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 of Frankfort and in the state’s largest venues such as Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky.
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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 respect, deep experience, and the trust our clients place in us every day.
Congratulations
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 the Commonwealth’s General Assembly, it promises to be a busy 60 days of proposing and
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 Partner, effective February 1, 2026. Hughes succeeds Bob Hoffer, who has served in the role
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 Health and Human Services (“HHS”) from implementing its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which was
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 and tax efficiency.
This is where many inbound investors run into trouble. Overlooked filings, employee
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 stability, and strong investor Once an inbound investor decides to enter the U.S. market, the
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 by the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed intoxicating hemp derivatives like delta-8 THC to flourish.
Inbound Investor U.S. Tax Playbook, Part 1
U.S. Tax Basics for Non-Resident Investors
The United States is one of the most attractive places for foreign capital — deep markets, relative stability, and strong investor protections. But the U.S. also has a uniquely complex tax environment.
For inbound
Face Value? Legal and Practical Risks in Using Facial-Analysis Tools for Hiring
In an era when artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping recruiting, a provocative new study, recently discussed by The Economist under the headline “Should facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?”, suggests that algorithms can draw inferences from a candidate’s photograph about