are largely anecdotal and there is no formal policy change…
  • May 14

    The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

    The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition
    We have previously reported on the Sixth Circuit’s caseload and the trend toward the use of unpublished opinions.  We’ve discussed that the number of published decisions per judge, the opinions that are the most important to…
  • May 13

    Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Premption Decision

    Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Premption Decision
    In Gardner v. Heartland Industrial Partners, LP, the Sixth Circuit reversed a decision that held that the plaintiffs’ state law tort claims for tortious interference with contract were completely preempted by ERISA.  The Sixth…
Rank this Week: 500

Divorce Law Journal

Divorce Law Journal

Covers adoptions, business valuation, collaborative family law, debt division, grandparent visitation, maintenance, relocation and same sex issues. By Diana L. Skaggs.

http://louisvilledivorce.typepad.com/info/
Rank this Week: 830

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/
  • May 16

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

    Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor
    Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…
  • May 16

    Car wreck attorney: lower DUI limit would save lives in Kentucky

    Car wreck attorney: lower DUI limit would save lives in Kentucky
    Lawmakers and transportation officials are making a new push to lower DUI limits as the nation observes the 25th anniversary of the Carrollton bus crash. Lowering the DUI limit is absolutely the right thing to do. The lawyers at Jones Ward…
  • May 13

    Injury lawyer: data show Kentucky hospitals charge too much

    Injury lawyer: data show Kentucky hospitals charge too much
    When you are hurt in a car wreck due to the negligence of another driver, you want to get the best treatment possible for your injuries. But new government data shows that in Kentucky and Indiana, the same procedure may cost wildly different…
Rank this Week: 896

DBL Law Blog

DBL Law Blog

Covers business, construction, employment and real estate law in Ohio and Kentucky. By Dressman Benzinger LaVelle.

http://www.dbllaw.com/blog/
  • May 17

    DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013

    DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013
    Here are the recent news articles from DBL Law. For these and other articles, please visit dbllaw.com/blog.   Construction   Target Value Design – Target Value Design (TVD) is a tool that is integral to the implementation of…
  • May 17

    Update on Ohio Construction Reform

    Update on Ohio Construction Reform
    The DBL Construction Group has reported on the pioneering Ohio Construction Reform Act (OCR) since its enactment in 2011 and throughout its implementation during 2012. In short, OCR transformed Ohio’s outdated approach to public…
  • May 15

    NLRB Issues Two New Social Media Decision

    NLRB Issues Two New Social Media Decision
    Earlier this month, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) continued its heavy activity in cases involving social media by issuing two new decisions in this area.
Rank this Week: 940

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney…

Kentucky Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers accidents and personal injury. By Ackerson Law Offices.

http://www.kentuckypersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 10

    Bethany L. Hardman Killed In Auto Accident

    Bethany L. Hardman Killed In Auto Accident
    Bethany L. Hardman, age 29, of Wilmore, Kentucky was killed in a Jessamine County Kentucky auto accident. This Kentucky car crash occurred on Thursday just before 9:00 a.m. as Ms. Hardman's 2002 Saturn attempted a left hand turn from Clear…
  • May 10

    Paducah Kentucky Accident Injures Two

    Paducah Kentucky Accident Injures Two
    Kimberly Youngblood, age 50, of Kevil, and Benjamin Crabtree, age 30, of West Paducah were both injured in a Kentucky auto accident that occurred on Woodville Road. The accident happened as Youngblood was attempting to pass Crabtree's…
  • May 8

    UPDATED STORY: Latonya Hunt Of Sidon Mississippi Kill In Louisville Kentucky SUV Accident

    UPDATED STORY: Latonya Hunt Of Sidon Mississippi Kill In Louisville Kentucky SUV Accident
    As the story and the legalities were discussed in an early posting, including photos of the accident, (Click here for link to earlier story link), a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a SUV accident in Louisville Kentucky on…
Rank this Week: 1106

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer…

Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and employment law. By Law Offices of Andrew Alitowski, P.A.

http://www.kentuckypersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    Louisville UIM Car Accident Case

    Louisville UIM Car Accident Case
    In March of 2013, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky had to decide a Louisville car accident case that involved UIM benefits after the lower court had denied the UIM benefits to the injured party. (See…
  • May 10

    Kentucky Car Accident PIP Case

    Kentucky Car Accident PIP Case
    In March of 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky decided a case that involved Kentucky PIP and a car accident. (See Hill v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., 2013 WL 1332611 (E.D. Ky. 2013)). …
  • May 8

