During the last several years, law firms that specialize in consumer class action litigation have been suing banks and other financial institutions across the country about policies and practices on overdraft fees and returned item fees. In 2019, they arrived in Kentucky. Nine …
Federal Law Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Properties Given Second Chance
Lenders involved in foreclosures may very well remember some of the requirements of the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,” (“PTFA”), which expired at the end of 2014. It would now be worth dusting off some of those memories, as the PTFA was recently restored and permanently …
McGarvey and Rickman receive top honor from Best Lawyers in America®
Best Lawyers in America® has named John McGarvey the “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Banking and Finance Law in Louisville, and Scott Rickman the “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Lexington. This recognition …
Leadership Louisville selects Mindy Sunderland for 2019 class
The Leadership Louisville Center has selected Morgan & Pottinger's Mindy Sunderland to participate in its signature program. Sixty community leaders were selected for the 2019 class, which marks the 40th anniversary of Leadership Louisville. The program aims to educate …
M&P Kicks Off Kentucky Derby Festival at They’re Off! Luncheon
Morgan & Pottinger attended the official corporate kick-off of the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival – the 62nd annual They’re Off! Luncheon held on Friday, April 20, 2018. More than 1,500 Derby Festival supporters and patrons attended this community tradition, which was held in …
Morgan & Pottinger Attorneys Named 2018 Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Morgan & Pottinger is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2018 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing excellence in various practice areas. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis and no more than five percent of the lawyers …
John McGarvey to Emcee 2017 Kentucky Bankers Association Annual Convention
The Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA) has invited John McGarvey to emcee the 2017 KBA Annual Convention. The event will take place on Sept. 24-27, in Asheville, NC. The theme of this year’s conference is “Strong Roots, Bright Tomorrow.” John’s practice concentrates on secured …
Mindy Sunderland Named Among Top Women in Business in Kentucky
The Lane Report has named Mindy Sunderland among its annual list of Top Women in Business in Kentucky. Click here to read her story in the October issue. Mindy joined M&P 13 years ago after attending the University of Kentucky College of Law (2003) and Transylvania …
The Professional Service Corporation and “Qualified Persons”
When extending credit to a Professional Service Corporation (herein, “PSC”) in Kentucky, lenders should take note of important statutory distinctions between a PSC and other entity borrowers. KRS Chapter 274 sets forth specific requirements related to a “Qualified Person” that …
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 …
