Kentucky

Judicial budget shortfall or "buddy, can you spare a dime.... or $37.8 million worth of dimes?

Posted on November 25, 2008
Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen has been inaccurately credited with the saying "A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money"? However, it is nonetheless a truism, just as it is easier to save a penny than earn a penny. With that lead-in, I move to stories regarding the budget crunches and shortfalls...

BAR: State bar president gets 15 days to respond to report

Posted on November 25, 2008
From the Courier Journal is another story about the alleged "confidential" inquiry. Again, if it is confidential, then why so much talk before it's final?State bar president gets 15 days to respond to report By Andrew Wolfson ? awolfson@courier-journal...

FAMILY LAW: Hardin County Attorney Has Full Time Family Court Prosecutor

Posted on November 25, 2008
From the Elizabethtown News-Enterprise is a story on:Family court-dedicated prosecutor part of renewed family services By BOB WHITE bwhite@thenewsenterprise.com ELIZABETHTOWN ? With a second Hardin County Family Court bench headed into a second year, and following more than a year of disturbing reports about local social services, the Hardin County Attorney?s office in mid-July employed its first full-time prosecutor for domestic violence, parental rights, custody and juvenile cases...

SETTLEMENTS: Kentucky Kingdom Suit Settled

Posted on November 24, 2008
Kentucky Kingdom Suit settled, amount confidential, but lifetime medicals covered.Six Flags settles with Lasitter familyBy Andrew Wolfson ? awolfson@courier-journal.com ? November 22, 2008 Nearly 1 ½ years after Kaitlyn Lasitter's feet were severed on a ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, the amusement park has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with the teenager's family, who had sued the park for negligence...

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SCOKY: Justice Cunningham speaks at Graves Counth HS

Posted on November 24, 2008
From the Murray State News; click here for entire story.Bill Cunningham, a Kentucky Supreme Court Justice, spoke at Graves County High School Nov. 13, as a part of the University's Regional Stewardship Initiative. The history department sponsored the presentation, and Cunningham addressed the topic "Standing for Justice: The Supreme Court in Kentucky...

LOCAL: JCPLL's Great Escape Luncheon offers a Great Escape Package too!

Posted on November 24, 2008
More on the Sixth Annual Jefferson County Public Law Library Great Escape Luncheon and Silent Auction to be held on Dec. 5. See our earlier post - LOCAL: Jefferson County Law Library Annual Silent Auction to be held Dec. 5, 2008 - RSVP

LAWYERS: Ned Pillersdorf and how "I spent 30 hours listening to lawyers, arguing about boundaries and helping in the election of a new president"

Posted on November 24, 2008
I received the following story about Ned Pillersdorf, an attorney from Prestonsburg, who showed his commitment to fair and free elections as he traveled to Ohio to serve as a "Counselor for Change."Here is the story from the Daily Yonder. I have extracted part of the story Ned Pillersdorf wrote sharing his experience on this road trip for change...

CIVIL TRIALS: Klan ordered to pay $2.5 million in civil trial

Posted on November 23, 2008
The lawyers from the Southern Poverty Law Center presented a theory of liability against the Klan organization claiming it "recklessly bred an atmosphere of hate at the hands of the Klansmen, even though he didn't order it." Here is the Courier Journal story...

Minutes for Kentucky Court of Appeals for Nov. 21, 2008

Posted on November 22, 2008
Click here for PDF copy of Court of Appeals Minutes posted at AOC with links to each published and non-published decision this week (Nov. 21, 2008)

FINDLAW: Seals v. General Motors Corp. and Vance v. Wade

Posted on November 22, 2008
From Findlaw is an email update on Sixth Circuit decisions:U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, November 17, 2008Seals v. General Motors Corp., No. 074415In an intentional tort claim action against defendant-employer General Motors for injuries suffered at defendant's metal stamping plant, grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant is affirmed where the release form signed by plaintiff-employee barred plaintiff's claim as a matter of law...

LBA CLE: Love of the Law and the Law of Love Thursday, December 4 @ 4 p.m.

Posted on November 22, 2008
Join us [Louisville Bar Ass'n] as we welcome local attorneys and civic leaders to the Bar Center for "Love of the Law and the Law of Love," a program of enlightenment and sharing of personal epiphanies and powerful stories. Our guest speakers for the event include: Donald H...

JUDGES: Judge Judith Bartholomew receives annual Sunrise Award for her help in creating a special "mental health" court

Posted on November 21, 2008
Judge Judith Bartholomew receives mental health agency's award for her "mental health" court. Kudos for Judge Bartholomew for a. receiving the award; and b. taking the time and effort to think outside the box and provide the public a needed service while in the public service...

BAR: "Confidential" inquiry into Bar President

Posted on November 21, 2008
What is there about the word "confidential" that I don't get when I read the following story about an ethics inquiry involving current KBA President Barbara Bonar?Confidential (from dictionary.com): " spoken, written, acted on, etc., in strict privacy or secrecy; secret: a confidential remark"...

JUDGES: Judge Chris Olds Investitute on Nov. 24, 2008 at Franklin County District Court - Public invited (lawyers too!)

Posted on November 19, 2008
The public is invited to attend the formal investiture of Chris Olds, who was elected November 4th, 2008 to the Franklin County District Court. Judge Chris Olds represents Franklin County Chief Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Reed Rhorer will preside over the investiture ceremony...