    Kentucky Car Accident Insurance Coverage Case

    Kentucky Car Accident Insurance Coverage Case
    In April of 2013, the Court of Appeals of Kentucky held that the insurer was required to utilize the insured’s basic reparations benefits coverage prior to Med Pay coverage. (See Cole v. Fagin, 2013 WL 1694758 (Ky. App 2013)). In this…
Rank this Week: 1342

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law…

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law Blog

Features commentary on recent tort and insurance developments in Kentucky. By Edward Brutscher.

http://kytortjournal.com
  • Apr 22

    Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

    Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off
    After several years, several changes, and more than several posts it is with a heavy heart that I advise my readers that the Kentucky Tort Journal is signing off.  I will no longer be posting or updating original posts or decisions.
  • Sep 10

    Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

    Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th
    The Court of Appeals recently posted its minutes for September 5th, here.  One published case dealing with torts and insurance.
  • Sep 10

    KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

    KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!
    The Kentucky Law Review recently reported on the $5.1 million dollar verdict in Jefferson County. The KLR notes it is one of the highest awards in recent memory and links to the Courier Journal article, discussing the case. Click on the…
Rank this Week: 1333

Kentucky Environmental Matters

Kentucky Environmental Matters

Covers Kentucky environmental law matters, including pollution, human health and toxic torts. By Jeffrey M. Sanders.

http://jeffreymsanders.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 1529

Poppe Law Blog

Poppe Law Blog

Focuses on personal injury, professional malpractice and unfair claims handling by insurance companies. By the Poppe Law Firm.

http://www.poppelawfirm.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1999

Disability Lawyer

Disability Lawyer

Covers Kentucky disability law. By Austin Mehr.

http://mehrdisabilitygroup.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 26

    Austin Mehr Named 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer

    Austin Mehr Named 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer
    Austin Mehr was recently selected to participate in the 2012 Kentucky Super Lawyer list. Less than 5 percent of Kentucky lawyers are named to the list, which selects attorneys based on their reputation and performance.
  • Dec 18

    Austin Mehr Named Top Litigation Lawyer

    Austin Mehr Named Top Litigation Lawyer
    Austin Mehr was recently honored by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). Austin was selected by ASLA as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Kentucky for 2013.This selection comes shortly on the heels of being invited to join…
  • Oct 16

    Life Insurance Applications Up

    Life Insurance Applications Up
    application activity for individually underwritten life insurance rose +1.5% in September, year-over-year, all ages combined, according to the 
Rank this Week: 2305

The Recall Lawyers

The Recall Lawyers

Covers product warnings, recalls and lawsuits.

http://www.the-recall-lawyers.com/
  • Nov 25

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient

    STUDY: Discontinued Drugs May Still be Distributed to Patient
    In a new study recently announced, investigators found that an increasing issue in the healthcare industry arises when doctors fail to inform pharmacists that they have discontinued a specific patient's medication and the pharmacist continues…
  • Nov 25

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive

    OB-GYN Group Proposes OTC Oral Contraceptive
    In a controversial policy opinion released recently by the Committee on Gynecologic Practice by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the group argued for allowing oral contraceptives (OCs, or birth control pills) to be…
  • Nov 24

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled

    Hunter Douglas Window Coverings Recalled
    Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co. has issued a recall for its custom window shades. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a defect with the window shade cords can allow a child to become entrapped and poses a possible…
Rank this Week: 2314

Kentucky DUI Defense Lawyer

Kentucky DUI Defense Lawyer

Covers DUIs, traffic stops and field sobriety tests. By Stephen J. Isaacs.

http://www.kyduiblog.com/
  • May 16

    U.S. Supreme Court holds Officer must obtain warrant for DUI blood test.

