News & Events
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Recent SCOTUS Ruling on Certificate of Merit Laws May Have Broader Implications
Federal courts have been split on whether heightened pleading and evidentiary standards established in state “anti-SLAPP” laws apply in defamation cases brought in federal court…
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Will School Choice Come (Finally) to Kentucky?
By: Mark D. Guilfoyle and Andrew J. Vandiver Kentucky lawmakers have passed House Bill 1, filed by State Representative Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill). The legislation…
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New FinCEN Reporting Rule for Certain Residential Real Estate Transfers Begins March 1, 2026
Starting March 1, 2026, a new federal reporting rule will change what information must be collected and submitted in certain residential real estate transactions—especially all-cash…
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Housing and a New Economic Development Tool: SB 9 in the 2026 Legislative Session
The first week of the legislative session is officially under our belt—and it was a busy one. Lawmakers moved quickly out of the gate, with…
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Being admitted Pro Hac Vice in Kentucky
DBL Law attorneys regularly serve as local counsel or co-counsel with out-of-state lawyers in litigation matters in Kentucky, particularly complex litigation in the state capital…
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Five DBL Law Attorneys Named 2026 Top Lawyers by Cincinnati Magazine
DBL Law is proud to share that five of our attorneys have been recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by Cincinnati Magazine—an honor that reflects peer…
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2026 KY Employment Law Watch: Insights from DBL Law Partners’ Derek Miles & Nick Birkenhauer
The 2026 Legislative Session is off to the races in Kentucky’s capitol (the racing pun was intended). With it being a biennium budget year for…
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DBL Law Elects Patrick Hughes as New Managing Partner
Hughes succeeds Bob Hoffer following a deliberate, strategically planned succession process. Covington, KY — DBL Law announced today that Patrick Hughes has been elected Managing…
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Maine Federal Court Blocks 340B Rebate Model Pilot Set for January 1, 2026
On December 29, 2025, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of…
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Inbound Investor U.S. Tax Playbook, Part 3: Operating and Repatriating Profits
Overview: Once a U.S. structure is established, it’s important to manage day-to-day compliance, withholding obligations, and cash repatriation in a way that aligns commercial objectives…
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Inbound Investor U.S. Tax Playbook, Part 2
Structuring the Investment — Entity Choice & Tax-Efficiency The United States is one of the most attractive places for foreign capital — deep markets, relative…
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Federal Hemp/THC Reform and the Kentucky Economy: Legal Challenges & Strategic Implications
A Turning Point for Kentucky’s Hemp Industry Congress’s recent spending bill includes sweeping new restrictions on hemp-derived products containing THC, effectively closing the “loophole” created…
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