Kentucky Supreme Court

Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP - Opinion Vacating in Part

The Kentucky Supreme Court vacated in part an order from the Court of Appeals in Lawrence v. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP. The Supreme Court's decision vacates the final three paragraphs of the Court of Appeals' September 12, 2025 Order, which had sua sponte restricted the appellant's ability to file future appeals and imposed sanctions.

Christine Nicole Falconite v. Shed Wise, LLC - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a decision that Christine Nicole Falconite was an independent contractor, not an employee, of Shed Wise, LLC. The court's memorandum opinion designated the decision as non-precedential.

Kentucky Supreme Court Opinion: AG v. Council for Better Education

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming a lower court's decision in the case of Attorney General Russell Coleman v. Council for Better Education, Inc. The ruling addresses the constitutional mandate for education funding in Kentucky, referencing historical precedents and the fundamental right to education.

James Blakemore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying James Blakemore's motion to withdraw his guilty plea. The court found the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily, and that claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were unsubstantiated by the record. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Wayne M. Haggard v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Affirming Murder Conviction

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Wayne M. Haggard for Murder, who was sentenced to twenty-eight years of incarceration. This memorandum opinion is designated as non-precedential and cannot be cited as binding precedent.

Thomas R. Moore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky - Criminal Appeal

The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a modified opinion affirming the resentencing of Thomas R. Moore to 20 years imprisonment. The court addressed whether Moore was competent for resentencing and if the trial court erred in its sentencing decision, ultimately affirming the lower court's ruling.