    U.S. Supreme Court holds Officer must obtain warrant for DUI blood test.
    The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police must generally obtain a warrant for a blood test before subjecting a drunken-driving suspect to a blood test when the suspect had refused to take the test.
  • May 16

    Criminal Record Expungement Option

    Criminal Record Expungement Option
    There exists more than one way to obtain an expungement of a Kentucky criminal record involving more than one misdemeanor when KRS 431.078 does not apply.
  • Apr 25

    Bias in DUI Case

    Bias in DUI Case
    In order to have a chance at getting a favorable outcome when defending a DUI with an allegedly innocent client, a lawyer should always consider the venue. The venue is where the case will be heard. Kentucky has 120 counties...
Rank this Week: 2867

Kentucky Family Law Blog

Kentucky Family Law Blog

Covers family and divorce law. By Barrow & Weigel.

http://www.barrowweigel.com/blog
  • Mar 25

    New Top Lawyers Edition of Louisville Magazine

    New Top Lawyers Edition of Louisville Magazine
    Louisville Magazine has printed a special edition that contains the correct, complete list of Louisville’s Top Attorneys. The list was originally printed in the March, 2013 edition, but a printing error caused a substantial portion of…
  • Mar 10

    Hugh W. Barrow Named as One of Louisville’s Top Lawyer

    Hugh W. Barrow Named as One of Louisville’s Top Lawyer
    Barrow Law Group, PLLC is pleased to announce that Hugh W. Barrow was recognized in Louisville Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” issue.  The list of “Top Lawyers” was compiled from a survey of members of…
  • Mar 7

    How To File For Divorce in Kentucky

    How To File For Divorce in Kentucky
    There are many different types of divorce in Kentucky. Most Court allow for simple divorces that do not require either party to appear before a judge.  There are also cases that are litigated before a Judge or domestic relations…
Rank this Week: 2901

Lexington Lawyers Blog

Lexington Lawyers Blog

Covers business, construction, employment, mediation and more. From Gregory Troutman.

http://troutmanhays.wordpress.com
  • Jan 3

    A word about extra-judicial debt workout

    A word about extra-judicial debt workout
    Whether you are a small business owner or an individual who is insolvent (cannot pay their debts as they come due), then you may look at doing a workout outside of bankruptcy. The starting point for this, oddly enough, is to get an analysis…
  • Jan 23

    Don’t get ripped off by “debt solution centers”

    Don’t get ripped off by “debt solution centers”
    So called debt solution centers have begun advertising on television during these tough economic times.
  • Jan 17

    Best Business Practices: Customer loyalty versus switchover marketing

    Best Business Practices: Customer loyalty versus switchover marketing
    The "loathe to leave" principle allows credit card companies to raise interest rates after a year or two, insurance companies to jack up their rates year after year, and cable and phone companies to raise rates even in a bad economy. The…
Rank this Week: 2857

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers accidents, bad faith insurance, and premises liability issues. By Miller & Falkner.

http://www.kentuckyinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 10

    Children on Summer Vacation can Mean More Injuries on Amusement Ride

    Children on Summer Vacation can Mean More Injuries on Amusement Ride
    The June 2007 amusement park accident at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville that severed a young girl's feet brought national attention to the safety of amusement park rides. Ever since the accident, her parents have been lobbying the federal…
  • Apr 20

    $90 Million Nursing Home Neglect Judgment Being Challenged

    $90 Million Nursing Home Neglect Judgment Being Challenged
    In 2010, a man filed a nursing home neglect lawsuit against a West Virginia nursing home following the death of his mother in 2009. The woman stayed at the facility for 19 days, during which time she allegedly fell several...
  • Mar 14

    Court to Decide if Generic Drug Makers can be Held Liable for Dangerous Drug Injurie

    Court to Decide if Generic Drug Makers can be Held Liable for Dangerous Drug Injurie
    Almost 80% of all prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic medications. These medications can be offered at a lower price than brand-name drugs because the companies that manufacture the generic versions have not invested millions of…
Rank this Week: 3510

Abell Law Blog

Abell Law Blog

Covers the law and justice system. By Robert L. Abell.

http://abelllaw.typepad.com/abell_law_blog/
  • May 8

    BRB Coverage Comes Before Med Pay Coverage, Court of Appeals Rule

    BRB Coverage Comes Before Med Pay Coverage, Court of Appeals Rule
    Does BRB coverage come before med pay coverage in an auto policy? The answer made a difference to whether the statute of limitations had lapsed on a tort claim in Cole v. Fagin, No 2012-CA-797 (April 19, 2013), where the Court of Appeals…
  • May 7

    Questions Arising from Richie Farmer Prosecution

    Questions Arising from Richie Farmer Prosecution
    It sure seems that Richie Farmer has made a real mess of the practically limitless goodwill that comes from being a UK basketball player and having your jersey hung from the Rupp Arena rafters. The federal criminal indictment is the latest…
  • May 6

