You have entered into a written contract that provides that the parties to the contract agree that any legal action shall be commenced in the state or federal court in a certain locality. However, when a dispute occurs you get served with a lawsuit naming you as a defendant in a …
M&P Featured in Business First’s “Business of Law”
M&P is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. The firm was honored to be featured recently in Business First of Louisville in recognition of this important milestone. It's been a wonderful 40 years, and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank the many loyal clients …
M&P to Present at UK College of Law’s Conference on Legal Issues for Financial Institutions
Join us at the University of Kentucky College of Law's 34th Annual Conference on Legal Issues for Financial Institutions on Friday, Sept. 19. The conference is designed to provide in-house counsel, private practitioners representing financial institutions, commercial law …
Kentucky Supreme Court rules in favor of bank on major check fraud case and addresses issues of first impression under the UCC
On June 19, 2014, the Supreme Court of Kentucky rendered its unanimous opinion in favor of Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company in Mark D. Dean, P.S.C. v. Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company. In considering an issue of first impression, the Kentucky Supreme Court held that the …
Melinda Sunderland Selected as Business First Forty Under 40 Honoree
Melinda Sunderland has been selected by Business First of Louisville as a “Forty Under 40” honoree, an achievement that recognizes people under the age of 40 who are leaders in the business community in addition to their strong civic engagement. Nearly 500 young professionals …
Mattingly Featured in Commerce Lexington’s Business Focus
Sarah Mattingly recently appeared in Commerce Lexington’s Ambassador Spotlight in the June issue of Business Focus. Sarah began volunteering as an ambassador for the chamber in 2014. Ambassadors help to educate members on benefits and programs and represent Commerce Lexington at …
Leadership Expedition Teaches Lessons in Growth
Leadership within the firm and the legal field is important at Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C., but the firm’s attorneys embrace opportunities to show leadership in the community as well. Doing just that, Emily Cowles, managing director of M&P’s Lexington office, was among …
Subpoenas Duces Tecum – How should a bank respond? How can it protect itself?
Banks often struggle with how to appropriately respond to a subpoena duces tecum for customer records while also complying with federal law that protects a customer’s information. A bank may be required to comply with the subpoena, it may choose to comply in order to accommodate …
Chandler Inducted into University of Kentucky College of Law Hall of Fame
Ben Chandler, former U.S. Congressman and attorney with Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C., has been invited to join the University of Kentucky College of Law Hall of Fame. Chandler and the other 2014 inductees will be honored in June at an alumni reception in conjunction with the …
Kentucky Bankers Association Spring Conference Recap
Once again the Kentucky Bankers Association Spring Conference had an impressive combination of fun activities and education for bankers and lawyers. The activities teed off at the beautiful grounds at the Kearney Hill Golf Links in northwest Fayette County, while the non-golfers …
