Attorneys General target data privacy
The tobacco litigation of the 1990s ushered in a new era of coordination between the nation’s attorneys general. Previously, these officials had operated individually, pursuing state specific goals and lawsuits. The success of the...
Kentucky's Court of Appeals upholds indemnity exclusion
On May 18, 2012, the Kentucky Court of Appeals rendered a decision that is important to every Kentucky entity that maintains insurance coverage for the benefit of its directors and officers. In Lake Cumberland...
The American Institute of Architects Releases New Sustainable Project
On May 17, 2012, the American Institute of Architects (the "AIA") released five new construction documents relating to sustainable project construction, or "green" related projects, and an updated scope of services documents for LEED®...
Is Green building here to stay?
Since 1998, private owners have been incorporating sustainable design and construction practices in their buildings by utilizing the LEED Rating System established by the United States Green Building Council (“USGBC”). Starting in 2003, federal...
Cash the Check? Maybe not . . .
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently reminded creditors that, even if the debtor’s check is not in the mail but has actually been delivered, it’s not always a good idea to cash it. Estes v...
New Law Brings Changes to Kentucky's Condominium Laws
On April 11, 2012, Governor Steve Beshear signed into law House Bill 433, and in doing so took Kentucky's condominium laws a step closer towards clarity and towards uniformity with the laws of many other states.
Does a construction manager have a legal duty of care to workers for job site safety?
Does a construction manager have a duty of care to employees of contractors and subcontractors to provide a safe project site? This was the question that the Indiana Supreme Court addressed in its opinion...
Dangers of mortgage lending without up to the minute title search
Sometimes, a lender lends money secured by real estate without a current search of the public records to determine whether any lien might have priority over the lender’s mortgage. Loan documents are executed, funds...