LOCAL: Jefferson County Law Library Annual Silent Auction to be held Dec. 5, 2008 - RSVP

Posted on November 19, 2008
The Jefferson County Public Law Library is having its Sixth Annual Great Escape Luncheon and Silent Auction to support the library which supports the Louisville legal community. We have the best county law library in the state, bar none. And much of the credit goes to Linda Robbins and her excellent staff of Sherryl Borders and Amy Hilliard who have worked hard over the past years during some incredibly lean times to provide local lawyers with the legal research materials critical to an active practice...

FEDERAL: Transition: Considering Kentucky?s U.S. Attorneys

Posted on November 18, 2008
For commentary and analysis on anticipated changes in the US Attorneys Offices in Kentucky, here is Trey Pollard, PolitickerKY.com Reporter report. Click on headline for entire story on David Huber and James Zerhusen future job prospects with new administration:Transition: Considering Kentucky?s U...

ABA Survey and Current State of the Economy

Posted on November 18, 2008
The ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. If you're a lawyer click here to fill out a quick online survey.

TRIALS: Judge Tom McDonald Awards Attorneys Fees of $2.4 million

Posted on November 17, 2008
Here is a link to the order and the article on Judge Tom McDonald's order in Ogburn v. McDonald's (Strip Search Hoax) which awarded the $2.4 million in attorneys fees among the various lawyers for the plaintiffs. We have a link to the actual order and to the article by Andrew Wolfson in the Courier Journal...

DIET DRUG TRIAL: Fen Phen Trial Continued to Feb. 2009

Posted on November 17, 2008
Diet drug trial of Cunningham and Gallion continued to February per story at wcpo.com - Second Fen-Phen Trial Continued.

AOC: Chief Justice to speak to Interim Joint Judiciary Committee on Tuesday at the Capitol

Posted on November 17, 2008
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. will discuss the state of the judiciary when he speaks before the Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The committee will meet at 10 a.m. in room 171 of the Capitol Annex in Frankfort.

TECH: To Blawg or Not; Interesting Question

Posted on November 17, 2008
A recent comic strip in "Pearls Before Swine" by Steve Pastis, made me rethink the "blog/blawging" issue. If you are thinking of blogging for law, then you might rethink your reasons. Fun? Have at it. It's all about you and keep it enjoyable. Regular postings? Essential for committed readership and feedback...

Local lawyer quoted for story on Child abduction out of Michigan

Posted on November 16, 2008
Detroit newspaper reporting on a Michigan child abduction speaks with Diana Skaggs for comment an analysis. Dad, abducted son reuniteBoy, 6, allegedly taken by mom, settles in at homeCharles E. Ramirez / The Detroit News EASTPOINTE -- Jeffrey Edwards feels like he's lived through a nightmare...

Calvin and Hobbes on "The purpose of legal writing"

Posted on November 14, 2008
Here is a must-see post taking a look at the purpose of legal writing. More precisely a look from the inside outside of legal writing from the view of a child and his imaginary friend. Just because the commentary comes from uncomely commentators does not render their content of their critique any less cogent...

ELSEWHERE: Indiana Judge Throws Lawyer and Client Over "salacious and defamatory" affidavit supporting recusal

Posted on November 14, 2008
Interesting issue raised in Indiana court proceeding where counsel files an affidavit with reasons why the judge should be recused in a criminal matter. Per the Indiana Law Blog posts - The attorney held in contempt had "filed an affidavit alleging criminal misconduct by the judge, including patronizing a prostitute and possession of marijuana...

JUDICIAL ELECTIONS: A little after the election flavor of what it was like on the campaign trail

Posted on November 12, 2008
This is an old pre-election piece from Angie Fenton at the Courier-Journal, but it gives you a taste of what judicial campaigning and pressing the flesh entails. Is it all work, all play, or little bit of both on the campaign trail? You decide.Power party DJ Reggie Regg kept the dance floor hopping Saturday night at the Yearlings Club's 11th Annual Black College Alumni Dance at the Horseshoe Casino in Elizabeth, Ind...

LOUISVILLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: "Louisville in the Great War" - Get a local perspective on Veterans Day & WW I

Posted on November 12, 2008

LAW SCHOOLS: Chase College of Law hosts the 2008-2009 Arbitration Competition Kentucky Regional

Posted on November 12, 2008
This weekend Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law hosts the 2008-2009 Arbitration Competition Kentucky Regional (one of four regionals). Two teams from the school are also competing in the competition, as well as one student team from Louis D...

BAR NEWS: ADULT & YOUTH MEDIATORS CELEBRATE MEDIATION (lba)

Posted on November 12, 2008
From the LBA: ADULT & YOUTH MEDIATORS CELEBRATE MEDIATION LOUISVILLE?As the number of juvenile delinquency and violence cases involving our cities young people continues to grow, the Louisville Bar Association (LBA) is doing its part by helping to educate our youth by teaming up with JCPS and other local organizations to host the inaugural program A Meeting of the Minds on Tuesday, November 18...

FRANKLIN: Good Shepherd Property favored for new $30 million Franklin County Judicial Center

Posted on November 11, 2008
From the State Journal (click on heading for entire story)Good Shepherd favored siteBY CHARLIE PEARLOctober 28, 2008The Good Shepherd property on St. Clair and Wapping streets - excluding the historic church building " is now the top-priority site for the new $30 million Franklin County Judicial Center...

DEATH ROW: "Judge: Death Row inmate probably is competent"

Posted on November 10, 2008
From Herald Leader:Judge: Death Row inmate probably is competentBy Brett Barrouquere - Associated Press FRANKFORT ? A Kentucky Death Row inmate who is pushing to be swiftly executed most likely will be found competent to fire the public defenders who have been fighting his death sentence, a judge and attorneys said at a hearing Friday...

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