On behalf of Barber Law | Aug 31, 2020 | civil litigation
If you recently lost a civil case in Kentucky, you may be considering recourse. As the American Bar Association explains, in civil suits, either the defendant or the plaintiff may seek an appeal in most cases. But many litigants misunderstand the appeals process and...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jul 31, 2020 | civil litigation
Innovations such as social media have changed the way that you communicate with others. While it offers many advantages, social media use can also have unforeseen consequences, especially if you have a civil lawsuit pending. Whether you are suing a negligent party in...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 15, 2020 | civil litigation
You may assume that your digital footprint gets obscured forever when you delete files off your work computer, but in a civil litigation case, it is often the opposite. The court can request files in the process of discovery, so it is best to know exactly how you...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jun 11, 2020 | civil litigation
Civil litigation refers to lawsuits that you, the plaintiff, file against other people, the defendants, for the purpose of recovering money damages for an injury you suffered as the result of their alleged negligence or wrongdoing. FindLaw explains that no one goes...
On behalf of Barber Law | Feb 3, 2020 | civil litigation
If you face a civil lawsuit, the chances are good that you will settle the case before it ever goes to trial. However, there is always a chance that you will go to trial so that you may plead your case and get the court to rule on it instead of just agreeing through a...
On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 17, 2019 | civil litigation
The legal system in the U.S. has two parts. There is a criminal part and the civil part. You probably understand the criminal justice system because it handles crimes, including misdemeanors and felonies. Things such as a traffic ticket also fall into the Kentucky...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jan 4, 2019 | civil litigation
Air travel seems to be getting more stressful every year — even before you board the plane. If you’re returning to the U.S. from overseas, you’ll have some interaction with Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officers. They take a greater interest in...
On behalf of Barber Law | Dec 17, 2018 | civil litigation
A November ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court brought good news for those who have been injured due to medical malpractice in Kentucky. A 2017 law required people first to submit their medical malpractice claims to a review panel before filing a lawsuit. This...
On behalf of Barber Law | Oct 10, 2018 | civil litigation
This month, the Kentucky Supreme Court said that it will not hear a long-disputed case involving a proposed condominium development in the Highlands area of Louisville. The case involved plans for a 15-story, 24-unit condominium in the upscale Cherokee Triangle area...
On behalf of Barber Law | Jul 6, 2018 | civil litigation
Businesses all over Kentucky do everything possible to avoid getting into disputes with other businesses, employees, customers and other entities. As hard as these companies try, it’s still possible to get involved in business disputes in Louisville. The most...
