Kentucky

Located in the east-south central region of the country, Kentucky sits in the Sixth Circuit of the United States. It is one of four US states which is constituted under commonwealth, and was originally part of Virginia, prior to becoming a state on June 1, 1792, making it the 15th US state admitted to the union. With a population of over 4.4 million it is the 26th largest state by population, and 37th largest by area, at roughly 40,400 square miles.

Horse racing, college basketball, coal, moonshine, tobacco, bluegrass, automobile manufacturing, and bourbon distilleries throughout the state, are a few of the major trademarks which the state is known for. And, these are among the leading economic-drivers in the state as well. Excellent farming conditions make Kentucky one of the country’s leading economies in farming and agriculture. It is also known for bourbon production, auto manufacturing, energy fuel production, medical facilities, coal, and electricity production, are among the leading areas of development. Total gross product in 2016 for Kentucky was $197 billion, making it the 28th in the nation.

Kentucky is a commonwealth, much like Virginia from which the state was formed.  The government of Kentucky has three branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branch, with headquarters in the state capital of Frankfurt.

The Judicial Branch is known as the Kentucky Court of Justice, and is made up of District courts, Circuit courts, specialty courts as well as an appellate court system comprised of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court.  District courts have limited jurisdiction, and Circuit Courts have general jurisdiction.  Specialty courts cover areas such as Drug Courts and Family Courts. 

Kentucky holds 8 electoral votes during presidential elections.

The National Law Review covers the latest stories and developments in Kentucky. Agency news, recent legislation, tax laws, bankruptcy, employment laws, discrimination cases, and other developing stories and litigation from the state. Visitors will find information about upcoming developments, recent developments, and stories which affect the state of Kentucky, and the country, on the National Law Review.

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Jan
23
2015
In the Uniform Code We Trust: Basic Provisions of Kentucky's Uniform Trust Code McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jan
20
2015
Hide And Seek – Tracking Down Hidden Assets In Divorce Cases McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Dec
25
2014
EPA Announces 2014 Annual Environmental Enforcement Results U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
23
2014
Background Checks Headline in 2014 Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
18
2014
Federal Spending Bill Creates Controversy Over Federal Government’s Position on Medical Marijuana Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
17
2014
OSHA’s New Reporting Requirements Will Not Apply In Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Dec
15
2014
Captives under Scrutiny (Insurance) Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
12
2014
Re-Consideration?: State Courts Looking Hard at Contractual Threshold for Noncompetes Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
12
2014
Data Security in 2015 for Banks, HIPAA Covered Entities, and Small Businesses Too Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
11
2014
Guidelines Regarding Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Prescribing Hydrocodone McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Dec
9
2014
6th Circuit Holds Applicant Is Not an “Employee” and Has No False Claims Act Cause of Action Against Prospective Employer Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
4
2014
Court-Appointed Experts: The Future of Litigation? IMS Legal Strategies
Dec
4
2014
Kentucky Tenant Absence During the Lease Term: Protecting Your Property McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Dec
2
2014
Cable Merger Runs Into Problems In Different Areas of Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
20
2014
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Drastically Impacts All Non-Compete Agreements McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
20
2014
Landlord/Tenant Obligations: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow…But Should Someone Else Be Clearing it? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
18
2014
Energy & Environment Law Update - November 17, 2014 Mintz
Nov
10
2014
Kentucky Rural Health Clinics and FQHC’s/Look- A-Likes with Low Rates—Don’t Overlook this Rate Increase! McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
27
2014
Setting up a Business in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
24
2014
Sixth Circuit Declines Deference to DOL and Enforces Venue Selection Clause Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
23
2014
Health Care Law Qui Tam Update: Recent Developments & Unsealed False Claims Act Cases-October 23, 2014 Mintz
Oct
7
2014
Reclassification of Hydrocodone Takes Effect This Week McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
26
2014
Kentucky Decision Requiring Arbitration Shows a Little Language Makes a Big Difference Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
26
2014
Planning for Successful Mergers and Acquisitions Requires Expert Guidance McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
15
2014
Kentucky Department of Revenue Now Required to Release Redacted Letter Rulings upon Request McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
4
2014
Kentucky High Court Upholds Attorney Ethics Rule Prohibiting Plea Agreements with ‘Ineffective Assistance’ Waivers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
2
2014
Kentucky High Court Nixes Non-Compete Supported Only By Continued Employment Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
21
2014
Western Kentucky University & City of Bowling Green Make Great Remodeling Team McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
19
2014
FDA Issues Guidance for Drug & Device Companies’ Social Media Interactions McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
17
2014
Top Ten Most Corrupt States in the U.S. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Aug
14
2014
Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) Launches App, Just As Industry Giants Merge & New Concerns Arise McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
1
2014
Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act: “Mi Casa Es Su Casa”… Not So Fast, Kentucky Landlords McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
1
2014
The Kentucky Office of Entrepreneurship Is Thriving In Its First Year - Can It Help You? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
30
2014
Kentucky Judge Bypasses Experts in Ruling on Electrical Violation Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2014
Merger between Trulia And Zillow Has Some Concerned, Others Not McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
25
2014
Kentucky Supreme Court Approves Plugging Holes with Others' Piggy Banks using Budget Drafting McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
24
2014
Real Estate Overlay Zoning in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
17
2014
A Slippery Slope for Boat Slips in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
17
2014
College Tuition and Child Support in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
15
2014
New Law Affecting Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRNs) Takes Effect Today McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
2
2014
An Important New Decision Affects Non-Compete Agreements in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
1
2014
City of Danville, KY, Currently Negotiating Communications Franchise Agreement McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
30
2014
Privacy Monday – June 30, 2014 Mintz
Jun
27
2014
Branching Out: When Assets Don't Stay in the Family Tree McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
26
2014
New Law to Ease Tax Burden on Small Businesses McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
25
2014
Kentucky’s New Breach Notification Legislation McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
20
2014
Landmark Decision Affects Non-Compete Agreements in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
17
2014
Kentucky Couple Takes Advantage of Resources Concerning Startup Business McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
10
2014
Kentucky Utility Company Acquires Assets to Expand Customer Base McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
3
2014
Physician Reminder: On-Site Supervision of Physician Assistants No Longer Required McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
 

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