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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Nov
18
2013
Power Of Attorney – What Power Is Granted And Is The Grantee’s Act Authorized? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
14
2013
Complying with KASPER, Part II Re: Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting Program McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
12
2013
Complying with KASPER Re: Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting Program McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
6
2013
All in the Family: What You Need to Know about Hiring Relatives in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Nov
5
2013
How Kentucky Got Lucky: The Success of kynect.gov McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
29
2013
The Kentucky Office of Health Policy Wants Your Comments McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
22
2013
An Unlikely Consequence Re: Affordable Care Act McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
21
2013
You Can’t Take It With You When You Go – Requiring Employees To Use Paid Time Off (PTO) in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
14
2013
Chapter 9: An Rx for Health Care Districts and Public Hospital Authorities? Faegre Drinker
Oct
8
2013
One Week In – Are Kentuckians Kynect-ing? Re: Health Insurance Marketplaces McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
3
2013
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Adopts the Model Policy, cont. McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Oct
2
2013
Will Gaming Expansion in Neighboring Ohio “Spur” Kentucky to Stop “Horsing Around” on the Issue? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Oct
2
2013
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Adopts the Model Policy for Appropriate Use of Social Media McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
18
2013
Severance Packages and Unemployment Benefits in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
11
2013
It’s Still Pay As You Go: No Comp Time Allowed McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
9
2013
Where There's At Will, There's Not Always A Way McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Sep
6
2013
Airline Mergers Spark Discussions Across the Industry McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
30
2013
The Importance of a Registered Agent for Your Business McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
28
2013
Are Your Workers Properly Classified? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
26
2013
Are You Ready for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Inspection? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
24
2013
Is My Kentucky Business Required to Use E-Verify? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
22
2013
Licensure Requirements for Home Medical Equipment Providers, Personal Service Agencies McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
8
2013
Getting What You (Didn't) Bargain For: Latent Defects in the Sale of Real Estate McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
8
2013
Kentucky Selected To Participate in ER “Superusers” Program McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
7
2013
Kentucky Court of Appeals Weighs in Favor of Employee: Is Morbid Obesity a Disability? Part II McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
5
2013
Kentucky Court of Appeals Weighs in Favor of Employee: Morbid Obesity is Declared a Disability McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
5
2013
Did You Notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) When Your Business Moved? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Aug
1
2013
Complete Your Non-Compete Agreement: Helpful Drafting Tips, cont. McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
22
2013
Kentucky's Use of Public-Private Partnerships McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
18
2013
Taking Care of Loved Ones: Guardianship and Conservatorship in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
12
2013
Addressing the Physician Shortage: Recruit Early and Recruit Often McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
11
2013
Where There's a Will, There's a Way. Where There's No Will, There's Escheatment McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
11
2013
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Approves Sprint, Clearwire Buyouts Over Rival's Objection McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
10
2013
Squeezing Blood from a Turnip: Health Care Reform & Kentucky’s Physician Shortage McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
8
2013
Living Wills in Kentucky: The Basics (Part 2) McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
7
2013
Living Wills in Kentucky: The Basics McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jul
4
2013
Two Peas in a Pod: Licensing Health Care Facilities & Daycare Centers McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
20
2013
New Kentucky Laws Go Into Effect Next Week McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
14
2013
Eviction with Conviction: Making Sure You Evict Legally McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
13
2013
Ask Yourself Some Questions Before Giving Kid the Business Re: Business Succession Planning McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
28
2013
The LLC's Most Important Document: The Operating Agreement McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
17
2013
Gaines Gentry v. Mandujano: "Grooming" Horse Farm Employers for Increased Liability? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
10
2013
Trade Association Group Health Coverage Changes in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Apr
29
2013
The State of Commercial General Liability Insurance Coverage for Defective Construction McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Apr
24
2013
The Doctor Is Out, But The Physician Assistants ("PA") Will See You Now McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Apr
5
2013
House Bill 1 Revisited: Kentucky General Assembly Amends the Pill Mill Bill McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Mar
19
2013
Kentucky Health Cooperative One Step Closer McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Mar
14
2013
Resubmission of Hospital Inpatient Medicare Claims That Were Denied As Not Reasonable And Necessary Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
8
2013
Medicaid Expansion in Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Mar
4
2013
New Obstacles in Kentucky Emotional Distress Claims Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
 

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