Kentucky

End of the year CLEs - Just a start

Posted on June 19, 2009
Here are some CLE notices that I have received via email. Check them out. Some of these are available at your desk via computer OR telephone. From the LBA: The New Ethics Rules: They Are Here - A Review of the New Lawyer Rules & the Discipline Process WHEN June 23, 2009...

COAKY Arguments in Bowling Green on June 19 & 23, 2009 - Public invitied.

Posted on June 18, 2009
Kentucky Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments June 19 and 23 in Bowling Green By Jamie Ball Public Information Specialist 502-573-2350, x 2233 jamieball@kycourts.net http://courts.ky.gov on Kentucky Court of Justice The public is invited to observe as the Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in cases on appeal from Christian, Floyd, Henderson, Lee and Warren counties.

Gambling in the news - and here is what LawReader has to offer on the legal side of the track

Posted on June 18, 2009
Gambling, gambing, and more gambling. The mainline media has gambling rambling; the legislature is gambling rambling as they are sampling some bills, but here are some interesting links from Retired Judge Stan Billingsley at www.Lawreader. SILLIEST LAWSUIT OF THE YEAR FILED IN CAMPBELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT...

JUDICIAL VACANCIES: District Court Judge vacancy for Knox, Laurel Counties - deadline is July 2, 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009
District Court Judge vacancy for Knox, Laurel Counties - deadline is July 2, 2009. 27th Circuit, 1st Division Notice (49KB-PDF) Questionnaire (19KB-PDF)

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JUDICIAL VACANCY: Bell County Circuit Judge - questionnaire due July 2

Posted on June 13, 2009
44th Circuit Notice (49KB-PDF) Questionnaire (19KB-PDF)

JUDICIAL VACANCIES: Boyd Circuit Court Judge - deadline is June 26

Posted on June 10, 2009
Circuit Court Judicial vacancy for Boyd County - deadline for apps is June 26, 2009 32nd Circuit, 1st Division Notice (48KB-PDF) Questionnaire (19KB-PDF)

Toll Free Number for Disaster Legal Services for Victims in Breathitt, Floyd, Owsley, and Pike Counties

Posted on June 10, 2009
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TOLL-FREE NUMBER FOR DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES 877-499-7698 For Victims in Breathitt, Floyd, Owsley, and Pike Counties A toll-free legal aid line is now available for victims of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and mudslides in Kentucky, which occurred during the period of May 3-20, 2009...

LAWYERS WANTED, LAWYERS NEEDED - Kentucky Disaster Legal Relief

Posted on June 10, 2009
Colleagues -- In May, severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, and mudslides devastated many residents of the Commonwealth. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has asked for the implementation of disaster legal services in Kentucky in response to these natural disasters...

JUDICIAL VACANCIES: Family Court Judge in Madison, Clark Counties - Deadline was June 5

Posted on June 07, 2009
Sorry, another late announcement - Family Court Judge vacancy in Clark and Madison Counties. Deadline was June 5. 25th Circuit, 3rd Division - Family Court Notice (59KB-PDF) Questionnaire (32KB-PDF)

JUDICIAL VACANCY: District Court in Clark and Madison Counties - Deadline was JUNE 5

Posted on June 07, 2009
The deadline for questionnaires for this vacancy for District Court Judge in Clark and Madison Counties was due JUNE 5! Ouch. Hope you got the word. If you are really interested, complete the application and send it in. 25th District, 1st Division Notice (59KB-PDF) Questionnaire (32KB-PDF)

JUDICIAL VACANCY: Circuit Court - Bath, Montgomery, Menifee Counties - Deadline due for questionnaires are June 26, 2009

Posted on June 07, 2009
21st Circuit, 1st Division Notice (49KB-PDF) Questionnaire (19KB-PDF)

JEFFERSON CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY: Questionnaires due at AOC on JUNE 12, 2009

Posted on June 07, 2009
This vacancy is for Judge Martin McDonald's seat on the bench. 30th Circuit, 6th Division - JEFFERSON COUNTY Notice (33KB-PDF) Questionnaire (32KB-PDF)

JUDICIAL VACANCY: Jefferson District Court, Div. 11 (Eckert) and 17 (Bartholomew) - Those seeking appointment must have applications in by June 12

Posted on June 07, 2009
30th District, 17th Division - JEFFERSON COUNTY - Judge Matthew K. Eckert Notice (33KB-PDF) Questionnaire (32KB-PDF) 30th District, 11th Division - JEFFERSON COUNTY - Judge Judith K. Bartholomew Notice (33KB-PDF) Questionnaire (32KB-PDF)

JUDICIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Here is a list of some of the upcoming (and some past due) Judicial vacancies created by the retirements in January of this year.

Posted on June 07, 2009
These announcements of judicial vacancies and seeking of nominations almost slipped by me! Check each notice for deadline; I have tried to post them the best I can. Some are past due. The link at the site to go and see when the upcoming vacancies are posted is at the AOC - CLICK HERE...

LOUISVILLE: Zoo Train Wreck injures 22

Posted on June 03, 2009
This story is a sad one regarding the injuries caused by the train wreck at the Louisville Zoo. Although, the Zoo is claiming it was inspected, that does not explain that trains like that should not wreck the way it did. Res ipsa loquitor is still an evidentiary law in Kentucky so that the "act speaks for itself"...

GOV: Judge Orders Gov. Beshear to testify in bid rigging case

Posted on June 03, 2009
I have not posted much on the trials and tribulations developing in the Lawson/Nighbert bid rigging trial in federal court. But, Judge Reeves is ordering the Governor to show up and testify. Not by deposition; not by proxy. Here are some links to recent posts from the Herald Leader's Bluegrass Politics Blog: Beshear says he will testify at bid-rig trial By Beth Musgrave on Steve Beshear Judge: Beshear must testify in bid-tampering trial By Government Editor on Steve Beshear

Yes, I have been AWOL from this

Posted on June 03, 2009
Yes, I have been AWOL from this blog most of May. Hope, I have not lost you, but I will try and do better. Sometimes, you just gotta take a break.

