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Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky Voting Open Until June 10, 2022

If you are the primary name on your LMICK policy, please be aware that proxy materials were sent via email on Monday, May 9 from IntelliScan. Voting for the Board of Directors and on other LMICK business is open until June 10th!.

June 30, 2022 Deadline for Comments to Proposed Amendments to Rules:

Family Court Rules of Practice and Procedure Amendments
The Kentucky Supreme Court is considering proposed amendments to the Family Court Rules of Practice and Procedure. The proposal replaces Subsection 6 (Case Management) of FCRPP 2 Preliminary Matters with two new rules addressing mediation (FCRPP 39) and case management conferences (FCRPP 40). All written comments to the proposed amendments must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 30, 2022.

Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Kentucky Supreme Court is also considering proposed amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure. Commentary to the amendments explains an overarching goal of simplifying the rules to eliminate common points of confusion among practitioners and pro se appellants. Comments to the proposed rules must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by June 30, 2022.

If you practice family or appellate law, please consider offering your thoughtful comments on the proposed amendments.

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Congratulations to Kentucky’s Newest Attorneys!

LMICK would like to congratulate Kentucky’s (soon to be) newest attorneys! The swearing in ceremony is set for Friday, April 22, 2022 in Frankfort. If you have a newly admitted attorney joining your practice, remember to add them to your policy by filling out the form on our website.

Amendments to the Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Effective April 1, 2022

The Kentucky Supreme Court announced several proposed amendments to the rules have been approved and became effective on April 1, 2022. We encourage you to review and note any rules that impact your practice. To get you started, we have highlighted the most significant changes, here.

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Effective April 1, 2022: Amendments to the Kentucky Supreme Court Rules

The Kentucky Supreme Court announced several proposed amendments to the rules have been approved and will be effective on April 1, 2022. We will provide a more thorough review of the rules in our April edition of the LMICK Minute.

New Kentucky Ethics Opinion: KBA E-454 Addresses the Ethical Obligations of an Attorney as a Guardian Ad Litem

The Kentucky Bar Association Ethics Committee has issued a formal ethics opinion addressing duties of a GAL. The opinion discusses how “[c]ritics have argued that the ‘best interest’ representation as a GAL under Kentucky law (KRS 387.305), especially in family law cases, does not ‘comport’ with an attorney’s ethical responsibilities under the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct….[C]ritics maintain that a ‘best interest’ lawyer who substitutes his or her best-interest judgment for that of the child runs afoul of the duties to ‘…advocate…zealously…the client’s position’ and to ‘…abide by a client’s decisions concerning the objectives of [the] representation.’” This opinion addresses these concerns and provide guidance to attorneys acting as a GAL. Read the full opinion here.

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New Rules Impacting Mediation Effective February 1, 2022
The Kentucky Supreme Court has entered Administrative Order 2022-04, which replaces in their entirety the Model Mediation Rules and AP Part XII, Mediation Guidelines for Court of Justice Mediators.

Legal Food Frenzy is Underway!
Every year, the Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association asks our legal community to do its part in working toward a #HungerFreeKentucky. This year's campaign will kick off on February 7th. Register your team now and find more information at kyfoodfrenzy.com!

Western Kentucky Tornado Response
The FEMA Application deadline was on February 11, 2022. For survivors needing assistance with appeals and other disaster related legal assistance, free legal help is available for Kentucky tornado survivors by calling 877-782-4219. Visit our Disaster Response Information page for more information and resources.

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Western Kentucky Tornado Response

• Free Legal Help is Available for Kentucky Tornado Survivors by calling 877-782-4219.
• Attorney Volunteers are still needed! Kentucky Legal Aid has created an online portal for attorneys who are interested in assisting survivors in need of legal services.

Visit our Disaster Response Information page for more information and resources.

Beware of Scam!
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New Rules Impacting Mediation Effective February 1, 2022
The Kentucky Supreme Court has entered Administrative Order 2022-04, which replace in their entirety the Model Mediation Rules and AP Part XII, Mediation Guidelines for Court of Justice Mediators.