Of course, no self-respecting professional ever expects to face discipline on their license. However, if you are accused of wrongdoing, it is imperative that you respond swiftly and timely. For this reason, nurses must maintain a current address with the KBN registry so that notices to the individual licensee are... Continue Reading »
Kentucky nursing law requires that licensees and credentialed individuals report all criminal misdemeanor and felony convictions to the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) within ninety (90) days of conviction. Thus, the 90-day clock to self-report starts not from the date of arrest or citation, but rather from the date of... Continue Reading »
In some circumstances, the KBN may decide that allegations from a complaint arise to a high level which necessitates an order of immediate temporary suspension (ITS) of a professional’s license in addition to the Notice of Complaint. An ITS is unilaterally ordered by the KBN where it believes the licensee... Continue Reading »
Contact an experienced healthcare defense attorney to understand your rights and the serious allegations against your professional license. Determine the deadline for responding to the Notice of Complaint. The KBN may penalize you for failing to respond timely. Do NOT post on social media about the allegations, your employer, or... Continue Reading »
Have you received a Notice of Complaint on your professional license from the Kentucky Board of Nursing? If so, you probably have a lot of questions—the first being, how could this possibly happen to me? This blog outlines the general procedures, ramifications, and constitutional due process rights associated with the... Continue Reading »
Our Managing Partner, Chuck Cassis, recently sat down with “The Kentucky Lawyer” Brad Clark to record a KY CLE accredited podcast. Chuck’s feature is streaming now on Apple Music, Spotify, and The Kentucky Lawyer website. Thank you to Brad Clark and The Kentucky Lawyer Podcast!
This week Apple finally released a long rumored tech product called Airtags, which are small circular devices that include a new type of chip that allows for easy and precise tracking. Some may be familiar with the Tile line of products, which have been around for a while and provide... Continue Reading »
By Nicole Bearse, Goldberg Simpson’s Domestic Group Partner in Frankfort, KY It has long been the law of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that guardians of disabled adults can assist with many tasks, but filing a divorce case on the ward’s behalf has not been one of those tasks. (A ward... Continue Reading »
On March 6, 2020, Governor Beshear entered an Executive Order 2020-215 and declared a State of Emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Shortly thereafter, the Supreme Court of Kentucky entered Administrative Order 2020-13 and Amended the same with Administrative Order 2020-22. This... Continue Reading »
In some divorces, one parent may try to alienate another from the children through hostile or aggressive actions. This restrictive practice of “gatekeeping” is estimated to be a feature in 11-15% of divorce cases around the United States. The long-term effects on kids can manifest as low self-esteem or self-hatred,... Continue Reading »