Here’s a look at 22 new KY laws

Kentucky lawmakers passed more than 170 new laws running the gamut from child abuse, drug addiction, gambling, mental health education and civil rights for LGBTQ people during this year’s legislative session.

Under Kentucky’s Constitution, new laws take effect 90 days after the legislature adjourns, and for most laws that date was Thursday, June 29. Exceptions include bills that have special effective dates, general appropriation measures and those with emergency clauses, which make them effective immediately , according to the Legislation Research Commission.

  • Child abuse: Senate Bill 229 — SB 229, sponsored by state Sen. Jule Raque Adams, R-Louisville, clarifies and

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    The mental health review board is biased in handling the Matthew de Grood case, lawyers say

    Petrie claimed the Alberta Review Board has been affected by bias — pointing to previous comments by a former justice minister on de Grood’s case

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    Alberta’s highest court is being asked to decide the fate of the man found not criminally responsible

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    ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages John Wiley &

    NEW YORK, June 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY, WLYB) resulting from allegations that Wiley may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

    SO WHAT: If you purchased Wiley securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

    WHAT TO DO NEXT:

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    What Are the Legal Cases Against Donald Trump?

    case type: civil
    where: New York Supreme Court
    Attorney: Roberta Kaplan
    Verdict: Trump found liable for battery and defamation in May 2023. A second defamation trial begins on January 15, 2024.

    In a 2019 New York cover story, writer E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s. After Trump accused her of lying, Carroll, represented by Roberta Kaplan, sued him for defamation. Then she sued for damages over the alleged assault, taking advantage of a recent New York law that extends the statute of limitations for adult survivors of sexual

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    PCL Lawyers elevates 8, including 4 to partners

    PCL Lawyers proudly celebrates the promotion of eight exceptional legal professionals, commending their remarkable skills and dedication across diverse practice areas.

    The firm’s commitment to recognizing the expertise and supporting the continuous growth of senior lawyers is emphasized by Lauren Croft in her recent article for Lawyers Weekly.

    Meet our newly promoted team:

    Emma Restall – Building & Construction

    Harish Nair – Building & Construction

    Chris Karatselios – Commercial

    Douglas McMillan – Family Law

    Ian Isaacs – Family Law

    Phil Drew – Wills & Estates

    Tayla Williamson – Building & Construction

    Joanna Shaft – Litigation & Disputes

    Managing Partner, Glenn

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    Upcoming Webinar: Predicting and Managing the Risks of Doing Business in China

    Upcoming Webinar: Predicting and Managing the Risks of Doing Business in China

    Please join us on Wednesday, July 12 at 12PM EDT for a webinar on Predicting and Managing the Risks of Doing Business in China.

    As tensions between the US and China continue to build, what does this mean for US companies operating in China? Partners George Grammas and Ed Newberry will discuss the current political landscape, as well as provide insight on where things are headed and what you can do to mitigate risks and protect your relationships going forward. The discussion will help senior leaders and decision makers evaluate their current activities in China and determine whether they should

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    Families of Paul Bernardo’s victims charged $19K in legal costs

    A Canadian senator is urging the federal government to apologize after asking the families of Paul Bernado’s victims to pay thousands of dollars in legal costs.

    In 2021, the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy—who were kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered by Bernardo in the early 1990s—requested documents about the convicted felon’s parole hearing application.

    The government denied their Access to Information and Privacy Act request and the decision was later upheld in court.

    As a result, a lawyer representing the families said they were asked to pay $19,000 in legal fees.

    Lawyer Tim Danson called the decision “disappointing”

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    E. Jean Carroll’s attorney pushed back against Trump’s request for a new trial

    Roberta Kaplan argued the evidence supported the $5 million damage award.

    E. Jean Carroll’s attorney pushed back Thursday against former President Donald Trump’s request for a new civil trial on sexual assault allegations.

    There should be no consideration of the millions of dollars that a jury said Trump should pay to Carroll because “there is no valid basis for disturbing the damages that the jury awarded to Carroll” during a two-week trial in Manhattan federal court, Roberta Kaplan argued Thursday in a new court filing.

    PHOTO: E. Jean Carroll leaves the Southern District of New York Court in Manhattan on April 26, 2023.

    E. Jean Carroll leaves the Southern District of New York Court in Manhattan on April

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