We are proud to announce that Emily H. Cowles was named a Top Woman in Business in the August issue of The Lane Report. Emily leads M&P’s equine law practice, representing veterinarians, owners in litigation and transactions, and lenders in front-end documentation, work-outs, …
Update on 2010 Amendments to Article 9
The 2010 Amendments to Article 9 took effect in California, Alabama and Vermont on July 1, 2014. California’s filing office will not offer a grace period for acceptance of old forms, which are forms issued prior to the April 20, 2011 revision date. Vermont will accept old forms …
U.S. Supreme Court Enforces Parties’ Forum Selection Provisions in Contracts
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 …