“The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.” With that one sentence, the Supreme Court on March 22, 2016, decided the Equal Credit Opportunity Act case of Hawkins v. Community Bank of Raymore, Case No. 14-520. This was the first 4-4 decision from the Supreme Court …
Kentucky Supreme Court Amends Foreclosure Rules
On January 1, 2016, the Kentucky Supreme Court amended Part IV of the Rules of Administrative Procedures, relating to the practice of Master Commissioners. A noticeable addition to the Rules was Section 5, dealing with General Provisions of Judicial Sales. As many mortgage …
M&P Obtains $1.412 Million Jury Verdict on Behalf of Citizens National Bank
Thurman Senn of M&P obtains $1.412 million jury verdict on behalf of Citizens National Bank of Paintsville, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, in loan participation action. Representing Citizens National Bank of Paintsville, Morgan & …
M&P Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” in Louisville Magazine
Morgan & Pottinger’s Molly E. Rose, John T. McGarvey and Tom Coffey have been recognized as “Top Lawyers” in Louisville Magazine. Each year, the publication distinguishes top lawyers based on a survey distributed to active members of the Louisville Bar Association. Rose was …
WORKOUT LESSON #1: Demand a Release of Claims!
Foreclosing on commercial loans can be a dicey proposition these days, with banks often being greeted by lender-liability counterclaims alleging that borrowers and guarantors were fraudulently induced into executing loan documents and otherwise treated unfairly along the way by …
Morgan & Pottinger Receives Metro Tier 1 “Best Law Firms” Ranking
Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. is pleased to announce the firm's Metro Tier 1 ranking in the 2016 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for Litigation-Banking & Finance in Louisville. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a combination of client …
McGarvey receives top honor from Best Lawyers in America® for Banking and Finance Law in Louisville
Best Lawyers in America® has named John McGarvey the “Lawyer of the Year” for Banking and Finance Law in Louisville. Only one lawyer per practice area is honored in each community. McGarvey is a shareholder with Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. McGarvey was also selected by his …
Mindy Sunderland Featured in 20 People to Know in Law
Morgan & Pottinger is pleased to announce that Mindy Sunderland, a shareholder and a member of the firm's executive committee, was selected for Louisville Business First's 20 People to Know in Law. In the feature article, she shares why she became a lawyer and the best career …
Sunderland to Chair UK’s Third Biennial Collection Law Conference; Registration is Now Open.
The Third Biennial Collection Law Conference was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The conference will now take place on Thursday, May 14. M&P Shareholder Mindy Sunderland will chair the University of Kentucky’s Third Biennial Collection Law Conference on Thursday, …
CFPB Proposes Amendments to Mortgage Servicing Rules
On November 20, 2014, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed several important amendments to their Mortgage Servicing Rules under Regulation X and Regulation Z. These amendments are geared towards addressing issues that remain after the January 10, 2014, …