Stanford University was gracious enough to have the entire legal team and all the Plaintiffs that could join us to their university this week so that we could talk with the students, and professor, that have been proof reading and fact checking for the Bourke v. Beshear and Love v. Beshear cases that are to be heard on April 28, 2015 by the … Continue reading Stanford University
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Tax filings for same-sex couples
Before you file your taxes, there are some things to consider if you live in Kentucky: First, we don’t recognize Civil Unions, so you would have to file as two single individuals; Second, your marital status is determined on the last day of the last year. So, If you were married on December 31, 2014, this will … Continue reading Tax filings for same-sex couples
Shootings
Everyone should be accountable for shooting another person, it does not matter who it is or what their job is.
10 things to not do when you have a lawyer
As a guideline, below are things you should not do when you have an attorney: Do not try and negotiate your own case; In other words, don’t to talk to the person you have a case against. Also, if you do talk to them, don’t say well my lawyer says. Don’t forgot that you are paying an attorney … Continue reading 10 things to not do when you have a lawyer
Indiana’s new rule regarding discrimination
Earlier this week, Indiana passed a law stating that businesses could discriminate based on religious freedom. Which means that a business can actually put up a sign that says “No Gay People” allowed and it is allowed under the Religious Freedom rules. This development isn’t really a development but it has made the news all over … Continue reading Indiana’s new rule regarding discrimination
New services from the library
The Louisville Free Public Library offers numerous free services for patrons, in addition to the print books it has always offered. You can surf the web, upload books to an electronic reader, check out music and movies and much more. The library has just added a new service, access to Lynda.com, which offers over … Continue reading New services from the library
Can a school be held liable for a suicide?
Every year during the Kentucky State Fair, the Kentucky Justice Association puts on a Trial by Jury. In that trial, real lawyers put on cases with actors playing the witnesses and the victims and an entire trial takes place in an hour. This allows people to see a much shorter trial then they would ever actually see and get … Continue reading Can a school be held liable for a suicide?
Ten years of practice
Ten years of practice As of next month, I will have been practicing law for a decade. I originally went to law school, after Peace Corps, to handle a general practice, specifically dealing with the issues faced by the immigrant community. After living and working overseas, I saw how difficult it could be to navigate the legal issues in a … Continue reading Ten years of practice
On our way to the Supreme Court, the date is set.
On April 28, 2015 the US Supreme Court will hear cases from Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio on same-sex marriage. http://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalApr2015.pdf The cases are: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 14-556) 14-562) 14-571) 14-574) OBERGEFELL V. HODGES TANCO V. HASLAM DEBOER V. SNYDER BOURKE V. BESHEAR (and Love v. Beshear) (Consolidated 2 ½ hours for argument) … Continue reading On our way to the Supreme Court, the date is set.
Bankruptcy season
It is that time of year again, time to file bankruptcy. When taxes start coming in, most people that are going to file, go ahead and do so now. Now, there are some basic things you need to know if you are thinking about filing and some things you will need to get together. First, the law used to be different … Continue reading Bankruptcy season