    The Most "Pro-Business" Supreme Court Since World War II

    The Most "Pro-Business" Supreme Court Since World War II
    "Corporations Find A Friend In the Supreme Court" reports Adam Liptak in the New York Times. The article draws heavily on a study published in the Minnesota Law Review, How Business Fares In the Supreme Court, and written by, among…
Rank this Week: 3302

CinciCrime Blog

CinciCrime Blog

Covers criminal law in Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. By Michel K. Allen & Associates.

http://www.cincicrime.com/
  • May 17

    Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

    Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case
    Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, is back in the news.  And not for a good reason. A Florida judge has issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he violated several terms of his domestic…
  • May 14

    Ohio Senate cracks down on repeat gun offender

    Ohio Senate cracks down on repeat gun offender
    The penalties and punishments that follow convictions under Ohio law are complicated and frequently changing. The Ohio Senate is focusing its current efforts on changing the sentencing that corresponds to a serious crime, like a felony…
  • May 14

    Local Man’s Hopes of a Cincinnati Grand Prix Crash and Burn

    Local Man’s Hopes of a Cincinnati Grand Prix Crash and Burn
    A Harrison man could faces prison on money laundering and wire fraud charges involving a grand prix race he planned in Cincinnati. Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Dlott sentenced Curtis Boggs to a minimum of 27 months for the…
Rank this Week: 3790

Kentucky Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Kentucky Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. By Richard A. Schwartz.

http://www.kentuckybankruptcylawyersblog.com/
  • May 15

    Filing a Louisville Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse

    Filing a Louisville Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse
    A new rule passed recently by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that will make it easier for stay-at-home spouses to get credit cards. Our Louisville bankruptcy lawyers understand that the ruling allows credit card companies to…
  • May 1

    Education, Solid Career Won't Shield You From Financial Woe

    Education, Solid Career Won't Shield You From Financial Woe
    Today more than ever, our doctors are on the brink of bankruptcy. Our Louisville bankruptcy attorneys know that having a great education and a solid career will not insulate one entirely from financial hardships. The plight of doctors in…
  • Apr 22

    Considering a Louisville Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Lay-Off

    Considering a Louisville Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Lay-Off
    Talk of lay-offs for some 1,100 plant workers in Paducah, KY has had the entire region on edge. Now, it appears those jobs may be safe, at least for the next two months, according to company officials. Our Louisville Chapter 7 bankruptcy…
Rank this Week: 3612

Kentucky Employment Lawyer Blog

Kentucky Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and employment retaliation laws, cases and news. By Miller & Falkner.

http://www.kentuckyemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 26

    Indiana Restaurant Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

    Indiana Restaurant Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
    Workplace discrimination takes many forms, including age, race, gender, and disability. All of these types of discrimination are illegal under federal law. A more recent type of job discrimination that has surfaced is pregnancy…
  • Mar 22

    Woman Can Continue Indiana Discrimination Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese

    Woman Can Continue Indiana Discrimination Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese
    In April, 2011, an Indiana woman's teaching contract was not renewed by the Catholic school where she had taught for eight years. The reason allegedly given to her was that she had undergone in vitro fertility treatments, which is against...
  • Mar 1

    "Open Secret" Causes Workplace Discrimination against Nurses, Other Medical Professional

    "Open Secret" Causes Workplace Discrimination against Nurses, Other Medical Professional
    Those in the medical field are required by an ethics code to treat any patient, regardless of race or gender. But apparently the same does not hold true for patients not discriminating against medical professionals based on these same…
Rank this Week: 4091

Kentucky Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Kentucky Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers filing for bankruptcy in Kentucky and Indiana. By Denise Brown's Legal Direction.

http://www.kentuckybankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 12

    When Am I Entitled To A Free Credit Report?

    When Am I Entitled To A Free Credit Report?
    Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), every consumer is entitled to receive one copy of their credit report from each of three major reporting agencies each year.
  • Sep 6

    Your Credit Report: The Map For Your Treasure Hunt

    Your Credit Report: The Map For Your Treasure Hunt
    Let's get started on your treasure hunt. Get a copy of your credit report and begin the review process.
  • Sep 5

    A Treasure Hunt: Checking Your Credit Report For Errors!

