There are no published cases in Kentucky addressing whether a corporate representative must testify on subjects outside of those identified in a Rule 30.02(6) notice of deposition. Under the federal corollary to the Kentucky Rule, FRCP 30(b)(6), federal courts are split on the issue. The majority view is that the Rule 30(b)(6) deposition is not Read More
Can a corporate designee be compelled to answer questions outside the scope of the deposition notice?
April 16, 2018
IRS To End Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
April 4, 2018
The IRS has announced that it will end the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) on September 28, 2018, while its sister program, the Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures (SFCP) remains intact… for now. (Notice IR-2018-52). The OVDP is an amnesty program administered by the Internal Revenue Service. Under the terms of the program, taxpayers who willfully failed to report their Read More
DBL Law partner David Kramer appointed to KBA Judicial Ethics Committee
February 1, 2018
The Board of Governors of the Kentucky Bar Association has appointed DBL Law partner David Kramer to a four-year term on the KBA’s Judicial Ethics Committee. « Back to newsSubscribe
DBL Law partner Bob Hoffer featured in Covington Catholic High School CONNECT publication
January 10, 2018
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DBL Law Offering Sexual Harassment Training
January 1, 2018
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Associate Katie Tranter Has Received YWCA Rising Star Award
October 3, 2017
Congratulations to DBL Law Associate Attorney Katie Tranter on being named a 2017 YWCA Greater Cincinnati Rising Star. Nomination criteria for this honor include having the qualities of an outstanding performer, proven leadership abilities, and the potential to attain marked achievement in her chosen career. Rising Star Award recipients become part of a network with Read More
Overtime Rule
September 5, 2017
In a significant ruling for employers throughout the country, a federal judge in Texas yesterday declared that the Obama administration’s 2016 rule that would have significantly changed the overtime rule for all employers is invalid. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant granted summary judgment to over 50 business groups which had challenged the 2016 overtime rule. Read More
Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winners
August 16, 2017
Northern Kentucky Chamber announces this year’s award winners « Back to newsSubscribe
DBL Law Wins Largest Judgement of its Kind in Kentucky History
August 1, 2017
July 31, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc announced today that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the District Court, awarding their clients over $573 million. It is the largest judgment of its kind in Kentucky history. DBL Law represented Linda Holt, Judith Prewitt, and Cynthia Roeder, three of the Read More
Department of Labor Wants Your Feedback on Changes to Overtime Regulations
August 1, 2017
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is seeking comments about the proposed changes to the overtime regulations that were issued last year and put on hold by a federal court. The changes were a massive overhaul of the white collar exemptions with one of the biggest changes raising the threshold from Read More
Largest KY Judgment affirmed in Griffin Family Case
August 1, 2017
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – July 31, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc announced today that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the District Court, awarding their clients over $573 million. It is the largest judgment of its kind in Kentucky history. DBL Law represented Linda Holt, Judith Prewitt, and Cynthia Read More
DBL Law welcomes Danyel Rickman as New Associate
July 27, 2017
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – July 25, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger LaVelle announces the addition of Attorney Danyel Rickman. Danyel attended University of Cincinnati’s College of Law and graduated with her J.D. in 2015. While in law school, she was involved with the Black Law Student Association and served as a Student Ambassador to the Office Read More
Selected Articles from the Lane Report | Lexington, KY
July 18, 2017
Greater Louisville’s legal scene is a ‘sophisticated’ environment Genscape Created Global Energy Market Analytics « Back to newsSubscribe
DBL Law Attorneys Bob Hoffer and Patrick Hughes Appointed to Boards
July 12, 2017
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – July 10, 2017 – Two attorneys from Dressman Benzinger LaVelle have recently been elected to boards. Robert M. Hoffer will serve as Legal Advisor of the Kentucky SHRM Council. KYSHRM serves over 3,000 human resources professionals and advances the HR profession in Kentucky through local chapters as well as student chapters. Read More
DBL Law Announces Two New Hires: Beth Gregory and Dana Bach
June 28, 2017
Beth Gregory Dana Bach CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – June 26, 2017 – Dressman Benzinger Lavelle welcomes Beth Gregory and Dana Bach to the firm. Beth Gregory is Read More
Justin Clark, Of Counsel, joins DBL Law
June 22, 2017
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – June 22, 2017 – DBL Law has announced the addition of Justin Clark to its growing practice. Clark will practice as Of Counsel to DBL Law. Justin is a partner at Top Shelf Lobby, a preeminent Kentucky government relations firm. Clark’s law practice involves general and complex business litigation, insurance regulatory Read More
Nancy A. Spivey is DBL Law’s New Marketing Director
DBL Law is pleased to announce the addition of Nancy A. Spivey as new Marketing Director.
April 24, 2017
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – April 24, 2017 – DBL Law is pleased to announce the addition of Nancy A. Spivey as its new Marketing Director. Nancy A. Spivey will provide strategic guidance in managing the firm’s day-to-day marketing efforts throughout Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and Louisville and in new markets as the firm continues its Read More
Statewide Hunger-Relief Effort Comes to Northern Kentucky
DBL Law is thrilled to announce our involvement in the Kentucky Legal Food Frenzy to benefit the Kentucky Food Association and the surrounding Kentucky community.
March 22, 2017
Crestview Hills, KY. (March 22, 2017) – DBL Law is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the inaugural Kentucky Legal Food Frenzy from March 27 to April 7, 2017. The Food Frenzy is a statewide fund drive competition among Kentucky law firms, law schools and legal organizations to support the members of Read More
Andrew C. Emmert Joins DBL Law
Andrew concentrates his practice in real estate law, general business matters and probate and estate planning
November 30, 2016
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – October 27, 2016 – DBL Law is pleased to welcome Andrew C. Emmert to the firm as a partner. Drew concentrates his practice in real estate law, general business matters and probate and estate planning. His real estate practice focuses on acquisition, development and sales of commercial real property (mixed use, Read More
DBL Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 21, 2016
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY- November 21, 2016 – We are pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers from the firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Super Lawyers®, which recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of Read More
DBL Receives “Best Lawyers” and “Best Law Firms” listings for the seventh consecutive year
November 21, 2016
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – November 21, 2016 – DBL Law is pleased to announce, that for the seventh consecutive year since the publication’s inception, it has been named in the top-tier placement to the “Best Law Firms” list by US News & World Report. This is a national publication that seeks to recognize quality firms Read More
Two New Associates Join the DBL Law Team
November 16, 2016
CRESTVIEW HILLS KENTUCKY- November 14, 2016- DBL Law is pleased to announce the addition of two new associate attorneys to the firm, Colleen R. Fausz and Joseph M. Kramer. Colleen R. Fausz will be practicing in the business organization and taxation, estate and succession planning, and banking and commercial sections within the firm. She will Read More
