In litigation representing the Kentucky Bankers Association and eight of its member banks from across the state, on September 14, 2023, MPM obtained a preliminary Injunction protecting them from any efforts by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) to …
McGarvey receives top honor from Best Lawyers in America®, Six MPM attorneys recognized
Best Lawyers in America® has named John McGarvey “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Louisville. This recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific …
John McGarvey elected as Fellow of American College of Finance Lawyers
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that John McGarvey has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Finance Lawyers (ACFL). McGarvey is one of 14 new Fellows candidates who were nominated for their achievements in the field of commercial finance law. He …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey Attorneys Named 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2023 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing excellence in banking law, business litigation, creditor debtor rights, and employment law. Selections are made on an …
Whittington and McGarvey receive top honor from Best Lawyers in America®, Four MPM attorneys recognized
Best Lawyers in America® has named Michele Whittington "Lawyer of the Year" for Administrative/Regulatory Law in Lexington and John McGarvey “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Banking and Finance in Louisville. This recognition is awarded to individual attorneys with the …
John McGarvey receives highest peer rating for 35 consecutive years
John McGarvey has received a 2022 AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, marking 35 consecutive years the company has recognized him with its highest peer rating. It is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their …
Kentucky Supreme Court adopts position argued by MPM on security interests under Article 9 of the UCC
MPM attorney John McGarvey was actively involved in a Kentucky case involving core principles of security interests under Article 9 of the UCC. John, assisted by attorney Kami Griffith, represented the position of the Kentucky Bankers Association and the Commercial Law Amicus …
Uniform Commercial Code and Emerging Technologies: The Addition of Article 12 And Other Changes in Lending Law
The Uniform Commercial Code is embracing change and adapting to technological updates, such as bitcoin and other virtual currencies. The new Article 12 addresses various complications arising from the effect emerging technologies have had on secured lending. The proposed draft …
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey Attorneys Named 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Morgan Pottinger McGarvey is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing excellence in banking law, business litigation, creditor debtor rights, employment law and tax law. Of the six attorneys recognized for …
Amending the Uniform Commercial Code to Accommodate Emerging Technologies
In 2019, the Uniform Law Commission (“ULC”) and the American Law Institute (“ALI”) appointed a drafting committee for amendments to the UCC to deal with digital assets, transactions in which the sale or lease of goods are bundled with the provision of services and/or the …
