Supreme Court of Kentucky Establishes Precedent on 'Wanton Murder' Linked to Drug Trafficking Activities Introduction In the landmark case Avery Graves Appellant v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, decided...
Establishing a Rebuttable Presumption in Workers' Compensation: An Analysis of MAGIC COAL COMPANY v. Ronnie FOX Introduction The case of MAGIC COAL COMPANY, Appellant, v. Ronnie FOX; Zaring P....
Correction of Sentencing Errors in Criminal Judgments: The Cardwell v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Case Introduction The case of Charles Cardwell v. Commonwealth of Kentucky presents a pivotal judicial...
Extended Application of Daubert and Mitchell Standards to Technical Expertise: Goodyear Tire v. Thompson Introduction The landmark case of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Appellant v. Dennis...
Affirmation of Anti-Lapse Statute Primacy Over Residuary Clauses in Wills: Blevins and Blevins v. Blevins et al. Introduction The case of Blevins and Blevins v. Blevins et al. addresses a pivotal...
Clarification of Peremptory Challenges Allocation in Joint Defendants Trials Introduction The case of Kimberly Springer and Alexandra Eades v. Commonwealth of Kentucky represents a significant...
Affirmation of Capital Conviction in John Mills v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: A Comprehensive Judicial Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of John Mills v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Supreme...
Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. v. Glass: Kentucky Supreme Court Limits Underinsured Motorist Stacking and Establishes Standards for Bad Faith Claims under UCSPA Introduction In the landmark case of...
Affirmation of Fraud and Promissory Estoppel in At-Will Employment: UPS v. Rickert Introduction The case of United Parcel Service Company and United Parcel Service of America, Inc. v. John Rickert,...
Reopening Workers' Compensation Settlements and Crediting Settled Disability Claims: Insights from Whittaker v. Rowland Introduction Whittaker v. Rowland, 998 S.W.2d 479 (1999), adjudicated by the...
Indefiniteness in Corporate Agreements: Kentucky Court Upholds 'All or Nothing' Enforceability Standard Introduction In the landmark case of Albert Cinelli v. Thomas G. Ward et al. (997 S.W.2d 474),...
Admissibility of RFLP and PCR DNA Evidence Without Pretrial Daubert Hearing: Ste v. Fugate Introduction The case of Steve Ray Fugate versus the Commonwealth of Kentucky (1999) serves as a landmark...
Affirmation of Admissibility of Prior Sexual Misconduct Evidence under KRE 404(b)(1) in Commonwealth v. English Introduction Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jesse James English is a seminal case...
Reaffirmation of the Blockburger Rule in Double Jeopardy Analysis: Taylor v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Robert Taylor v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, 995 S.W.2d 355 (Ky. 1999), is a...
Supreme Court of Kentucky's Ruling on KRS 311.377 (2) and Its Impact on Peer Review Privilege in Medical Malpractice Suits Introduction In SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., d/b/a Flaget...
Usage Tax Assessment on "U-drive-it" Permits Upheld by Supreme Court of Kentucky Introduction The case of Bob Hook Chevrolet Isuzu, Inc. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet (983...
Strict Adherence to Procedural Requirements in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from BOWLING v. COMmonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Thomas C. Bowling, Jr. appealed his conviction and death sentence...
Kentucky Supreme Court Upholds HB250 Health Care Reforms: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of Stuart G. Yeoman, M.D., et al. v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Health Policy...
HARPER v. COMmonwealth of Kentucky: Reevaluation of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims under RCr 11.42 Introduction Edward Lee Harper, Jr., Appellant v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Appellee is a...
County Attorney Assistance in Criminal Prosecutions Without Written Agreement: Insights from Barnett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky Introduction Ricky Dale Barnett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, 979...