Category: Civil Rights Law
Written by Cooper and Friedman on June 23, 2026
Civil rights laws in Louisville, KY can be difficult to parse out with all of the legal jargon in official documents. That’s why it is important for citizens who think they may have a civil rights violation should ask questions. Most law firms will have a free consultation for potential cases, but you can also […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on June 9, 2026
Key Takeaways: A class action lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit that a group brings to court, rather than an individual. A class action lawsuit has more requirements than a traditional lawsuit does in order to make it to court as a class action. Common class action cases revolve around illegal or discriminatory workplace […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on May 20, 2026
Rebecca Hall: Good morning everyone. First off, I would like to thank Bishop Lyons and everyone for allowing me to speak today. I am here with my attorney, Hal Friedman, and I would like to wish all the mothers a happy Mother’s Day. My name is Rebecca Hall and I am Katelyn Hall’s mother. I […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on January 13, 2026
Parallel proceedings happen when a defendant in a criminal case is simultaneously involved with a civil case. These cases usually arise from the same alleged conduct and often involve overlapping facts and evidence, or a single course of conduct that may violate multiple laws. Criminal prosecutors and civil lawyers pursue separate legal actions, even though […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on November 25, 2025
According to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute, excessive force refers to “force in excess of what a police officer reasonably believes is necessary.” It most commonly results from officer behavior during arrests, investigatory stops, and seizures. Is There a Standard or Threshold for Excessive Force to Determine Fault in Court Cases? No, there is […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on September 23, 2025
When it comes to personal injury, negligence plays a large part in the decision for damages and compensation. It proves that the defendant was at fault for the injury or accident that occurred. There are several types of negligence in court cases. However, there are two that are important in Kentucky: comparative negligence and pure […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on April 7, 2025
Personal Injury Law is a very broad topic; many people wonder why law firms accept some cases, but not others. Personal injury’s definition is: “…every variety of injury to a person’s body, emotions, or reputation, as contradistinguished from injury to property rights.” Assault is just one of several different acts that can fall within the […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on August 8, 2024
Sovereign immunity is a term that describes the government and its entities’ inability to be sued without its consent. To the ordinary person, this might seem unfair, as the government is not perfect and can make mistakes that affect people. This is true even when it comes to personal injuries that happen on public […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on April 15, 2024
There is no arguing that the tragic events of 2020 that led to 26-year old Breonna Taylor’s death have had a major impact on Louisville. Approaching 4 years since the shooting, the process of investigation into the LMPD is still ongoing. However, the efforts to change the system have not come to a halt. […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on February 26, 2024
Choosing a personal lawyer that is the right fit for you and your needs can be tricky. After all, it feels like there are so many out there to choose from! Lawyers in Louisville, KY seem to be a dime-a-dozen, but not every law firm is the same. This makes research very important when […]
