New Federal “Mandates” for COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced major changes in the way the federal government is combating the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Path Out of the Pandemic action plan.  The plan includes the following measures: The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing a temporary emergency rule to require […]

CCG Obtains Court of Appeals Win on Behalf of Real Estate Title Company

On June 11, 2021, CCG successfully obtained affirmance of the trial court’s dismissal of all claims brought against its client, a real estate title company, sued for allegedly failing to distribute proceeds from the sale of real estate. The plaintiff, estate of a former joint tenant, sued Bluegrass Land Title for breach of contract and […]

Jason Nemes Presents “Kentucky Supreme Court Review” at KBA Annual Convention

CCG attorney, Jason Nemes, is presenting on the “Kentucky Supreme Court Review” panel at this year’s Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention taking place on May 12 – 14, 2021. The panel will cover the most recent decisions of the Kentucky Supreme Court and provide a global view of the caseload, timelines and voting patterns. To […]

CCG Obtains Judgment in Real Estate Arbitration

Commonwealth Counsel Group’s Jonathan Matthews and Parker Wornall recently obtained a substantial judgment on a client’s behalf in a real estate dispute arbitrated pursuant to the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors (GLAR) rules.  The arbitration related to a real estate sales contract and complex issues involving the seller’s failure to disclose water damage and concealment […]

CCG Attorneys Named Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Commonwealth Counsel Group PLLC is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high […]

Jason Nemes Recognized as 2020 MVP by Greater Louisville Inc.

CCG partner Jason Nemes was recognized by Greater Louisville Inc. as a 2020 MVP for his dedication to pursuing the priorities of the greater Louisville business community. Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) – the Louisville Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest convener of business, civic, and community leaders in Greater Louisville.  As a prominent voice […]

Parker Wornall on Grow For It! with Jim Ray

Parker Wornall appears as a guest on Grow For It! with Jim Ray to discuss small business guidelines and considerations for reopening during the COVID-19 crisis. Listen to the Interview HERE  

Kentucky Legislature Grants Chief Justice Authority to Extend Statutory Deadlines

This past Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Kentucky General Assembly passed the Judicial Branch Budget, which grants the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court the authority to declare a Judicial Emergency during the State of Emergency that we are currently under related to the novel coronavirus pursuant to a declaration from the Governor of […]

CARES Act: Understanding SBA’s Loan Eligibility for Small Businesses

On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), which provides an approximately $2 trillion stimulus package that includes direct payments to individual taxpayers, small business loans, increased unemployment benefits, and a variety of tax breaks.  Specifically for small businesses, the CARES Act […]

The DOL Provides Guidance to Employers Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 24, 2020 the Department of Labor (DOL) provided its first guidance to employers regarding immediate legislative changes spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic – namely the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related […]

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