Clarifying "Deadly Weapon" in Kentucky Law: New Precedent in Wilburn v. Commonwealth Introduction In the landmark case of Essamond Wilburn v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (312 S.W.3d 321), the Supreme...
Smith v. Commonwealth: Clarifying Miranda Custody Standards in Dynamic Entry Searches Introduction Smith v. Commonwealth, 312 S.W.3d 353 (Ky. 2010), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Kentucky,...
Kentucky Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Double Jeopardy and Death Penalty in Phillip L. Brown Case Introduction The case of Phillip L. Brown v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (313 S.W.3d 577, 2010)...
Affirming Convictions Amid Competency Hearing Challenges: Padgett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction In the landmark case Mark Padgett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (312 S.W.3d 336), the Supreme...
Clarifying the Scope of Qualified Official Immunity in Supervisory Roles: Haney v. Monsky Introduction The case of Erin Haney v. Biljana Monsky (311 S.W.3d 235) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Faulty Construction Not an "Occurrence" Under CGL Policy: Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Cincinnati Insurance Company v. Motorists Mutual...
Kentucky Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Products Liability: Limits on Equitable Estoppel and Discovery Rule Applications Introduction In the case of Fluke Corporation v. Gary...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in James Hunt v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of James Hunt v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, reported at 304 S.W.3d...
Kentucky Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Cases Without Expert Testimony Introduction The case of Robert M. BlankenHTMLHIP, M.D., Appellants, and...
Termination of Parental Rights for Minor Parents: Analysis of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. T.N.H. Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services; and J.L.H.,...
Kentucky Supreme Court Establishes Precedent on Statute of Limitations Tolling Due to Active Concealment in Personal Injury Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Tim Emberton v. GMRI, Inc., the...
Kentucky Supreme Court Mandates Administrative Regulation of Lethal Injection Protocol under APA Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas C. Bowling, Ralph Baze and Brian Keith Moore v. Kentucky...
Sweasy v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: Establishing the Commencement of Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Introduction The case of Betty J. Sweasy v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., adjudicated by the Supreme...
Sovereign Immunity Affirmed for Governmental Air Transportation Entities in COMAIR, INC. v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Corporation Introduction The case of COMAIR, INC.; and Comair...
Affirmation of TruServ Corporation’s Non-Fraudulent Misrepresentations in Business Expansion Projections Introduction In the landmark case FLEGLES, INC. v. TRUSERV CORPORATION, the Supreme Court of...
Defining Governmental Function: Board of Education's Immunity in Personal Injury Claims Introduction In the landmark case Breathitt County Board of Education v. Dot Prater, decided by the Supreme...
Crawford's Supremacy in Confrontation Clause Violations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Commonwealth v. Michael Stone Introduction Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Stone is a pivotal case decided by...
Kansas State Law on Bankruptcy Exemptions Clarified: KRS 427.170 Limited to Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of MPM Financial Group, Inc. v. Michael P. Morton (289 S.W.3d 193) adjudicated...
Affirmation of Firearm Operability Presumption and Palpable Error Review in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Bobby A. Jones Introduction Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Bobby A. Jones (283 S.W.3d 665) is a...
Double Jeopardy Protections Reinforced in Cardine v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction In the landmark case of Eddie Cardine and Michael Curry v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, decided by the Supreme...