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Page One Blog has two recent posts

Posted on December 26, 2008
Page One Blog has two recent posts on legal issues. One on the University of Cumberlands court case and the other on the KBA VP Election.Here are the links/headlines: University of the Cumberlands Case Goes Supreme By jake on Wasted Money More on the Oldfather-Keane Situation By jake on FEAR!

INTERNET: Kentucky decision on internet gambling and domain seizures considered flawed in article found at Findlaw

Posted on December 26, 2008
Kentucky courts may have global impact in its decision on internet gambling sites and the state's attempt to seize domain names. Here is a Findlaw article rather critical of the decision, and you can click on the heading for the entire story and analysis...

COURTS: Jefferson Circuit Court Judge denies request to hold church leaders in contempt

Posted on December 24, 2008
From Jefferson Circuit Court - story in Courier Journal. Click on heading for entire story.Judge urges church cooperationContempt order against leaders deniedBy Peter Smith ? psmith@courier-journal.com ? December 19, 2008A Jefferson Circuit Court judge today declined a request to hold leaders of First Baptist Church in Jeffersontown in contempt of her order that they divulge church financial information to members, urging the parties to work out their differences...

COURTS: Judicial center in Frankfort may decide fate of Frankfort church landmark - Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Posted on December 24, 2008
If the AOC has its way, the Good Shepherd Catholic Church may give way to courthouse expansion. Many of you may recognize this staple in the Frankfort skyline. "The church, with its distinctive steeple, has been a signature of Frankfort's modest skyline and a keystone building in the historic district near the Kentucky River...

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Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009

Posted on December 23, 2008
This year is winding to a close, and Diane and I wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. Remember that when you give, you receive. Tomorrow is Christmas Day, and we will now turn down the lights here at this and our other blogs to spend time with our family and loved ones...

NEWS: "Sen. Bunning profits from his non-profit"

Posted on December 23, 2008
From Bluegrass Politics Blog:Sen. Bunning profits from his non-profit By John Cheves on Charitable foundations U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., set up a charitable foundation in 1996, the year he entered baseball's Hall of Fame. Every year since, he has been the fund's biggest recipient...

COURTS: State prosecutors considering furloughs to meet budget constraints

Posted on December 23, 2008
Budget cuts taking toll in prosecutor's offices per CJ story; click on heading for entire story:Prosecutors could face furloughs3-week closings may stall systemBy Joseph Gerth ? jgerth@courier-journal.com ? December 18, 2008Commonwealth's attorney's offices around Kentucky, including Jefferson County's, would close for three weeks if Gov...

FEDERAL: More guesses at new local US Attorney

Posted on December 23, 2008
More speculation regarding the "new" US Attorney locally. See, Mark Herbert Who Will The New U.S. Attorney Be?

KBA: "Bar association candidate accused of ethics violation - Keane is seeking state bar office" story by Andrew Wolfson in Courier Journal

Posted on December 22, 2008
Andrew Wolfson with the Courier Journal has written a story concerning the pending election for Vice President of the Kentucky Bar Association involving candidate Margaret "Maggie" Keane. Click on the heading for access to the entire story and comments...

Peabody Energy formally ends Thoroughbred plant effort

Posted on December 22, 2008
From Courier Journal. Click on title for entire post:Peabody Energy formally ends Thoroughbred plant effortBy James Bruggers ? jbruggers@courier-journal.com ? December 17, 2008Peabody Energy has ended its quest to build its long-litigated Thoroughbred power plant that had been planned for Muhlenberg County...

READ KENTUCKY: Louisville Attorney and State Rep Scott Brinkman

Posted on December 21, 2008
I liked some of these photos of Kentucky politico's and their reading efforts as portrayed at the state's web site.First into the chute is local lawyer and legislator Scott Brinkman.

BLOGGER Ben Carter passing the reins running BlueGrassRoots Blog as he steps up his law practice at Legal Aid!

Posted on December 21, 2008
BlueGrassRoots.org blogger and lawyer Ben Carter is passing the reins of running that blog to others. Ben began writing at the blog when he was a student at the University of Kentucky. I met Ben a few years back when both of us attended (and matriculated!) from a one-week course by the AOC training us to be mediators! Ben is now married and practicing law here in Louisville with the Legal Aid Society...

JUDGES: "Jefferson County will soon lack any black judges - Activists push for new appointments"

Posted on December 21, 2008
This story in the Courier Journal regarding 7 upcoming judicial vacancies in Jefferson County with 2 in circuit court and 5 in district court (just after an election to replace 2 district court judges and 2 circuit court judge vacancies).In just 12 hours, this story by Jason Riley has garnered 37 comments at the web site addressing a multitude of issues...

COURTS: Kentucky Embracing E-Warrants

Posted on December 21, 2008
From WLKY is a story on e-warrants in Kentucky:Kentucky Embracing E-WarrantsBy Andy Alcock/WLKYFRANKFORT, Ky. -- There's a plan to use the Internet to revolutionize law enforcement in Kentucky. An electronic system for filing criminal warrants is already in place in Metro Louisville and four other Kentucky counties, and Gov...

Minutes for Kentucky Court of Appeals for Dec. 19, 2008 (COA 2008:62)

Posted on December 21, 2008
Click here for PDF copy of Minutes posted at AOC with links to each published and non-published decision this week. 23 rendered decisions - Numbered 1376-1398 with 4 published decisions 1379 criminal 1385 mediation 1391 open records 1392 family law, juveniles

Minutes for Kentucky Supreme Court for December, 2008 (2008:61)

Posted on December 21, 2008
Minutes for Kentucky Supreme Court for December, 2008 (2008:61 Click here for minutes at AOC with links to full text of each decision 10 rendered decisions: 258-267 8 published 4 disciplinary matters 3 grants of discretionary review 3 rehearing petitions denied with none granted Minutes List of all published and nonpublished SCOKY decisions with links to the full text of the decision posted at web site plus orders regarding dismissals, extraordinary writs, discretionary review...

