Reporting Requirement Due on or Before 12/31/2024 In January 2021, the U.S. government passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021. This landmark piece of legislation marks a significant...
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Law and Legacy in the Bluegrass: Robert Trimble
Robert Trimble is widely considered one of the best attorneys in Kentucky history. His humble beginnings lead him from Virginia to Kentucky, where he began to see education and law as his path to the American dream. Trimble successfully pursued this dream and served...
Are there regulations for financial professionals who handle cryptocurrency?
In the evolving landscape of digital finance, cryptocurrency has emerged as both an opportunity and a challenge for financial professionals. It is important that financial professionals take the time to understand the benefits and risks of this relatively new currency...
The Perils of Posting to and Using Social Media During Litigation
In the digital age in which we live, sharing thoughts and experiences on social media has become commonplace for a large portion of the population. However, if you find yourself amid litigation, you might want to think twice before making a post to any form of social...
Law and Legacy in the Bluegrass State: Lena Madesin Phillips
Anna Lena Phillips was born on September 15, 1881, in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, to Alice Phillips and Judge William Henry Phillips. At eleven, she adopted the name Lena Madesin in honor of her brother, who studied medicine in Paris. Through Lena’s...
Kentucky Law Limits Criminal Liability for Health Care Providers
In March of 2024, Kentucky recently became the first state to enact a law that limits criminal liability for mistakes made by healthcare providers. House Bill 159 passed in both the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate and was signed into law in March 2024 by...
Law and Legacy in the Bluegrass: Fred Vinson
Frederick “Fred” Vinson was one of the most notorious politicians in Kentucky history. Just like many of his colleagues and fellow Kentucky politicians, Fred’s experience as an attorney helped launch him into a decorated career in politics. Serving in a plethora of...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Add 66 New Federal Judgeships
On August 1st, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a proposal to add 66 new judges to understaffed federal district courts. If enacted, the bipartisan bill would be implemented over the next decade. It would mark the first large scale expansion of the judiciary...
What is the “suitability” standard for investment professionals’ advice?
Investment professionals operate under rigorous standards to ensure they provide advice that aligns with their clients' best interests. Among these, the suitability standard, as enforced by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), plays a crucial role....
Law and Legacy in the Bluegrass Thomas Todd
Thomas Todd was a trailblazer in the Kentucky legal industry. Todd served as one of Kentucky’s earliest attorneys, judges, clerks, and justices. He played a pivotal role in Kentucky’s transformation from Virginia to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Thomas Todd was born...