“Women will make up majority of Kentucky Supreme Court for first time”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
“Women will make up majority of Kentucky Supreme Court for first time”: McKenna Horsley of Kentucky Lantern has this report.
“Pamela Goodwine, longtime judge endorsed by Beshear, wins seat on Kentucky Supreme Court”
HowAppealing
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
“Pamela Goodwine, longtime judge endorsed by Beshear, wins seat on Kentucky Supreme Court”: Lucas Aulbach of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report.
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Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments on concealed carry in school zones
JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
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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Kentucky resident sentenced to twenty months imprisonment for Jan. 6 police officer assault
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
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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Federal appeals court strikes down Kentucky billboard law
JURIST
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
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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“Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors”
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
“Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors”: Brendan Pierson of Reuters has this report on a ruling that a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued this evening.
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Federal appeals court says Kentucky may enforce price gouging law against sellers on Amazon
JURIST
APRIL 30, 2021
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 Supreme Court backs laws limiting governor’s emergency powers
JURIST
AUGUST 23, 2021
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled unanimously Saturday that a temporary injunction blocking new laws limiting Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s emergency powers was improper, and it remanded the case with instructions to dissolve the injunction.
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Supreme Court of Kentucky Holds Subsequent Remedial Measure Rule Can Apply in Criminal Cases
EvidenceProf Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
Similar to its federal counterpart, Kentucky Rule of Evidence 407 provides that When, after an event, measures are taken which, if taken previously, would have made an injury or harm allegedly caused by the event less likely to occur, evidence.
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“Kentucky Supreme Court lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for state court system”
HowAppealing
MAY 18, 2021
“Kentucky Supreme Court lifts most COVID-19 restrictions for state court system”: Joe Sonka of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report. And Cameron Knight of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that “ Kentucky judges can set their own rules on masks and distancing, new rule says.”
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Supreme Court of Kentucky Finds Defendant's Testimony That He's "Kindhearted" Opened the Door For Evidence of His Violence
EvidenceProf Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Kentucky Rule of Evidence 404(a)(1) provides as follows: (a) Character evidence generally. Evidence of a person's character or a trait of character is not admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion, except: (1).
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Court of Appeals of Kentucky Grapples With Former Testimony Hearsay Exception
EvidenceProf Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Similar to its federal counterpart, Kentucky Rule of Evidence 804(b)(1) provides an exception to the rule against hearsay for Testimony given as a witness at another hearing of the same or a different proceeding, or in a deposition taken in.
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“Court Shrugs Off Appeal of Withdrawn Kentucky Ban on Gatherings”
HowAppealing
MARCH 4, 2021
“Court Shrugs Off Appeal of Withdrawn Kentucky Ban on Gatherings”: Rob Tricchinelli of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access) on a ruling that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued yesterday.
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Kentucky Judge Indefinitely Suspended For Not Responding On Time
Above The Law
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The post Kentucky Judge Indefinitely Suspended For Not Responding On Time appeared first on Above the Law. Here's a reminder to stay on top of your dates.
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Former Kentucky police detective pleads guilty to falsifying warrant affidavit that led to death of Breonna Taylor
JURIST
AUGUST 25, 2022
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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Kentucky man says police violated Fourth Amendment by searching his backpack during arrest
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 19, 2024
Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has made an exception for searches made during an arrest. A Kentucky appeals court agreed with Bembury that the search was likely unconstitutional. Acknowledging that the U.S.
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Kentucky Banks Push To Block CFPB's Small-Biz Loan Rule
Law 360
AUGUST 22, 2023
Eight Kentucky-based banks and the Kentucky Bankers Association on Tuesday asked a federal court to block the implementation and enforcement of new small business loan reporting requirements issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, pointing to compliance costs they say are a burden.
Divided Sixth Circuit panel denies federal government’s request for stay of federal district court order invalidating Covid vaccine mandate for federal contractors in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennesse
HowAppealing
JANUARY 5, 2022
Divided Sixth Circuit panel denies federal government’s request for stay of federal district court order invalidating Covid vaccine mandate for federal contractors in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennesse: You can access today’s ruling of a partially divided three-judge panel of the U.S.
