A preliminary injunction is a legal order that requires a party to do or refrain from doing something while a legal case is ongoing. The purpose is to preserve the status quo and the legal rights of both parties until the court reaches a final decision. Even though...
Litigation
Personal injury litigation in Kentucky
Personal injury litigation involves legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an injury or accident, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. In Kentucky, proceeding with personal injury litigation requires an understanding of...
Understanding the role of depositions in civil litigation
Depositions are meetings where witnesses provide sworn testimony outside of the courtroom. They play an important role in civil litigation. These sessions allow parties to gather information and build their case. Anyone involved in civil litigation should understand...
What to do if you believe your employer wrongfully terminated you
Losing a job can be a stressful and challenging experience, especially if you believe your employer terminated you unfairly. According to a study conducted by the Center for American Progress, employers have wrongfully terminated nearly one in five employees. In...
Common reasons for estate litigation
Estate litigation can arise for various reasons. For example, family members and interested parties can file a lawsuit to dispute asset distribution or will execution. Understanding common triggers for legal challenges can help you avoid or navigate these issues....
Understanding the appeals process for landlords
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, tenants occupy 563,173 rental units in Kentucky. These tenants sometimes have disputes with property owners that escalate to a point where legal intervention becomes necessary. When landlords receive an...
Can a family business survive sibling disputes?
Family businesses are a cornerstone of American society, with half the nation’s GDP generated by small family-owned businesses. Customers may like the familial atmosphere of seeing two or three generations working together or the dynamic of sisters and brothers...
A personal guarantee may help with business debt collection
Every reputable business's lifeblood involves contracts. They stipulate terms for sales and services provided, price and dates for suppliers, and should include clauses that address foreseeable issues that cause one party not to meet the terms. While it makes good...
Some divorces require litigation
Most divorces are handled through some form of mediation rather than in court, and many family law attorneys will argue against litigation as expensive and time-consuming. This is fine if the split is an amicable one, or the two sides are open to negotiating a fair...
Not happy with how probate was handled?
Executors typically try to honor the wishes of the decedent. The job involves closing the estate and distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs. Still, someone may dispute or appeal the plan or a judge’s ruling concerning the will and estate plan. Common grounds...