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....
In any negotiation, whether you're settling a business dispute, resolving a family matter, or navigating a complex legal conflict, preparation is everything. One of the most important concepts to understand before entering a negotiation or mediation is your BATNA, or...
The Treasury Department has officially released its final list of occupations eligible for the new “no tax on tips” deduction under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Published on October 2, 2025, the list offers the first formal look at how Treasury is applying...
If you must maintain a license to practice within your profession, you know how important it is to remain in good standing. Whether you are a physician or other medical professional, financial advisor, real estate broker, social worker or anyone else who requires a...
Have you purchased a ticket to a sporting event? If the answer is yes, you have likely bought a limited, revocable license for the event without even realizing it. Customers looking to buy tickets are not purchasing the right to attend. Instead, a customer is...
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...
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...
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...
