Doyle v. Doyle: Establishing Mandatory Post-Judgment Interest in Equitable Divorce Settlements Introduction In the landmark case Karen Martin Doyle v. James Samuel Doyle (549 S.W.3d 450), the Supreme...
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules LWOP Sentences for Juvenile Offenders Statutorily Prohibited: PHON v. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Introduction The case of Sophal PHON v. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY (545...
Supreme Court of Kentucky: Harmless Error Doctrine Applied to Jury Instruction in First-Degree Wanton Endangerment Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Billy Reed...
Requirement of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Claims: Adams v. Sietsema Introduction Adams v. Sietsema (533 S.W.3d 172, 2017) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Kentucky,...
Strict Compliance with Verification Requirements Established in Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission v. Wilson Introduction The case of Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission, Appellant v....
Informed Consent and Directed Verdicts: The Supreme Court of Kentucky in Argotte v. Harrington Introduction The case of Alex Argotte, M.D. v. Jacqulyn G. Harrington (521 S.W.3d 550) adjudicated by...
Enforceability of Owned-But-Not-Scheduled UIM Exclusions in Kentucky Insurance Law Introduction The Supreme Court of Kentucky, in the case of Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, Inc. v. Richard...
Kentucky Supreme Court Revises Malicious Prosecution Standards: Martin v. O'Daniel Introduction In the landmark case of Gary Martin Appellant v. Stephen O'Daniel Appellee, decided by the Supreme...
Kentucky Supreme Court Limits Use of Futile-Gesture Doctrine in Employment Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of Norton Healthcare, Inc. v. Lual A. Deng (formerly Jacob L. Aker) presents a...
Executive Authority to Correct Custody Time Credit under KRS 532.120(3): Bowling v. White Introduction Bowling v. White is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Kentucky, rendered on September...
Enhancing Defendant Rights: The Commonwealth v. Bedway Decision Introduction The landmark case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. James Bedway, 466 S.W.3d 468 (Ky. 2015), addressed critical issues...
Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds Parent Company Immunity via Self-Insurance Introduction In the case of Cassandra Falk, Indi v. Dually and as Administratrix of the Estate of James Jeffrey Falk; James...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Upholds Law Enforcement Discretion in BAC Testing under KRS 189A.103 in Commonwealth v. Duncan Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Christopher Duncan (483...
Enhancement of Sentences Under KRS 218A.1413(2)(b)(1): A New Precedent Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Gary Gamble, Sr. (453 S.W.3d 716) marked a significant development in...
Stephen Sykes v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Rule of Completeness and Evidentiary Standards Introduction Stephen Sykes, the appellant in the case of Stephen Sykes v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (453...
Reversing Capital Kidnapping Conviction: The Limits of Other-Act Evidence in Kentucky—ST. CLAIR v. COMmonwealth Introduction In the pivotal case of Michael D. ST. CLAIR v. COMmonwealth of Kentucky,...
Establishing Criteria for Probation Revocation under KRS 439.3106: Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Joseph Andrews Introduction In the landmark case Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Joseph Andrews, decided by...
Supreme Court of Kentucky Affirms Directed Verdict Based on Presumption of Negligence in Wrong-Way Driving Accidents Introduction The case of Reuben J. Wright, et al. v. Kim Carroll (452 S.W.3d 127)...
Qualified Immunity in Educational Settings: Marson v. Thomason Introduction In the landmark case Marson v. Thomason, the Supreme Court of Kentucky addressed the contentious issue of qualified...
Webster v. Commonwealth: Kentucky Supreme Court Sets Boundaries on Appellate Review of Jury Instructions and Sentencing Errors Introduction Webster v. Commonwealth is a pivotal case adjudicated by...