Senate Bill 245 makes several changes to Kentucky’s licensing and regulatory framework for businesses that sell tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. The bill was designed, in part, to streamline the licensing process by establishing clearer requirements and creating...
Kentucky’s social work licensure laws are changing. Signed into law during the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 424 (HB 424) updates several provisions affecting social workers in an effort to modernize the state’s regulatory system and prepare...
Keeping on top of statutory updates is key to understanding the law. It is a constantly changing landscape. Not only is it an ever-evolving environment, but most people underestimate the impact statutory changes will have on their own lives. One area of the law, often...
One of the most highly regulated industries in this Commonwealth is health care. Due to this immense level of oversight, it is important for all those who are or who hope to practice medicine, or related occupations, in Kentucky to stay informed about regulations....
In 2022, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) launched Access MFT, a strategic portability initiative designed to simplify licensure mobility for the marriage and family therapist (MFT) profession. After receiving unanimous approval in both...
An executive order is among the most common presidential documents in the United States government. Every U.S. president has issued at least one executive order while in office. Simply put, these documents are a signed, written directive to federal agencies that...
Whether you are signing your first physician employment agreement or negotiating a new contract after years of practice, reviewing the terms carefully is critical. Physician contracts often contain complex compensation formulas, restrictive covenants, and productivity...
A nursing board investigation can feel intimidating, especially when it may seem like the odds are stacked against you. Fortunately, a recent Kentucky court decision confirms that the Kentucky Board of Nursing’s (“Board” or “KBN”) decisions are not beyond review. This...
“Reasonable notice” and “reasonable opportunity to be heard” are two highly important phrases to any Kentucky-based doctor whose professional license stands to be impacted. Crucially, the Legislature has included this very language in the law of the Commonwealth. (KRS...
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has enacted four different constitutions throughout its history. Kentucky’s first constitution was implemented in 1792, with the intent to revise it at the turn of the century. After reconvening, a second constitution was enacted in 1799....