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“KY clerk who denied marriage licenses to gay couples wants Supreme Court ruling overturned”
HowAppealing
JULY 24, 2024
” And Sarah Ladd of Kentucky Lantern reports that “ Kim Davis’ legal counsel moves to make her appeal a springboard for overturning marriage rights.” ” And Sarah Ladd of Kentucky Lantern reports that “ Kim Davis’ legal counsel moves to make her appeal a springboard for overturning marriage rights.”
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Judge Says Students Can Sue University of Kentucky for More Coronavirus Refunds
LegalReader
JANUARY 5, 2021
A Kentucky judge has ruled that a lawsuit demanding the University of Kentucky refund students who were forced to leave campus amidst the coronavirus pandemic can proceed. The Wednesday decision was enacted by Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Philip Shepherd.
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December 6th Cincy/NKY FBA Event Featuring Ohio SG, Kentucky SG, and Appellate AUSA
SquirePattonBoggs
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Readers of this blog may be interested in an event that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting on Tuesday, December 6th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration is free for FBA members, judges, law clerks, and court staff. at the Taft Center in Cincinnati (425 Walnut St., 2nd floor of U.S.
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“Because the effect on out-of-state commerce of Kentucky’s price-gouging laws is entirely dependent upon Amazon’s independent decisionmaking with regard to the structure of its online marketplace, the application of those laws to Kentucky-based third-party sellers on Amazon in connection with sales to Kentucky consumers is unlikely to offend the extraterritoriality doctrine of the dormant commerce clause.”
HowAppealing
APRIL 29, 2021
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in a ruling issued today. ” So concludes a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S.
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“Gender-Affirming Care Ruling Could Force Supreme Court Reckoning”
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
“Gender-Affirming Care Ruling Could Force Supreme Court Reckoning”: Mary Anne Pazanowski of Bloomberg Law has this report. ” The post “Gender-Affirming Care Ruling Could Force Supreme Court Reckoning” appeared first on How Appealing.
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Colorado Court of Appeals Finds Trial Court Can't Rely on Additional Race-Neutral Reasons Given on Remand in Resolving Batson Claim
EvidenceProf Blog
MAY 31, 2021
Kentucky, the Supreme Court "ruled that a State may not discriminate on the basis of race when exercising peremptory challenges against prospective jurors in a criminal trial."* In Batson v. Under Batson, once the opponent of a peremptory challenge has.
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“Federal appeals court blocks effort to investigate Joe Fischer’s Supreme Court bid; Judicial commission blocked from investigating Supreme Court candidate Joe Fischer over alleged partisan campaign”
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued today. The post “Federal appeals court blocks effort to investigate Joe Fischer’s Supreme Court bid; Judicial commission blocked from investigating Supreme Court candidate Joe Fischer over alleged partisan campaign” appeared first on How Appealing.
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“US Supreme Court declines to review Beshear’s order halting in-person classes at religious schools”
HowAppealing
DECEMBER 17, 2020
“US Supreme Court declines to review Beshear’s order halting in-person classes at religious schools”: Billy Kobin and Joe Sonka of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report. Supreme Court declines to block Beshear’s order shutting Kentucky schools.”
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Appeals court rules march for life students cannot bring harassment claims against comedian
JURIST
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled Tuesday that Covington Catholic high school students cannot bring harassment claims against comedian Kathy Griffin. The district court dismissed both complaints without prejudice for lack of personal jurisdiction. On appeal, the court consolidated the cases.
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United States: Federal Contractor And Subcontractor Vaccine Mandate Temporarily Enjoined In Kentucky, Ohio, And Tennessee - Littler Mendelson
Mondaq
DECEMBER 4, 2021
District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an order granting a preliminary injunction to block the enforcement of the vaccine mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors in all covered contracts in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. On November 30, 2021, the U.S.
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United States: Kentucky Supreme Court Ends Pro-Insurer Streak In Bad Faith Cases - Freeman Mathis & Gary
Mondaq
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Insurers have had a nice streak of winning bad faith decisions from Kentucky's courts of appeal.
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“As Beshear prepares to lift COVID-19 rules, Supreme Court hears cases on governor’s powers”
HowAppealing
JUNE 11, 2021
“As Beshear prepares to lift COVID-19 rules, Supreme Court hears cases on governor’s powers”: Joe Sonka of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report.
