Charles Byers

The minutes document details several judicial matters considered by the Supreme Court of Kentucky. Key discussions involved opinions of the court being issued in cases such as Angela Baumia v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (affirming decisions related to attempted murder and assault, noting a double jeopardy violation), and Randal Keith Kiper v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (affirming in part and reversing/remanding in part, addressing issues like prosecutorial misconduct and harmless error regarding the invocation of the right to remain silent). Other actions included affirming in part and vacating/remanding in part for Bass Webb v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, affirming memorandum opinions, and issuing various court orders related to disciplinary actions against members of the Kentucky Bar Association (suspensions, reprimands, restorations), granting or denying motions for discretionary review, and dismissing certain cases.

The proceedings involved the release of opinions and orders on December 15, 2016, covering numerous cases. Key discussion items included opinions in cases such as Commonwealth of Kentucky v. James Doss (Certification of the Law), Kathy McAbee v. Darren C. Chapman, M.D. (Expert witness exemption from separation rule), and Furlong Development Co., LLC, et al. v. Georgetown-Scott County Planning and Zoning Commission, et al. (Call on a performance bond following developer default). The document also details numerous orders related to disciplinary actions by the Kentucky Bar Association, including suspensions and public reprimands for various attorneys. Furthermore, it documents court orders granting or denying motions for discretionary review, transfer, rehearing, and dismissing various cases.

The minutes detail numerous court actions and opinions released on various dates in June 2011, subsequent to the meeting date. Key discussion points involved affirming, reversing, or remanding several cases across different jurisdictions, including death penalty appeals (William Harry Meece v. Commonwealth of Kentucky), workers' compensation claims (Giddings & Lewis, Inc., Et Al. v. Industrial Risk Insurers, Et Al.), and product liability cases. Specific actions included reversing a manslaughter conviction due to an erroneous self-defense instruction (Adam Anthony Barker v. Commonwealth of Kentucky) and remanding a post-conviction petition for DNA testing due to loss of evidence (Brian Keith Moore v. Commonwealth of Kentucky). The document also records various court orders from June 8, 9, and 16, 2011, pertaining to discretionary review, publication status of opinions, and disciplinary actions by the Kentucky Bar Association.

The document details various opinions and orders issued by the Supreme Court of Kentucky on April 22, 2010. Key matters addressed include rulings on constitutional challenges related to public funding for church-affiliated schools and special legislation concerning the University of the Cumberlands. Other decisions covered the Ex Post Facto application of Sex Offender Registration Act amendments, child support obligations related to disability benefits, First Amendment issues regarding adult entertainment regulations, and appeals concerning criminal law, immunity, and contract disputes. The minutes also record numerous actions related to the Kentucky Bar Association, including permanent disbarments, suspensions, reinstatements, and payment orders for CLE compliance.

The meeting addressed numerous cases, categorized primarily as Opinions of the Court, Orders, and procedural motions. Key areas discussed included Mineral Law concerning severance tax responsibility and the definition of "market value at the well" in oil and gas cases. Several criminal law matters were reviewed, involving issues such as robbery, felon in possession of a handgun, post-incarceration supervision, second-degree escape, wanton murder, first-degree assault, and DUI evidence. Additionally, the Court addressed Workers' Compensation claims regarding temporary total disability benefits and wage calculations, matters of Limitation of Actions (statute of limitations), Family Law concerning child support and emancipation jurisdiction, and employment law regarding retaliatory discharge. Various disciplinary actions against members of the Kentucky Bar Association were also finalized, including orders of suspension and reprimand.