Category: Kentucky Laws
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 26, 2023
A necessary and overdue change is coming into effect on June 27th, 2023 for those in the workforce who are or can become pregnant and for nursing mothers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) ensure that mothers are provided with what they […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 17, 2023
As Tax Day passes and we trek further into the month, there looms in the background an omnipresent uncertainty, because tax season isn’t quite over yet. There’s still the concern that you’ll end up owing more with a late fee if you miscalculated, or perhaps that your return might not be as much as you […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 29, 2023
As we approach the festive, chocolate buzz-bringing holiday of Easter on April 9th, many people might be hopping over to the grocery store and picking up some goodies, popping some boiled eggs into dye, or getting their Easter ham ready for baking. But the kiddos, they’re putting carrots and milk out in hopes to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2023
We hear a lot of times young adults wishing they would have been made to take a personal finance class in high school, because when it comes to debit, credit, and debt, things aren’t always as straightforward as they seem. According to Scott Horsley, who is NPR’s Chief Economics Correspondent, in his article, “Americans […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 16, 2023
If you are a driver in the state of Kentucky, you likely know by now that you either have or chose to opt out of PIP insurance coverage. What is this facet of your insurance bill? Why is it there? What does it do? Kentucky drivers have PIP insurance because Kentucky operates under what […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2022
It might come as a surprise to some that the months around the holidays are when elders are more susceptible than ever to senior abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and happen to anyone – sometimes the victim can even be unaware that they’re suffering abuse, because not every form is as apparent as […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 6, 2022
You may have witnessed the rise in videos from portable cameras like GoPros or dash cams on police interactions and misconduct, especially with the popularity of social sharing sites like TikTok and Instagram. Having video evidence is a great way to protect yourself from crimes such as insurance fraud, theft, and property damage, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 23, 2022
If your PIP claim was denied for any of the valid reasons listed in the previous part of this two-blog series, unfortunately, insurance companies reserve the rights to deny the claim, if they have proof. But, like any other company out there, saving money isn’t always to the benefit of everyone, and your PIP […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 14, 2022
What is PIP Coverage? PIP claims and coverage, or Personal Injury Protection, is a service – or rather, a right – that is offered to drivers under the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, KRS 304.39, also known as the No-Fault Law, that came to be in 1975. Insurers are required to include some form of PIP […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 19, 2022
In the final installment of the Title IX For Students blog series, sexual harassment is the main point of discussion. While the actual Title IX document has limited information on this facet of discrimination based on sex, there was previously a comprehensive guide dedicated to defining, outlining, and discussing the details of sexual harassment published […]