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United States: Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Blocked In Kentucky, Ohio, And Tennessee - Butler Snow LLP
Mondaq
DECEMBER 4, 2021
On November 30, 2021, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an order granting a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of the vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
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Digital Info Not Covered By Smuggling Law, Ky. Court Holds
Law 360
JULY 24, 2024
A Kentucky federal judge has ruled that digital information isn't covered by the federal smuggling statute and dismissed a charge against a magnetics manufacturer and two executives accused of emailing magnet schematics to Chinese companies.
“Justice Amy Coney Barrett argues US Supreme Court isn’t ‘a bunch of partisan hacks'”
HowAppealing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
“Justice Amy Coney Barrett argues US Supreme Court isn’t ‘a bunch of partisan hacks'”: Mary Ramsey of The Courier Journal of Louisville, Kentucky has this report. Piper Hudspeth Blackburn of The Associated Press reports that “ Barrett concerned about public perception of Supreme Court.”
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Sixth Circuit Defers to Real-World Umpires in Dismissal of Kentucky Derby Case
SquirePattonBoggs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The Kentucky Derby is known as the fastest two minutes in sports. But—in federal court at least—the 2019 contest galloped on until last week. The court (Bush, J. It is the second referee-related case to reach the circuit from sports-mad Kentucky in the past year alone. Batchelder, Larsen, JJ.
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Activist Bailed Out In Kentucky After Allegedly Attempting to Murder Political Candidate
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The release of Quintez Brown, 21, after trying to murder a Kentucky mayoral candidate is simply baffling. In Kentucky, all offenses, except some capital offenses, have a right to bail. However, judges may deny bail if they believe that the individual will not appear for court proceedings or is a danger to society.
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United States: Right Result. Right Reason? Kentucky Federal Court Considers Questions Of Intent Under Different Parts Of An Insurance Policy - Freeman Mathis & Gary
Mondaq
MAY 25, 2022
A recent opinion from a Kentucky federal seems to suggest that an insured. Can the same conduct be unintentional, under a broad reading of the word "intent," and still be intentional under a narrower test?
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Sixth Circuit concludes that the Kentucky Billboard Act violates the First Amendment.
SquirePattonBoggs
MARCH 1, 2021
The Kentucky Billboard Act requires a permit for billboards that advertise off-site activities—but no permit is required for on-site billboard advertising. The district court agreed with Lion’s Den and enjoined enforcement of the Act. The post Sixth Circuit concludes that the Kentucky Billboard Act violates the First Amendment.
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Anti-enforcement injunction granted by the New Zealand court
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 29, 2023
For litigants embroiled in cross-border litigation, the anti-suit injunction has become a staple in the conflict of laws arsenal of common law courts. This was the scenario facing the New Zealand High Court in the recent case of Kea Investments Ltd v Wikeley Family Trustee Limited [2022] NZHC 2881.
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JonathanTurley
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
There is an interesting fight brewing in Kentucky between Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Gov. Beshear has correctly cited a major victory recently before the Kentucky Supreme Court — an unanimous decision in favor of his authority to issue pandemic orders. Andy Beshear. In Beshear v.
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$13.5M Deal Ends Amazon Wage MDL That Went To High Court
Law 360
JULY 23, 2021
A Kentucky federal judge granted final approval Thursday to a $13.5 Supreme Court. million settlement resolving multidistrict claims that over 42,000 Amazon.com warehouse workers weren't compensated for time spent in mandatory security checks, ending an 11-year fight that made its way to the U.S.
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Prosecutor seeking judgeship says he has moved on since impregnating defendant
ABA Journal
AUGUST 3, 2022
A Kentucky prosecutor who admitted to impregnating a criminal defendant and having an affair with a dismissed juror is now running for a circuit court…
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Colorado Court Backs Dismissal of Juror For Calling American Justice Racist
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Colorado’s Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a Hispanic man from an Arapahoe County jury because of his observation that the judicial system is unfair to racial minorities, reports The Gazette. According to the provisions of the Supreme Court’s 1986 decision in Batson v.
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December 1, 2021 Court Rules Update
American Legal Net
DECEMBER 1, 2021
New Court Rule Sets Available : California Superior Court, Colusa County, Probate Division ( CAPRCO ). USBC, Kentucky, Eastern District ( KYEB ). Courts Removed. The post December 1, 2021 Court Rules Update appeared first on American Legal Net.
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