The first meeting of lawyers from across Kentucky was held in 1871 during which a voluntary association was created. In 1934, the Kentucky General Assembly passed an act creating an all inclusive bar association which authorized the Court of Appeals (now Supreme Court) to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations defining the practice of law and to establish a code of professional responsibility to govern the discipline of members of the Bar. Since then, the Kentucky Bar Association has been the mandatory bar association of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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In the July/August edition of the KBA Bench & Bar magazine, Don H. Combs III administers a new year’s call to action for young lawyers across the Commonwealth in his first article as KBA YLD Chair. Read the full article to learn more about how you can get involved with the YLD. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4fIglEK
The Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville will present its highest honor to U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Feb. 5, 2025. The Brandeis Medal and Lecture Series honors a recipient chosen for their devotion to economic, social or political justice and for advancing the cause of public service in the legal profession. Learn more about the Brandeis Medal and Justice Sotomayor in the full article. https://bit.ly/3YRotg9
In this month’s Bench & Bar Law Practice Management column, Heidi Barcus shares three simple tips to transform & modernize your daily legal practice. https://bit.ly/3AnsBKp
📣 KBA members! Here's what you need to know about Section 1140 of the Social Security Act. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act is a powerful consumer protection tool. The programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are critical to millions of Americans, providing retirement, disability, and survivors benefits to those who are eligible to receive them. One way the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) helps ensure the integrity of Social Security's programs is by enforcing Section 1140 of the Social Security Act and imposing civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for violations of the law. Section 1140 prohibits people or companies from exploiting SSA's importance to Americans by giving a false impression of association with or endorsement by SSA when advertising, soliciting services, or otherwise communicating with the public. These communications can take many forms, including mailed or televised advertisements, Internet sites, social media accounts, telephone marketing campaigns, and mobile applications. Section 1140 also prohibits the reproduction and sale of Social Security publications or forms without SSA's authorization, and for the charging of services that SSA provides for free without providing proper notice. OIG continually explores outreach opportunities to educate the public on how to recognize, avoid, and report scams. Find the full report from the OIG in our latest news. https://bit.ly/4fFabVN
This month’s Learn & Earn program takes place TOMORROW at 12:00 PM EST! Register before noon and join us for a lunchtime CLE session with investigative journalist Shay McAlister from the comfort of your home or office. ⬇️🖥️
📣 Meet our next Learn & Earn featured speaker! Join us on August 13 at Noon ET for the Learn & Earn webinar featuring award-winning investigative journalist Shay McAlister. Visit the Learn & Earn webpage for information about registration, upcoming speakers, and more. https://lnkd.in/gTuxgy2p
There's still time to register! Sign up now and tune in next Tuesday, August 13, during your lunch hour. 🍽️⏰
📣 Meet our next Learn & Earn featured speaker! Join us on August 13 at Noon ET for the Learn & Earn webinar featuring award-winning investigative journalist Shay McAlister. Visit the Learn & Earn webpage for information about registration, upcoming speakers, and more. https://lnkd.in/gTuxgy2p
Catch up with KBA President Rhonda Jennings Blackburn as she delivers the latest KBA news and updates from the August edition of eNews! Watch it online now. 📝⚖️ https://lnkd.in/gps9rnDc
KBA President Rhonda Blackburn and Vice President Matt Cook are in Chicago this week for the National Conference of Bar Presidents, held in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting. Wishing our leadership safe travels and fruitful discussions with bar association leaders from across the country!
📣 A must-read for Kentucky Bar members! Kentucky attorney and member of the KBA Communications & Publications Committee, Gerald Toner, interviewed Judge Sara Combs for an oral history on her journey from law student to esteemed jurist. Read the full interview in our May/June edition of the Bench & Bar. https://bit.ly/3xN0uDI