The following article appeared in the Louisville Bar Association's BARbriefs publication in October 2016. Mark Twain is said to have once quipped, “When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Kentucky because it’s always 20 years behind the times.” Unfortunately, real …
Ben Crittenden joins Morgan & Pottinger
Morgan & Pottinger, P.S.C. announced today that Ben Crittenden has joined the firm as of counsel. Crittenden, a leader in administrative and regulatory law, will support several of the firm’s practice areas, including commercial litigation, appellate law and government and …
Governor Steve Beshear Appoints Ben Chandler to State Board of Elections
M&P attorney Ben Chandler has been appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear to the State Board of Elections to serve for a term expiring Sept. 15, 2018. Ben has served Kentuckians as a United States Congressman (2003-2012), Attorney General of Kentucky (1996-2004) and Kentucky Auditor …
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, …
Protecting a Lender’s Interest in a Mobile Home or Manufactured Home in Kentucky
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
