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Federal appeals court strikes down Kentucky billboard law

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that Kentucky’s Billboard Act is unconstitutional. Lion’s Den Adult Bookstore, which is located near the interstate highway in Upton, Kentucky, has a billboard attached to a semi-trailer on an adjacent piece of property.

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Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments on concealed carry in school zones

JURIST

The Kentucky Supreme Court Wednesday heard oral arguments on the prohibition of firearms in school zones. The City of Pikeville appealed a decision from the state’s Court of Appeals, which held that concealed carry permits issued by the state allow permit-holders to carry weapons within federally protected school zones.

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Federal appeals court says Kentucky may enforce price gouging law against sellers on Amazon

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit concluded Thursday that Kentucky may enforce price gouging laws against sellers on Amazon, overturning a district court preliminary injunction. The seller refused to comply and ultimately obtained injunctive relief against the application of Kentucky price-gouging statutes.

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Kentucky resident sentenced to twenty months imprisonment for Jan. 6 police officer assault

JURIST

The US District Court for the District of Columbia sentenced Kentucky resident Luke Hoffman to twenty months imprisonment Friday for assaulting police officers during the January 6 Capitol Riot. Hoffman was eventually arrested at Dover, Kentucky on July 12, 2023. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Former Kentucky police detective pleads guilty to falsifying warrant affidavit that led to death of Breonna Taylor

JURIST

The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a former Louisville, Kentucky detective has pleaded guilty to two separate federal charges. The post Former Kentucky police detective pleads guilty to falsifying warrant affidavit that led to death of Breonna Taylor appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Lawyers could carry guns in court if Kentucky governor signs bill

ABA Journal

Kentucky lawmakers have approved a bill that allows lawyers to carry guns in court. The bill provides that any lawyer licensed to practice law in…

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Supreme Court turns down Kentucky utility’s request to block EPA coal ash rule

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request from a Kentucky utility company to temporarily block an Environmental Protection Agency rule governing the disposal of coal ash while a challenge to it moves forward in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

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