A lender must have a basic understanding of Kentucky law to properly protect its interest in a mobile home or manufactured home. First, the lender must confirm that the mobile home is considered personal property and properly titled in the name of its debtor. Mobile homes are …
Majors and Salyer Win Sixth Circuit Appeal in Favor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
On January 5, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the Bankruptcy and District Courts for the Western District of Kentucky in favor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, represented by Morgan & Pottinger’s John Majors and …
Congress Passes Legislation Extending Foreclosure Protections for Servicemembers
Congress recently passed legislation extending foreclosure protections for servicemembers, which were set to expire at the end of this year. The legislation extends until January 2016 a provision in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that ensures troops are protected against …
Update On New York’s Enactment of the 2010 Amendments to UCC Article 9
On December 17, 2014, the Governor of New York signed the legislation enacting the 2010 Amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and Revised Articles 1 and 7. The new law took effect immediately. As New York did not include the transition rules of the 2010 …
Commerce Lexington Regional Tour Explores Northern Kentucky
Morgan & Pottinger had the honor of being the presenting sponsor of the 2014 Commerce Lexington Kentucky Regional Tour. Commerce Lexington, Inc. organizes the annual two-day tour to give business leaders in the Bluegrass Region an opportunity to learn from our counterparts in …
Morgan & Pottinger Attorneys Named Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Morgan & Pottinger is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2014-2015 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing excellence in several practice areas. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis and no more than five percent of the …
Morgan & Pottinger Announces New Office in Bowling Green
Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. today announced that the firm will open a new office in Bowling Green, Ky., to serve existing clients and to expand the firm’s presence in South Central Kentucky. The new office will focus on banking and finance law, bankruptcy, real estate law and …
Kentucky Financial Institutions See Steady Growth, Face Changing Federal Regulations
As a director for the Board of the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), I had the pleasure of attending the 2014 annual meeting last month. The DFI Board is comprised of representatives of all segments of Kentucky’s financial industry. The DFI regulates …
Community Bank Lenders Need to Prepare Now for Upcoming Regulatory Changes
As president-elect of the Kentucky Land Title Association (KYLTA), I recently had the opportunity to attend the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Annual Convention. The event is the largest networking and education opportunity in the land title industry. With several major …
Don’t Be Haunted by the Private Family Cemetery
M&P's Branden Gross recently contributed a timely and important article on family cemetery rights to the Kentucky Land Title Association's monthly newsletter. The following article appeared in the October issue: With Halloween fast approaching, it is an appropriate time to …