Jason V. Reed, of Edmondson & Associates, has been elected to the Board of Overseers for Redwood.  Based in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, the organization guides children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities to achieve independence and reach their highest potential throughout their lives by providing enriching educational, therapeuti...

You've undoubtedly heard of the goose who laid the golden egg ... but have you heard about the Golden Retriever who, um, "poo-ed" a cool $500?  A Helena, Montana resident recently received a check for $500.00 from the U.S. Treasury, reimbursement for five mutilated $100.00 bills he had forwarded the agency.  Seems "Sundance," a Golden Re...

An Ohio judge has approved for probate a Will reportedly written on a tablet computer.  Although accomplished without the traditional benefit of paper and ink, the Will was written, signed, and witnessed, thus meeting the legal requirements set forth in Ohio law.  Javier Castro, the testator, had apparently signed the Will in the midst ...

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court today affirmed the conviction of Genovevo Salinas, who was convicted in the 1992 murder of two brothers in Houston, Texas.  At issue was Salinas' refusal to answer, prior to his arrest, questions related to whether his shotgun was the one used in the murder. The majority noted that Salinas ha...

Laurie J. Levenson, of The National Law Journal, examines the allegedly increasing prevalence of jurors who conduct their own research, visit crime scenes, and other instances of alleged misconduct.  Despite anecdotal evidence of an increase in such juror (mis)behavior, Courts remain hesitant to conclude that juror misconduct has resulted in a...

A United States District Court Judge for the District of Columbia recently declared unconstitutional a law which purported to ban demonstrations on the grounds of the United States Supreme Court.  In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell found the 64-year old law "unreasonable, substantially overbroad, and irreconcilable with the First ...

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging states to adopt a lower "legal limit" of  blood alcohol content for per se impaired driving to 0.05%, following a vote on Tuesday.  Many states, including Kentucky, currently set the "legal limit" at 0.08%.  A driver is presumed to be impaired in Kentucky if his or her blood alcoho...

A Sacramento, California woman will be spending 63 days in jail for slapping a police officer, apparently in hopes of using her "hard time" to kick her smoking habit.  Reports indicate she waited just outside the detention facility for a uniformed officer to appear, and quickly got herself charged with battery of a police officer.  Afte...

The Kentucky Supreme Court has determined that students who are subject to questioning by law enforcement personnel and administrators, in a school setting, are entitled to be provided the traditional Miranda warnings.  A divided court held, over a sharply critical dissent, that when law enforcement officers are present -- even during question...

A woman robbed a Detroit-area bank with the strangest of "weapons:"  two cans of pasta sauce she claimed were an explosive device.  After recovering an undisclosed amount of cash, she and her getaway driver were apprehended and charged with multiple crimes.  For more of the, um, delicious details, read here.

In the wake of the tragedy perpetrated by terrorists in Boston, many of us are wondering what we can do to help.  Here are some suggestions: 1.  Be a blood donor. 2.  Talk to your kids about the tragedy. 3.  Support local running organizations. 4.  Be a vigilant observer of your surroundings.  

After William Koch bought 24 bottles of vintage Bourdeaux wine at auction, he discovered they were not vintage Bourdeaux.  He sued, and won a huge judgment.  Read the details ....

Here, correspondents from The Legal Intelligencer discuss whether social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are discoverable in litigation.  The answers may surprise you!

Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law and College of Informatic's joint degree programs -- including the JD/MBI (business informatics) and JD/MHI (health informatics) -- caught the eye of the editors of the American Bar Association Journal at the ABA Tech Show.  Editors tagged the NKU Chase Law + Informatics program swag as among...

With a nod toward their ethical obligation to see justice done, prosecutors and police are increasingly assisting in exoneration efforts for those who appear to have been wrongfully convicted.   According to a study of the National Registry of Exonerations, police or prosecutors played a critical role in over half of the exonerations regi...

In a much-anticipated ruling on the legality of the Campbell County Library's taxing mechanism, Campbell Circuit Judge Julie Ward has determined that KRS 173.790 governs the imposition of taxes used to support the Campbell County Library.  Judge Ward rejected the argument advanced by the Campbell County Library that the Kentucky Legislature's ...

As long-time planners and attorneys for planners, Garry Edmondson and Stacy Tapke have known the intrinsic value of green space in community planning.  Now, a study originating from Philadelphia and published in the journal Landscape and Urban Design suggests that effective use of green spaces in urban landscapes can help reduce crime.  R...

The United States Supreme Court recently rejected as unconstitutional a search which followed a drug-sniffing K9's indication that drugs may be present inside a home.  According to the Court, while a police officer had the right to approach the residence's door and knock, deploying the K9 at or near the door or perimeter of the house without a...

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals appears poised to allow post-appeal hearings under Daubert, without invalidating the original jury verdict.  This "do over," while achieving some measure of judicial economy, would represent a watershed change for litigators.  Read more here.

Jeffrey Standen, veteran faculty member at Williamette University College of Law, has been selected as the new dean for Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law.  The National Law Journal has the details.

As budget battles continue in Washington, D.C., Federal Courts are among the agencies impacted.  Read more here.

Jason V. Reed, of Edmondson & Associates, was recently elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. Reed’s initial term on the Board of Directors will last for two years. The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, founded in 2007, is Northern Kentucky’s only emergency cold-weather...

Edmondson & Associates is pleased to announce that Stacy Tapke received the first annual Service to Community Award presented at the Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division. Ms. Tapke was honored at the YLS luncheon at the KBA Annual Convention on June 7, 2012 in Louisville. Stacy heads the civil division of the County Attorney Offic...

Edmondson & Associates is pleased to announce that Jason V. Reed has been selected to participate in the 2013 Class of Leadership Northern Kentucky. Leadership Northern Kentucky is a valuable and powerful program, helping individuals develop leadership skills and knowledge of regional issues. Approximately 45-50 individuals participate in the n...

Since 2006, attorneys at Edmondson & Associates have dedicated a growing portion of their practice to protecting the rights of consumers through the filing and aggressive litigation of class action cases.  A “class action” is designed to allow one person, called the “class representative,” to file suit on be...