READ KENTUCKY: Louisville Attorney and State Rep Scott Brinkman

Posted on December 21, 2008
I liked some of these photos of Kentucky politico's and their reading efforts as portrayed at the state's web site.First into the chute is local lawyer and legislator Scott Brinkman.

BLOGGER Ben Carter passing the reins running BlueGrassRoots Blog as he steps up his law practice at Legal Aid!

Posted on December 21, 2008
BlueGrassRoots.org blogger and lawyer Ben Carter is passing the reins of running that blog to others. Ben began writing at the blog when he was a student at the University of Kentucky. I met Ben a few years back when both of us attended (and matriculated!) from a one-week course by the AOC training us to be mediators! Ben is now married and practicing law here in Louisville with the Legal Aid Society...

JUDGES: Jefferson County will soon lack any black judges - Activists push for new appointments

Posted on December 21, 2008
This story in the Courier Journal regarding 7 upcoming judicial vacancies in Jefferson County with 2 in circuit court and 5 in district court (just after an election to replace 2 district court judges and 2 circuit court judge vacancies).In just 12 hours, this story by Jason Riley has garnered 37 comments at the web site addressing a multitude of issues...

COURTS: Kentucky Embracing E-Warrants

Posted on December 21, 2008
From WLKY is a story on e-warrants in Kentucky:Kentucky Embracing E-WarrantsBy Andy Alcock/WLKYFRANKFORT, Ky. -- There's a plan to use the Internet to revolutionize law enforcement in Kentucky. An electronic system for filing criminal warrants is already in place in Metro Louisville and four other Kentucky counties, and Gov...

Minutes for Kentucky Court of Appeals for Dec. 19, 2008 (COA 2008:62)

Posted on December 21, 2008
Click here for PDF copy of Minutes posted at AOC with links to each published and non-published decision this week. 23 rendered decisions - Numbered 1376-1398 with 4 published decisions 1379 criminal 1385 mediation 1391 open records 1392 family law, juveniles

Minutes for Kentucky Supreme Court for December, 2008 (2008:61)

Posted on December 21, 2008
Minutes for Kentucky Supreme Court for December, 2008 (2008:61 Click here for minutes at AOC with links to full text of each decision 10 rendered decisions: 258-267 8 published 4 disciplinary matters 3 grants of discretionary review 3 rehearing petitions denied with none granted Minutes List of all published and nonpublished SCOKY decisions with links to the full text of the decision posted at web site plus orders regarding dismissals, extraordinary writs, discretionary review...

Happy Birthday Legal Aid - A week late, and maybe a few dollars short. So please give $$ and help.

Posted on December 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Legal Aid! Here's an op-ed piece from the Courier-Journal written by Kevin Hable. Yes, their birthday was Dec. 15, and it's no spring chicken. But 87 years and going strong. Read this piece, and look inside to see if you can throw a few bucks their way...

SCHOOLS" Pair launches campaign to encourage youths to pull up pants"

Posted on December 18, 2008
From Courier Journal is story about:Pair launches campaign to encourage youths to pull up pantsLouisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USAIn Louisville, the Jefferson County Public School system's dress code bans sagging pants, as do some private businesses

SCHOOLS Pair launches campaign to encourage youths to pull up pants

Posted on December 18, 2008
From Courier Journal is story about:Pair launches campaign to encourage youths to pull up pantsLouisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USAIn Louisville, the Jefferson County Public School system's dress code bans sagging pants, as do some private businesses

COURTS: "Sentencing Delayed in DUI Case" of local insuance agency owner Robert Clarkson

Posted on December 17, 2008
From WLKY with video at their site:Sentencing Delayed In DUI CaseBy Hailee Lampert/WLKYLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The owner of a local insurance agency has pleaded guilty and was supposed to be sentenced Friday in a drunken driving case but now, he'll have to wait another month to learn his fate...

HORSES: Curlin appraised at $20 million; makes N.Dak. News

Posted on December 17, 2008
Kentucky's Curlin spinning stories elsewhere:Appraiser values Curlin at $20 millionAG Week - Grand Forks,ND,USACircuit judge Roger Crittenden is trying to sort out whether their share of the horse should be sold back to Jackson, who owns the other 80 percent.

TRUANCE: E-town Editorial on Truancy and Family Court Judge's efforts to curb it

Posted on December 17, 2008
Here's an op-ed piece from the News Enterprise:TOPIC: Curbing truancy From News Enterprise OUR VIEW: Helping parents, students connect to issue Missing several days of school and several class assignments that may never get made up can have a huge impact on a student?s academic performance...

APPEALS: Appeal in Kentucky Internet Gambling to be Heard Friday

Posted on December 17, 2008
From PocketFive.com:Appeal in Kentucky Internet Gambling to be Heard FridayPocketFives.com - USA

CRIMINAL NEWS: Marine charged with rape to be tried in court, but discharged from Marines

Posted on December 17, 2008
From Courier Journal. Marine's military discharge does not stop the civilian charges against him from going forward.Marine in rape case discharged from serviceThe Courier-Journal ? December 16, 2008A Marine recruiter who has been charged with two counts of third-degree rape in a case involving a 15-year-old Valley High School student was discharged from the Marine Corps late yesterday, according to a press release from the corps...

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