Alberta Jones was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 12, 1930. In 1959, Alberta was the first African American woman to pass the Kentucky Bar and accepted her first case the day after she received notification that she had passed. Alberta then opened her own...
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Year: 2024
NAR Agrees to $418 Million Settlement
A recent legal settlement has made waves in the real estate industry. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has agreed to pay out nearly $418 million over a four-year period, subject to court approval. While the NAR has admitted no wrongdoing, a spokesperson has...
Update: Federal Judge Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
The Corporate Transparency Act has once again been thrusted into the national spotlight. On March 1st, a U.S. District Court judge in Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (“Act”) is unconstitutional, however, the ultimate direction of the Act is still...
Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (“GLAR”) Mediation and Arbitration
Purchasing a new home may come with a lot of excitement and anxiety. Even the most careful or experienced buyers sometimes face hurdles throughout the process. These alerts often come in the form of Sellers Property Disclosure form. Fortunately, there are well...
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge- the First Female Admitted to the Kentucky Bar
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 1, 1866. At fourteen, she attended the Kentucky Agricultural and Mechanical College (now known as the University of Kentucky), which opened to women in 1880. In 1888, Sophonisba graduated from...
Legal Literacy To Dismiss With or Without Prejudice
Very few people pay any attention to the way a court case is dismissed. Why would they? All that matters is that the case is dismissed… right? Wrong! The way a court case is dismissed is extremely important and can lead to drastically different outcomes. A case may be...
Recent Scams disguised by new Corporate Transparency Act
Each year, new laws are passed, and new acts are introduced. On January 1st, 2024, the newest version of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. Most individuals were not familiar with the CTA, which primarily affects small business owners. Since being...
New “Corporate Transparency Act” How could it affect you?
Each new year brings change along with it, and 2024 is no different. On January 1st, 2024, the new Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) went into effect. The CTA will affect millions of new and established businesses. It requires certain businesses to submit beneficial...
Medical Workers and Substance Abuse
Defending medical workers against allegations of substance abuse Alcohol or drug abuse among medical professionals is not uncommon and can create a heightened risk of patient harm. A timely, smart legal defense is crucial in response to a complaint made to a state...
Kentucky Legislature Expanding Access to Childcare
Kentucky Legislature Aims to Expand Access to Childcare Amid the rising cost of childcare and the closure of many childcare businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Legislature is working to expand access to childcare throughout the state. Last September,...