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50th Anniversary of Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act – What It Is & Why It’s Important

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 5, 2017

After years of workplace discrimination being unreported and going unpunished, the United States government acted. In 1967, they passed the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill into law and provided equal employment opportunities that were not covered in the seventh title of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Now, […]

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: What It Covers and Why It’s Important

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 23, 2017

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA is considered to be one of the most in-depth and comprehensive pieces of legislation regarding civil rights and is an “equal opportunity” law for Americans who are disabled. The ADA guarantees that disabled persons are allowed the same […]

Understanding Funeral Mistakes and Abuse

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 5, 2017

There are not many things in life as difficult to deal with as the death of a loved one. When putting a loved one to rest, the most that you can hope for is an easy process. A process that doesn’t involve a lot of errors or mistakes is ideal. However, funeral mistakes and funeral […]

Civil Rights Law: How 5 Significant Events Impacted the World of Modern Law

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 20, 2017

Over the past 50 years, many important changes have impacted civil rights law in the United States. As civil rights attorneys serving people across Kentucky and Southern, Indiana, we understand firsthand the importance of these changes. Through our legal practice, we work hard to defend the rights of victims of many different kinds of discrimination. […]

5 Ways Tort Reform Proposed by Governor Matt Bevin Could Hurt Kentucky Citizens

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 30, 2016

As a result of Matt Bevin winning the vote for Governor of Kentucky, Kentuckians knew that the Commonwealth was about to experience some change. After 8 years of governing under Democrat Steve Beshear, Bevin entered office with a new agenda. Mainly, it aimed at a variety of significant changes, including tort reform. As tort law attorneys, this […]

Cooper and Friedman Sponsor Peace Fest 2016

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2016

Last year was Louisville’s deadliest year since 1979 with a total of 84 homicides. And in July 2016, the city has already surpassed this number and the violence is increasing. In order to address this very serious issue, local activists, artists and community members are coming together to host Peace Fest 2016. Peace Fest 2016 Focuses […]

Personal Injury Lawyer Hal Friedman Interviewed for WKYT Investigation on Special Deputies in Kentucky

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 9, 2015

JACKSON, Ky. (WKYT) – WKYT journalists recently did a program investigating the training of special deputies in the state of Kentucky. While most of Kentucky’s law enforcement officers receive training in Richmond Kentucky at the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center, special deputies are different. They are appointed by a county sheriff and sworn into their positions. […]

What to do If You Get Pulled Over By A Police Officer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 19, 2015

Police officers can sometimes be intimidating, especially for drivers getting pulled over. Acting in a responsible manner and treating officers with respect will go a long way, even if you are pulled over for a minor infraction. When a police officer signals you to pull over on the side of the road, it is important that you […]

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