    A Treasure Hunt: Checking Your Credit Report For Errors!
    Yesterday, I issued a challenge to readers to increase their credit score by 100 points within six months. Six months may seem quick, but the point is to get some good financial habits started that will benefit your credit score.
Rank this Week: 3581

Kentucky Injury Lawyers Blog

Kentucky Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers injury and accident news and updates. By the Crocker Law Firm PLLC.

http://www.kentuckyinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • Mar 12

    Social Security Launches Open Government Webpage

    Social Security Launches Open Government Webpage
    Social Security has a new Open Government webpage available to the public through www.socialsecurity.gov/open. The webpage is a portal for all agency activities supporting the President's Transparency and Open Government initiative.
  • Mar 1

    Social Security Awards Contracts For Electronic Medical Record

    Social Security Awards Contracts For Electronic Medical Record
    Social Security announced that $17.4 million in contracts funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act were awarded to 15 healthcare providers and networks to provide electronic medical records. The electronic medical records…
  • Feb 19

    Social Security Adds 38 Conditions to List of Compassionate Allowance

    Social Security Adds 38 Conditions to List of Compassionate Allowance
    The Commissioner of Social Security announced the agency is adding 38 new conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances. This is the first expansion of the list since the original 50 conditions - 25 rare diseases and 25 cancers - were…
Rank this Week: 3955

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Ky Commercial Litigation Blog

Comments on procedural and substantive law affecting the planning of transactions and the litigation of business and commercial matters. By Buechel & Conley.

http://kycommerciallitigation.squarespace.com/kycommerciallitigationblog/
  • May 11

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement

    Arbitration Can Be Compelled by Non-Parties to Agreement
    The Supreme Court has once again firmly planted itself on the side of enforceability of arbitration agreements. We have previously written about this tendency (here) -- prohibiting parties from changing the scope of review of awards,…
  • Feb 28

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again

    Class Action Waivers Redux -- American Express Loses Again
    It has been a few bad weeks for American Express. We wrote a couple of weeks ago about the Second Circuit's decision invalidating class action waivers in arbitration agreements with it merchants. Now the Third Circuit has piled on. In a…
  • Feb 21

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES

    COBRA ARRA TARP YIKES
       In the lagniappe within the in the Stimulus Package passed last week in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (with the pork, the special causes, the non-stimulating stimuli), was something employment and benefit lawyers will have…
Rank this Week: 3526

Potter Law Firm Blog

Potter Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.potterestateplanning.com/blog/
  • May 17

    A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale

    A Cautionary Estate Planning Tale
    A recent news story about potential abuse of powers of attorney provides a cautionary tale for individuals involved in estate planning.  You can read the story here, but here are two important take-aways: 1) A Power of Attorney is an…
  • May 15

    Kentucky Court Ruling Puts Seniors on Notice

    Kentucky Court Ruling Puts Seniors on Notice
    Long-term care insurance can be a solution for many seniors. The cost of nursing home care can be stifling, and making payments out-of-pocket can erode the legacy that you have to leave behind to your loved ones. If you have appropriate…
  • May 13

    Be Aware of Elder Financial Abuse

    Be Aware of Elder Financial Abuse
    It is a good idea to be aware of the perils that you may face as you age, and elder financial abuse is one of them. People sometimes dance around difficult topics, and this is understandable. However, the fact is a significant percentage of…
Rank this Week: 4325

Northern Kentucky Lawyer Blog

Northern Kentucky Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents, DUI, criminal defense, bank side bankruptcy cases, creditors' rights, divorce and family custody, and estate planning. By Fessler Schneider & Grimme.

http://www.fsgattorneys.com/blog
  • Mar 19

    Northern KY Law Firm Welcomes Return of Cincinnati Baseball

    Northern KY Law Firm Welcomes Return of Cincinnati Baseball
    March is almost over and in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky that means only one thing: Reds baseball! The northern KY law firm of Fessler, Schneider and Grimme is happy and proud to welcome back our hometown Cincinnati Reds! Northern KY Law…
  • Jan 4

    DUI Attorney in Northern Kentucky

    DUI Attorney in Northern Kentucky
    NKY DUI Attorney It’s no secret that cops are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Now more than ever people are being arrested and jailed for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, there are varying levels and…
  • Apr 2

    How Is Our Marital Property Divided In Kentucky?

