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Marsy’s Law: It Persuaded Voters, But Will It Persuade the Kentucky Supreme Court?

In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Volume 107 Staff Editor Ameena R. Khan discusses the fate of Marcy's Law in the state of Kentucky and the upcoming Kentucky Supreme Court hearing on the amendment.

The KLJ BlogCommunications EditorJanuary 19, 2019Ameena R- Khan, crime victims, Kentucky, Kentucky Constitution, Kentucky General Assembly, Kentucky Supreme Court, Marcy's Law, statutory rights

The Death Penalty in Kentucky: Is it Worth the Cost?

In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Rachele Taylor Yohe discusses Meece v. Commonwealth and analyzes the viability of the death penalty in the state of Kentucky.

The KLJ Blog, UncategorizedCommunications EditorNovember 6, 2018death penalty, death row, indigency, Kentucky, Kentucky Supreme Court, Meece v- Commonwealth, public advocacy, Rachele Taylor Yohe

Kentucky Supreme Court: Determining the Constitutionality of GOP-crafted Pension Bill

In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Summer R. Bablitz discusses the recent pension bill that was passed by Kentucky's legislature. The Kentucky Supreme Court began their hearing on this case today.

The KLJ BlogCommunications EditorSeptember 20, 2018Kentucky Legislature, Kentucky Supreme Court, pension bill, SB 151, Summer R- Bablitz

The Aftermath of Osborne v. Keeney: The Extent of Damages Recoverable for Pre-Accident Fright

In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Abbie Carrico reflects on the holding issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court in Osborne v. Keeney, and urges courts to be cautious not to award plaintiffs pre-accident fright damages where sufficient objective evidence is not provided.

The KLJ BlogCommunications EditorNovember 8, 2017Abbie Carrico, Damages, Emotional Distress, Kentucky Supreme Court, Osborne v- Keeney, Pre-Accident Fright, Restatement (Second) of Torts

Ex Parte Communications with Treating Physicians and Caldwell v. Chauvin

In this week's edition of the Kentucky Law Journal Online, staff editor Benjamin Harris discusses a recent Kentucky Supreme Court decision allowing counsel in a medical malpractice suit to initiate ex parte contact with physicians who are treating the opposition.

The KLJ BlogCommunications EditorJune 6, 2016Benjamin T- Harris, Caldwell v- Chauvin, Ex Parte Communications, HIPAA, Kentucky Supreme Court, Medical Malpractice, Pretrial Practice

Kentucky Supreme Court Roundup, May 2015: Fraternity Houses Receive the Same Protection as Private Residences

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a fraternity house receives the same Fourth Amendment protection as any other private residence...