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07.28.2017

ELPO staff helps with United Way Day of Caring

ELPO staff helps with United Way Day of Caring Read More

07.06.2017

Kenly Ames presents on trade secrets and non-competes at KBA

E. Kenly Ames Attorney Kenly Ames presented at the Kentucky Bar Association annual conference on the topic of trade secrets and non-compete agreements. She gave an overview of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, which for the first time creates a federal… Read More

06.09.2017

Rebecca Simpson, Francisco Serrano speak to summer youth program

Rebecca Simpson, Francisco Serrano speak to summer youth program Read More

06.01.2017

Dying without a will causes legal disputes for Prince

By Nathan Vinson, Attorney English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley, LLP Prince performing in concert in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Bob Young. It’s been more than a year since music legend Prince died unexpectedly at his home in Minnesota. He was actively touring and working at the time of his death on April 21, 2016, at the young age of 57. You’re forgiven if you assumed his estate was long settled, since he died more than a year ago. But it’s not done yet – and may not be for quite a while – due to the fact that he died without a will. It’s astounding to think that someone who is as famous, prosperous and with as many assets as Prince would die without this basic legal document. But as it turns out, he’s no different than anyone else – he probably didn’t want to think about death. Whether you die a famous millionaire or with few assets, if you don't have a Will you can leave a large mess. Heirs you would have never wanted to have your property could get it. Your estate will spend more probating your assets as well, and those who you wished to receive items from your estate may never see them. Prince was a very charitable man, yet none of his millions he had nor future royalties will benefit those he likely would have preferred to benefit. Plus, the estate will shell out much more than anyone would want to pay in estate taxes. Your children and family will be far happier if you take care of this before you die – and there’s no doubt it will bring you piece of mind, too. Read More

05.21.2017

Rebecca Simpson honored with Pro Bono Publico Award from bar association

Rebecca Simpson Family law attorney Rebecca Simpson received the Pro Bono Publico Award at the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association’s annual Law Day ceremony on May 19. She was honored for accepting pro bono cases on behalf of victims of domestic violence at the trial and… Read More

04.25.2017

Attorney Sarah Jarboe organizes environmental law conference

Attorney Sarah Jarboe organizes environmental law conference Read More

04.20.2017

Kentucky Appellate Court affirms verdict in scooter accident case

Most personal injury lawsuits settle out of court, but some do proceed to trial. Most often, this happens because the parties disagree as to who was at fault, the amount of damages to which the plaintiff is entitled, or both. When one party is displeased with the jury's decision, he or she has the right to appeal the trial court's entry of judgment on the verdict to a higher court. However, much deference is afforded to the jury's verdict, and the burden is on the appealing party to convince the appellate court that a legally reversible error was made in the lower court. Read More

03.30.2017

LaJuana Wilcher speaks at environmental law conference

LaJuana Wilcher speaks at environmental law conference Read More

03.21.2017

Bob Young, Aaron Smith attend ABA TECHSHOW

Bob Young, Aaron Smith attend ABA TECHSHOW Read More

03.03.2017

Kentucky trucking accident insurance case unusually complicated

Lawsuits arising from 18-wheeler accidents can be very complex. One reason for this is that the tractor and trailer may be owned by or insured by different entities. This greatly complicates the path to recovery of a fair settlement or judgment for a person injured in a semi-truck wreck. In a recent case, a rather unique issue arose. The owner of a certain tractor-trailer requested liability insurance on both the tractor and the trailer, but the insurance agent accidentally left the tractor off of the list of the trucking company's vehicles when she sent the application to the insurance company. Read More