    How Is Our Marital Property Divided In Kentucky?
    The laws surrounding the division of marital property are different for each state, but Kentucky is considered an “equal distribution” state.   During a divorce, it’s rare for both parties to settle on an agreement…
Rank this Week: 4300

Northern Kentucky Bankruptcy…

Northern Kentucky Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings. By Gatlin & Voelker.

http://www.northern-ky-bankruptcy-attorneys.com
  • Dec 7

    Home Loan Modification

    Home Loan Modification
    I get calls daily from people who are seeking a home loan modification. Unfortunately, most lenders are not properly administering Federal and/or State programs for which they were given money by the government during the bank bailout. I…
  • May 31

    IF I FILE BANKRUPTCY WILL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FIND OUT

    IF I FILE BANKRUPTCY WILL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FIND OUT
    This is a common question, because obviously a decision to file bankruptcy is difficult.  Bankruptcies filings are public documents, but in order to access a person must have a pacer account, which would be uncommon for a non-lawyer.  Many…
  • May 31

    CAN I LOWER MY HOUSE PAYMENT IN BANKRUPTCY

    CAN I LOWER MY HOUSE PAYMENT IN BANKRUPTCY
    Sometimes.  In the event you have a second mortgage that exceeds the fair market value of your home, you may be able to strip off the lien in a Chapter 13.  For example, if you have a $100,000 home, with a $100,000 first mortgage and…
Rank this Week: 4615

Patton & Southgate Blog

Patton & Southgate Blog

Covers bankruptcy, criminal defense and injury law topics in Northern Kentucky.

http://www.pattonsouthgatelaw.com/topics/
  • Sep 28

    The ABCs of Bankruptcy: A is for Annuitie

    The ABCs of Bankruptcy: A is for Annuitie
    As a bankruptcy debtor's attorney, one of the least welcome surprises is a non-exempt asset. Recently, I had a client come to me to file a bankruptcy with, among other assets, a "retirement annuity".
  • Sep 28

    What is a hung jury and what exactly does it mean?

    What is a hung jury and what exactly does it mean?
    A hung jury is when all twelve members of the jury panel cannot agree on the verdict, as they must under the rules of our judicial system. What it really means is much more difficult to explain
  • Sep 20

    What does full coverage really mean?

    What does full coverage really mean?
    Auto insurance is not a commodity. Buy the cheapest gas, the cheapest couch you can find. Sit down with your insurance agent and get as good a policy as you can reasonably afford.
Rank this Week: 4250

Civil Words

Civil Words

Commentary on current legal issues, as well as gardening, college basketball and trivia. By Yunker & Park plc.

http://yunkerpark.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 25

    NFL players are employees of their particular team

    NFL players are employees of their particular team
    In the course of determining that Minnesota's drug-testing statute (providing substantive and procedural rights to employees) was not preempted under LMRA §301 (29 U.S.C. §185) by the NFL-NFLPA* collective bargaining agreement, the Eighth…
  • Sep 24

    Victory for Justice

    Victory for Justice
    Today (9/24/10), Chief Judge Coffman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an order granting over 98% of a petition for attorney’s fees and costs on behalf of one of our consumer clients, Madeania Justice.…
  • Sep 23

    The World Equestrian Game are coming

    The World Equestrian Game are coming
    It's an exciting time to live and work in Lexington, KY with the World Equestrian Games only three days away.
Rank this Week: 4601

Kentucky Auto Accident Attorney

Kentucky Auto Accident Attorney

Covers issues impacting auto accident victims in Kentucky. By Blau & Kriege.

http://ky-auto-accident-attorney.com
  • Feb 22

    Settlement Offers After An Accident

    Settlement Offers After An Accident
    At some point after a lawsuit is filed, there is typically settlement talks with the other party – usually with their insurance carrier. And like any negotiation, the more information you have, the better-off you will be during these…
  • Nov 17

    How Do I Deal With A Trucking Company And Its Insurance Company After An Accident

    How Do I Deal With A Trucking Company And Its Insurance Company After An Accident
    I’ll pass along one bit of advice – do not speak with them. When it’s you against a trucking company or its insurance company, it is not a level playing field. Many truck companies are very skilled at truck accident investigations and…
  • Nov 9

    When Can A Lawsuit Be Pursued Against A Trucking Company After An Accident

    When Can A Lawsuit Be Pursued Against A Trucking Company After An Accident
    Since 2008, more than 100,000 people have been injured, many seriously, after an accident with a truck or big-rig. In Kentucky, there are a number of situations or reasons why a truck could cause an accident. Here are a number of the more…
Rank this Week: 4573

KYEstates.com

KYEstates.com

A Kentucky-based conversation on trust & estates law. By Carter Ruml.

http://kyestates.com
Rank this Week: 4612