The arrival of Spring brings warmer temperatures and better conditions for construction. An important part of any commercial construction contract is payment. General contractors and subcontractors both need to know when they will be paid and what their rights are in the event of nonpayment. Both parties should be mindful of whether their contracts include
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Update to the the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)
Amid the early stages of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) reporting requirements’ enforcement, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama issued an opinion declaring the CTA unconstitutional.1 Under the CTA, most business entities are required to disclose personal information regarding their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”)…
Investing in Women: Celebrating Progress and Inspiring Inclusion on this Year’s International Women’s Day
As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s a time for reflection, celebration, and action. This year’s official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in Women: Celebrate Progress’, and the campaign theme is #InspireInclusion. These themes resonate deeply with me as a senior female Partner at DBL Law. Anyone who has practiced…
DBL Law Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Names Three New Partners
Covington, KY – March 6, 2024
DBL Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Bley as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 14, 2024. With an impressive background in executive leadership, Bley joins DBL Law from The O.N. Equity Sales Company, where he served as President and CEO. He brings…
Giving Through A Charitable Remainder Trust
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is an irrevocable tax-exempt trust providing an income stream to non-charitable beneficiaries for life or a determined period of time with the remainder going to charities (“split-interest trust”). The primary benefits of a CRT, besides supporting qualifying charities, are twofold: a) tax avoidance (there is a charitable deduction upon contribution…
Ellie Houston and Mike Enzweiler Deliver Big Win at Kentucky Supreme Court
Law360 (January 19, 2024, 6:31 PM EST) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has thrown out a man’s negligence suit against a hospital over an injury to his ankle he says stems from a staffer pushing his wheelchair into a desk, finding that an expert is needed to determine whether the injury is truly a result…
Made It Series – February 22, 2024
About this event
The Made It Series is a relaxed networking event featuring two great speakers you won’t want to miss.
DBL Law’s Made It Series is in partnership with the Covington Business Council and Renaissance Covington.
DBL Law’s Made It Series provides a fresh networking opportunity and features a relaxed, one-on-one discussion with two inspiring business owners – one emerging and…
20 DBL Law Attorneys named to 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers® and Kentucky Rising Stars® Lists.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, awarded 20 DBL Law attorneys with its top two recognitions of the year. A total of 11 attorneys earned the 2024 Kentucky Super Lawyers® title while 9 made the 2024 Kentucky Rising Stars® list.
Only 5% of lawyers from Kentucky earn the Kentucky Super Lawyers® title and only 2.5% are named a Kentucky Rising Stars®.…
The Importance of Paralegal Certification
Published in the January 2024 issue of the Louisville Bar Association’s BARbriefs Magazine
The legal profession is inundated with highly skilled, educated and irreplaceable talent, often found working expeditiously in the background. While these individuals may not have attended law school, they are active members of the legal team who yearn to share their potential…
Holiday Cybersecurity Alert: Safeguarding Your Email Accounts
As we approach the holiday season, our attention often shifts to celebrations, relaxation, and spending quality time with loved ones. However, amidst the festive cheer, we must not forget the importance of remaining vigilant in safeguarding both your company’s and your personal email accounts. Cybercriminals tend to increase their efforts during this time, taking advantage…