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Pierce W. Hamblin, Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, has been selected to the 2021 Kentucky TOP 50 Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of...
Starting a new business in Kentucky is an exciting endeavor. However, not every potential business owner wants to start a business on their own from the ground up. For these individuals, franchising may be an attractive option. How does franchising differ from buying...
After a Kentucky truck accident in which people are injured or lose their lives, the immediate reaction on the part of the victims and those left behind is to blame the trucker and the company that employs him or her. This will frequently result in a legal filing for...
Non-compete agreements have been the source of much litigation over the years. Some states have opted to prohibit these types of agreements altogether. Kentucky still allows for the use of non-compete agreements, within reason. It’s important to understand what makes...
Getting to the bottom of workplace disputes can be critical to the operations Lexington businesses. In order to avoid lengthy court cases and costly litigation, many entities use alternative dispute resolution to settle their internal and external challenges....
No one attends work thinking they will get injured; however, this is a possibility whether one works in a high-risk position, in an office or remotely at their home. The idea is that if an employee is injured during the course of their work, he or she could seek...
Vicarious liability is a legal theory through which employers can be held responsible for their employees’ actions. In the trucking context, this means that your business might be found responsible for the injuries caused to an individual who is involved in a truck...
Employers use many different tests to determine if prospective employees are capable of working for the company. One of the most controversial tests is known as a physical abilities test or PAT. Walmart was accused of routinely using such a test to measure the ability...
For decades, women have faced numerous challenges in the workplace. Age discrimination has been one of the most blatant in a society that dwells on and values physical appearance often at the expense of ability and competence. You can be among the most devoted...
Both employers and employees in Kentucky should make an effort to understand the concepts of “employment-at-will” and “wrongful termination.” The two concepts are really the opposite sides of the same coin: when can a person legally terminate an employment contract?...