Tag: Attorney
Lawsuit dropped in case stemming from harassment settlement
Kentucky's former House speaker dropped a lawsuit demanding that a woman give back money she received in a secret sexual harassment settlement.
Suspended attorney arrested, accused of theft
A suspended Kentucky attorney has been arrested and charged with misusing a client's money.
Diocese to conduct independent review of abuse claims
A Catholic bishop in Kentucky says two attorneys will conduct an independent review of how appropriately the Lexington Diocese has handled sex abuse claims since it was formed in 1988.
KSP: Calloway attorney arrested for theft
State Police have arrested a Calloway attorney after they say he failed to disperse over $900,000 in disburse payments on probate cases.
Funeral arrangements set for John Doug Hays
Funeral services are Saturday for former state senator, lawyer and Pike County civic leader John Doug Hays.
Ashland attorney appointed to UK Board of Trustees
Ashland attorney Kimberly Scott McCann was appointed Thursday to the U.K. Board of Trustees.
Weinstein defense: Set to ‘begin our fight’
NEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein's attorney says that his defense is set to "begin our fight" in the courtroom after he pleaded not...
Corbin attorney pledged thousands for school metal detectors
An attorney with Copeland & Romines Law Office has pledged $20,000 to buy metal detectors for each of the five schools in the Corbin Independent schools district.
Kentucky House OKs bill limiting fees to outside attorneys
The Republican-led Kentucky House has voted to limit how much money outside attorneys can earn when hired by the state.
State Senator Reggie Thomas files to run for Congress
State Senator Reggie Thomas, a Democrat from Lexington, filed Wednesday to run for Kentucky's sixth congressional district seat.
Council leader removed as lawyer in child sex abuse lawsuit
A Kentucky city council president has been disqualified as a plaintiff's attorney in a child sex abuse lawsuit against the city and two former police officers.
Former attorney indicted on drug charges
Those charges against Donald "champ" Maze include trafficking in heroin
City attorney resigns, says council didn’t take his advice
A city attorney in Kentucky says a conflict with the city council led to his resignation.
UPDATE: Lawyer wanted in theft case turns himself-in
A Louisville attorney charged with theft by deception in connection to his private law practice turned himself-in Friday morning, according to KSP.
WKU student from Corbin shot and killed
A Western Kentucky University student from Corbin was shot and killed over the weekend, according to a report from WBKO-TV in Bowling Green.
Kentucky attorney charged with defrauding insurance clients
The U.S. Attorney's office in Louisville says James Grant King allegedly committed aggravated identity theft and wire fraud from 2007 to this year.
Attorneys believe fax supposedly from Eric C. Conn is genuine
Someone claiming to be disgraced lawyer-on-the-run Eric Conn continues to communicate this week with local news outlets and attorneys. The lawyer for Conn's former clients says he received a fax Monday, and he is confident it came from Conn.
Attorney accused of stealing from clients pleads not guilty
A Kentucky personal injury lawyer accused of stealing more than $100,000 from clients has pleaded not guilty.
Lawyer: Judge orders damages in massive disability scheme
A lawyer for two whistleblowers says a judge has ruled that a Kentucky attorney should pay about $31 million in damages and penalties as part of the fallout from a scheme to defraud the government of nearly $600 million in federal disability payments.
Defense Attorney asks for more time to prepare for Daniel Ellis Murder Trial
The trial for the murder of Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis was scheduled to begin in July, but could be delayed for at least another year.
