Kentucky

University of Kentucky’s board of trustees changes rules after controversial law dean pick

After the University of Kentucky’s appointment of a Kentucky federal judge as the dean of its J. David Rosenberg College of Law, the university’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to change a policy that restores its authority to appoint deans.

Jul 2, 2026 11:31 AM CDT

Supreme Court sides with Mississippi man on death row in racial bias case

The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed the conviction of a Mississippi man sent to death row for his role in the murder of a shopkeeper, finding that his attorneys were not given the proper chance to challenge potential racial bias during jury selection at his trial 20 years ago.

May 28, 2026 11:37 AM CDT

Justice Dept. seeks to drop case against officers connected to Breonna Taylor raid

The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the remaining charges against two former Louisville police officers accused of wrongdoing in connection with the search that led to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in 2020.

Mar 23, 2026 10:36 AM CDT

Law prof who called for military action and end to Israel sues over teaching suspension

A University of Kentucky law professor who has called for military action against Israel has filed a lawsuit claiming the school violated his constitutional and civil rights when it suspended him from teaching and launched an investigation to determine whether he created a hostile environment.

Nov 20, 2025 2:57 PM CST

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

Nov 10, 2025 9:38 AM CST

Lawyer suspended following ‘unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior’

A lawyer has been suspended from Ohio law practice for 18 months, with six months stayed, for an incident in which he confronted ex-colleagues with a hatchet and challenged the name partner of his former law firm to a duel.

Oct 23, 2025 11:33 AM CDT

No Tricks, All Treats: This legal team provides kids with Halloween costumes

Tanner Hesterberg, a solo practitioner in Pikeville, Kentucky, wants to make sure that local children in need can dress up for Halloween. He came up with the idea of helping connect children with costumes last year, when he noticed that some of the children in his community couldn’t afford to dress up.

Oct 22, 2025 12:16 PM CDT

Once-jailed county clerk asks Supreme Court to overturn right to same-sex marriage

A county clerk in Kentucky who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 decision finding that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

Aug 13, 2025 12:08 PM CDT

Change in establishment clause test doesn’t save Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law, 5th Circuit says

A Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.

Jun 23, 2025 10:05 AM CDT

1st Circuit refuses to lift block on Trump’s freeze on state grants during challenge

A Rhode Island federal judge’s order requiring President Donald Trump to keep appropriated grant flowing to the states will remain undisturbed during appeal after a federal appeals court declined to issue a stay.

Mar 31, 2025 3:51 PM CDT

This year’s historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever

It’s that time of year again. This year’s ABA Techshow 2025 will be a historic one for a couple of reasons.

Mar 12, 2025 9:07 AM CDT

Friend’s compassion—even in death—inspired my own ‘David’s Will’

Sometimes in life we are fortunate to meet someone who dedicates everything to a higher calling. For me, this person was David Breaux. While he had few financial resources, David was, by every measure that counts, a rich man.

Oct 2, 2024 2:11 PM CDT

Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge makes first court appearance

A sheriff in eastern Kentucky will make his first court appearance Wednesday morning, nearly a week after he was accused of shooting a local district judge in a courthouse killing that shocked and mystified the small Appalachian town of Whitesburg.

Sep 25, 2024 10:15 AM CDT

Kentucky judge shot and killed in his chambers by sheriff, officials say

Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed in his chambers Thursday afternoon after an argument with the county sheriff, according to county and state officials.

Sep 20, 2024 8:05 AM CDT

Slate for 2024-2025 term announced by ABA Legal Ed Section

The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has announced its 2024-2025 council slate.

May 3, 2024 1:34 PM CDT