TECH: LBA twitters away with new Twitter Page

Posted on May 15, 2009
Another twitter me this and twitter me that as social media expands in the LBA. I am not twittering yet, but those of you who are, then feel free to leave some anonymous comments on the value and/or interesting asides on the twitter teching. LBA Announcements By vmsmit06 on Student The Louisville Bar Association would like to inform members of our law school community about their new Twitter page...

LAWYERS: Louisville attorney and Kentucky Justice Secretary Brown paying back fed taxes

Posted on May 15, 2009
Bluegrass Politics Blog reports on a local Kentucky politician and lawyer with tax woes. Taxing problems are not the exclusive domain of the Obama administration's appointees. Here is John Cheeves link with a teaser comment: Justice Secretary Brown paying back taxes Kentucky Justice Secretary J...

LOUISVILLE: Fairness Campaign to Host Prop 8 ?Day of Decision? Protest or Celebration Rally

Posted on May 09, 2009
Twitter me this and twitter me that, but twitter me quickly where I'm at. Interesting press release using Twitter to get the word out with date to be twittered and facebooked to those in circle. Fairness Campaign to Host Prop 8 ?Day of Decision? Protest or Celebration Rally 24-Hour Notice of Rally Date to be Released Via Twitter and Facebook (Louisville) As the California Supreme Court draws nearer to a ruling on the state's controversial Proposition 8, the recently-passed law defining marriage as between a man and a woman, Louisville's Fairness Campaign joins organizers from across the country hosting a "Day of Decision" rally?either a public protest or celebration based on the court's ruling...

LOUISVILLE: Some UofL Law Students will be protesting Sen. Mitch McConnell's presence at their graduation - Mitch "you do not speak for us!"

Posted on May 08, 2009
University of Louisville Law student not pleased with Sen. Mitch McConnell and will be protesting during graduation exercises. Dear Sen. McConnell, As a few of the members of the Brandeis School of Law Class of 2009, we welcome you to our commencement...

New Ethics Rules to take effect July 15, 2009 - anyone willing to do commentary/digest of them???

Posted on May 08, 2009
[LINKS TO RULES and RULES WITH CHANGES CORRECTED; note that the additions to the rules are underscored, and the deletions in brackets]. The Rules of Professional Responsibility have been revised with a little mixup in the news. Here are some of the stories, with links to the rules and changes...

KENTUCKY BAR FOUNDATION SPONSORS ?CARE? PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY

Posted on May 07, 2009
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- As the challenges of today?s economy continue to come into focus, high school seniors in more than 20 schools in Fayette, Jefferson, Clark, Madison, Pulaski and Pike counties are benefiting from an innovative approach to financial literacy sponsored by the Kentucky Bar Foundation, Inc...

Supreme Court Justice Venters Speaker at 2009 Law Day in Frankfort

Posted on May 05, 2009
Justice Daniel J. Venters of the Supreme Court of Kentucky will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 Law Day celebration Friday, May 1, at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort. The annual event will begin at 10 a.m. in the chamber of the House of Representatives...

TECH TIPS: Just a reminder and thanks to Finis Price and his TechnoEsq.com blog and web site which combines law and technology into a seamless web

Posted on May 04, 2009
Every now and then, I like to remind you of the technical side of life and the law. Here are some links to one of my favorite blogs and web sites - TechnoEsq.com. Finis Price is a first rate lawyer, first rate computer professional, and when you combine the two - a rare find in this world of specialties! Plus, he's a good person which at my age means a lot! He recently attended the ABA Legal Tech Show, and I am anxious to read about new and useful developments...

KBA: If you want the KBA to email your CLE Credits, you need to give them permission!

Posted on May 04, 2009
On the KBA Website - Because Kentucky Supreme Court rules mandate the confidentiality of KBA CLE records, please email a brief note to cle_reg@kybar.org indicating ?I grant the KBA permission to email my CLE records to me.?

AOC: Job vacancy for AOC Director application deadline this week!

Posted on May 03, 2009
Judicial Branch accepting applications for AOC director Interested individuals have until May 8, 2009, to apply for the position of director (151KB-PDF)of the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts.

New Ethics Rules to take effect July 15, 2009 - anyone willing to do commentary/digest of them???

Posted on May 03, 2009
The Rules of Professional Responsibility have been revised with a little mixup in the news. Here are some of the stories, with links to the rules and changes. Should anyone wish to do any commentary on the rules, just email me and we'll post them! Here is the LINK to the revised rules in PDF which are effective JULY 15, 2009!!! Here is a link to the rules prior to 7/15/2009 with changes and deletions noted and marked! CLICK HERE...

Legal News from Around the Circuit - Apr 23-May 3, 2009

Posted on May 03, 2009
Some recent stories: Top Louisville lawyer sought on tax charges kills himself Courier JOurnal As one of Louisville's leading real-estate attorneys, Hank Diamond closed some of the biggest deals in town, fellow lawyers say -- and he had the Range Rover, Lexus and $520,000 Tudor-style home in Mockingbird Valley to prove it...

Jefferson Courts: Jefferson County ending routine subpoenas of police officers

Posted on May 03, 2009
Big change for those practicing in Jefferson District Court per following Courier-Journal story. Very well written and researched, and due to importance (and fear it may be off line in a week!), the entire story is posted but you may wish to see the on-lines comments at the CJ's site...

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