KJEANRL
Running in Circles: Defining “Horse Racing ...

In this blog, 2L staffer Kylee Greene analyzes the current landscape of Kentucky’s Farm Animal Activity Act’s (FAAA) horse racing exemption. She argues that the definition of “horse racing activity” under the FAAA is inadequate and proposes a three-factor test that considers the nature of the farm animal activity, whether the plaintiff’s injury occurred on the racetrack, and the temporal proximity between the plaintiff’s injury and the race.

Running in Circles: Defining “Horse Racing Activity” Under Kentucky’s Farm Animal
KJEANRL
When the Clock Changes: House Bill 320, KRS ...

In this blog, staffer Aaron Withers examines House Bill 320, which in 2024 shortened Kentucky's limitations period for civil rights and wrongful-discharge claims from five years to three without saying whether the change reaches claims that had already accrued. Withers argues that under KRS 446.080(3), claims that accrued before July 15, 2024 remain subject to the five-year period, and that courts lack authority to write in the grace period the General Assembly left out. He urges the General Assembly to adopt a default transition rule in KRS Chapter 446, explaining why certainty matters to Kentucky farms and mineral interests.

When the Clock Changes: House Bill 320, KRS 446.080(3), and Claims That Accrued Before 2024
Equine
KJEANRL
Who Owns a Horse’s DNA? Genetic Testing, ...

In this blog, 3L staffer Emma Johns examines how equine genetic testing raises questions about control over genetic information and disclosure obligations in Kentucky horse sales. She argues that Kentucky should encourage clearer sale and testing agreements governing disclosure, sample retention, and data use, while clarifying when known genetic results trigger the warranty exception for sellers who knowingly sell diseased animals.

Who Owns a Horse’s DNA? Genetic Testing, Disclosure, and the Future of Equine Sales
KJEANRL
Horses and Divorces: Valuing Unborn Racehorses ...

In this blog, 3L staffer Jordan Guancione explores how Kentucky divorce courts should value unborn racehorses by looking to how courts have divided unvested pensions and stock options. She examines the “immediate offset” method as a potential solution for dividing an asset whose future value remains uncertain.

Horses and Divorces: Valuing Unborn Racehorses in Kentucky Divorce Courts
Agriculture
KJEANRL
Living with the Land: An Examination of Indoor ...

In this blog, 2L staffer Kristen Bailey analyzes Disney's “Living with the Land” attraction that takes guests through a tour of one of Disney's greenhouses, showcasing their innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. Disney goes above state regulations and follows stricter self-created guidelines, posing the question of whether state law adequately protects indoor agriculture when Disney is going beyond state and federal regulations to create their own. This blog argues that states should enact more specific and detailed regulations regarding indoor agricultural practices in order to best protect our environment. 

Living with the Land: An Examination of Indoor Agriculture Regulations

Equine

,

Holding the Line: Why HISA’s Crop Rules Serve Both Horse and Jockey

,
Holding the Line: Why HISA’s Crop Rules Serve Both Horse and Jockey

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) national riding crop rules have drawn criticism for punishing jockeys who strike a horse to keep it, and themselves, safe. In this blog, 2L staff editor Sydney Gibson argues that the rules strike the right balance. By limiting crop use while exempting strikes made for safety, they protect horse welfare without leaving riders exposed. Early data showing fewer violations and less stretch interference suggest the framework is working, and the remaining concerns call for consistent stewarding, not a looser rule.

Who Owns a Horse’s DNA? Genetic Testing, Disclosure, and the Future of Equine Sales

Who Owns a Horse’s DNA? Genetic Testing, Disclosure, and the Future of Equine Sales

In this blog, 3L staffer Emma Johns examines how equine genetic testing raises questions about control over genetic information and disclosure obligations in Kentucky horse sales. She argues that Kentucky should encourage clearer sale and testing agreements governing disclosure, sample retention, and data use, while clarifying when known genetic results trigger the warranty exception for sellers who knowingly sell diseased animals.

,

Real Hooves, Fake Names, and NFT Snouts: Enforcement of Horse Trademarks

,
Real Hooves, Fake Names, and NFT Snouts: Enforcement of Horse Trademarks

NFTs are becoming extremely popular even with racehorses and are creating a stir in the copyright world. In light of this, 2L staffer Zack Stacy looks at the process for a racehorse to have their name registered through the process outlined in The Jockey Club and how it compares to getting a name registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Stacy urges individuals to consider racehorses as brands and offers solutions to assist in the trademark of horses in the new NFT world.

,

Betamethasone and Otomax and Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Oh My: The Need to Elevate Kentucky's Horse Racing Regulations to Meet International Standards

,
Betamethasone and Otomax and Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Oh My: The Need to Elevate Kentucky's Horse Racing Regulations to Meet International Standards

Senior Staffer, Scott Abney, focuses on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and how the KHRC should consider adopting guidelines more closely aligned with the Fédération Equestre Internationale.

You Either Die a Hero, Or You Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become the Villain

You Either Die a Hero, Or You Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become the Villain

The Kentucky Derby is always an exciting time for horse racing fans. Bob Baffert, a famous horse trainer, ends up being suspended from competing in the Derby for 2 years due to his horse testing positive for a banned substance. Senior Staffer, Hunter Branham analyzes what this suspension means for the future of the Kentucky Derby.

,

Historic Horse Racing: An Inspirational Success Story of Pounding the Table

,
Historic Horse Racing: An Inspirational Success Story of Pounding the Table

While horse racing is a cornerstone of Kentucky’s culture and economy, gambling is not. In this piece, newly-elected Articles Editor Andrew Biggs explores how Kentucky lawmakers and courts have recently dealt with how Historical Horse Racing fits into the state’s gambling laws.

,

We Must Boycott the 147th Kentucky Derby for Breonna Taylor

,
We Must Boycott the 147th Kentucky Derby for Breonna Taylor

As the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death draws near, 3L staffer, Dwight Haggard III discusses ways activists can draw attention to the call for police reform as well as accountability for Breonna’s death. Haggard’s solution? Boycott the 147th Kentucky Derby. To learn more, please read his blog post below.