McCoy & Hiestand offers its “The 7th Amendment” scholarship in hopes of encouraging students in all fields to think critically about the role that a jury plays in the civil jury process. The firm wants its students to engage with the concept of a jury trial and ask themselves: is the literal enactment of the …
July 2020 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Virtual Jury Selection Leads to Mistrial Motion Potential jurors were seen curled up in bed, exercising, and leaving the room during virtual jury selection for asbestos trial. Lead Counsel for Fryer-Knowles Inc. …
June 2020 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. New Jersey Nursing Home Where 78 Died of Coronavirus Facing Two Lawsuits A nursing home in Sussex County, New Jersey, where 78 people have died is facing a second lawsuit. The families …
Stopping the Spread of Coronavirus
As of March 12, over 1,400 people across the United States have tested positive for coronavirus with thousands more across the globe. COVID-19, also known as coronavirus is a mew respiratory illness that began in China at the start of 2020. Because this is a new virus the complete clinical picture is unknown, but information …
February 2020 Charity Event Spotlight
There are wonderful charities throughout Kentucky working to help people from all walks of life. Whether through acts of service, participation or simply a financial contribution these charities need YOUR help! Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to decide which charity to donate to, so we will be compiling a list every month of fun upcoming …
February ’20 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Experts Expect Cancer Lawsuits Tied to Zantac Recalls Experts are expecting an explosion of Zantac cancer lawsuits in the wake of a number of recalls of the heartburn medication. Sanofi, the manufacturer …
Prison Medical Care
As state budgets continue to shrink, prison costs continue to rise. Especially in places like Kentucky where an incredibly high percentage of the population is incarcerated. Depending on which study you read, Kentucky consistently ranks in the top ten in incarceration rates per capita. As reported by WFPL, as of August this year, the state’s …
January ’20 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
CTE in the Spotlight
A recent Netflix documentary about former NFL star, Aaron Hernandez has sparked talk about a somewhat mysterious disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). While researchers are learning more about this disease every day most of their findings are based on posthumous study. Aaron Hernandez and the Effects of CTE Hernandez presented a special look into the …
Forced Arbitration
When you download a rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft, you’re required to agree that you’re above the age of 18, you’re not using a stolen credit card, and that you won’t seek a jury trial against the company. This means any claims against the company would need to be settled in arbitration. Is …
