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Hughes & Coleman Calls for Independent Inspections of Deficient Nursing Homes

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Attorneys Call for Proactive Efforts to Combat Bedbugs in Nursing Homes

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Hughes & Coleman Nursing Home Abuse Settlement Gains National Attention

Just hours before Hughes & Coleman and their co-counsel reached a confidential settlement for an abuse victim at a Kentucky nursing home facility, an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed that the office filed a civil lawsuit against a Northern Kentucky nursing home, which stemmed from a number of deaths and injuries reported at the home.
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Bowling Green Lawyers Say Mother’s Day Is A Reminder to Check in with Elders Year-Round

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Former Judge Heads Up Hughes & Coleman’s Social Security Disability Division

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Joe Bill Campbell Selected to College of Law Hall of Fame

Hughes & Coleman attorney Joe Bill Campbell was selected as an inductee to the College of Law Hall of Fame by the University of Kentucky College of Law and its Alumni Association. Mr. Campbell’s significant contributions to his field and dedication to the betterment of humanity have earned him this award, which is the highest honor presented jointly by the College of Law and Alumni Association. To learn more about Mr. Campbell, click here.

M&L Seminar

Since 1992, J. Marshall Hughes and Lee Coleman have had the privilege of hosting the M&L Legal Marketing and Management Seminar. The seminar gives attendees the opportunity to discuss advertising ideas, learn marketing practices, and plan business strategies so that they may provide their clients with the best customer service possible. This year, approximately 70 people were present, representing more than 30 different law firms from across the country. To learn more about M&L, click here.

Report Exposes 'Gray Homicide' Epidemic, Reinforces Need for Funding Autopsies of Nursing Home Deaths

February 11, 2011
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Hughes & Coleman Says Criminal Checks are Needed for All Nursing Home Employees

January 27, 2011
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Proposal to Require Nursing Homes to Report Deaths a Vital Step Forward

December 15, 2010
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Hughes & Coleman Applauds State Agency for Investigation into Nursing Home Neglect

November 20, 2010
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The Sidebar: Hughes & Coleman Newsletter Fall 2010

November 5, 2010
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Beshear: Review how reports of nursing home abuse are handled

July 29, 2010
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Prominent Kentucky Attorney Joins Hughes & Coleman

January 4, 2010
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Pack-A-Sack to Benefit Local Children

November 1, 2011
We’re teaming up with The Beaver 96.7 and Feeding America to raise funds and resources for the Pack-A-Sack program, which provides food to area children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends when school meals are unavailable and resources at home are limited. Stop by our Bowling Green office on Friday, Nov. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. and donate $10 or 10 canned goods to be entered to win Nashville Predators tickets.

See our list of suggested food items.

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Feed America Day at the Ballpark

August 3, 2011
Hughes & Coleman enjoyed a great day at the ballpark on Sunday, July 31, with another successful community FUNdraiser, Feeding America®. As the Bowling Green Hot Rods took on the Dayton Dragons, fans stopped by the Hughes & Coleman tent to donate non-perishable food items for Feeding America. Anyone who donated received free tickets to an upcoming Hot Rods game. Kids were also treated to a fun afternoon, enjoying several ballpark activities and Hot Rods prizes. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page.

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Administrative Professionals Day

April 27, 2011
To show the hardworking staff members at Hughes & Coleman how much they’re appreciated, the firm enjoyed donuts for breakfast on Administrative Professionals Day, followed by a potluck lunch. Click here to see more photos.

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Chaney’s Dairy Barn Easter Egg Hunt

April 17, 2011
Keeping with tradition, Hughes & Coleman sponsored the 2011 Chaney’s Dairy Barn Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny hid more than 15,000 eggs and participants in the hunt had the opportunity to register to win bicycles from Hughes & Coleman. It was a hopping good time! Click here to see more photos.

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Employee of the Month: Dorthea Brumsey

April 2011
Everyone at Hughes & Coleman wants to congratulate Dorthea Brumsey on being the April Employee of the Month. Way to go, Dorthea!

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Backpacks for Bowling Green Pack A Sack

March 7, 2011
The firm received many generous donations from the community and had a great time with the clowns from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® while raising funds and resources for Backpacks for Bowling Green Pack A Sack program. Kids who attended got clown noses, and participants who donated five non-perishable food items received free circus tickets. Click here to see more photos.

St. Jude Radiothon Hughes & Coleman Phone Bank

March 7, 2011
The Hughes & Coleman staff helped raise money for St. Jude by volunteering their time at the St. Jude Radiothon Hughes & Coleman phone bank.

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Feeding the Children of Our Community

February 19, 2011
Come by Hughes & Coleman on Saturday, February 19 between 10 a.m. and noon and drop off your food donations to help local children and their families. The first 100 people to donate five non-perishable food items will receive tickets to see the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, which will be in Bowling Green from March 25 through 27.

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19th Annual St. Jude Radiothon

We joined The Beaver 96.7 during its 19th Annual St. Jude Radiothon on January 27 and 28 to help raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year, the event raised $82,271, bringing the total amount raised since 1992 to more than $1,695,000. Click here to read more.

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Santa's Workshop

December 2010
We participated in Santa's Workshop sponsored by the American Red Cross and collected more than 300 toys for local children whose parents are serving in the military. Click here for more photos.

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Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade

December 4, 2010
We had a great time attending Jaycees Christmas Parade on Dec. 4 in downtown Bowling Green. The parade had a great turnout with residents of all ages watching the more than 80 floats and groups participating in the event. Click here for more.

Hughes and Coleman Supports the Feeding America Backpack Program

Support Feeding America and Win Nashville Predators Tickets!
Join us as we raise funds and resources for the Feeding America Backpack Program, and get a chance to see the Nashville Predators! Simply join us during one of our events and donate $10 or bring 10 non–perishable food items, and you'll be placed in a drawing for the tickets. The Backpack program provides a supplemental food source to area children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends when school meals are unavailable and resources at home are limited.

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15th Annual Veterans Parade in Bowling Green

November 6, 2010
Several of the firm’s members took part in the 15th Annual Veterans Parade in Bowling Green to honor those in the armed forces. With more than 110 sponsored entries in the parade, the event included a special ceremony recognizing WWII POW James Stewart. Click here for more.

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Educating the Future Lawyers of South Central Kentucky

October 19, 2010
Hughes & Coleman attorney Ryan Reed spoke to a business law class at South Warren High School. He explained his job as an attorney and how students who wish to follow the same career path can prepare themselves for law school and finding employment as attorneys.

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Paralyzed Veterans of America

Hughes & Coleman is proud to support Paralyzed Veterans of America and its mission to advocate on behalf of veterans of the armed forces. The organization strives to bring attention to and maintain quality health care for its members; research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction; benefits available as a result of members’ military service; and civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of its members.

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Veterans Advantage

September 2010
Do you have old cell phones, empty inkjets, and other gadgets that you don’t use anymore? Donate them to Veterans Advantage—all donations are used to fund projects and programs that support veterans through the Recycle & Reward program, which delivers new service benefits to veterans to thank and reward those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hughes & Coleman employees have been donating their used electronics to help this worthy cause and thank our troops for their service.
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Pack A Sack (Adopt-A-Backpacker Program)

September 2010
Hughes & Coleman partnered with radio station Beaver 96.7 and local IGA grocery stores to raise funds and resources for the Pack A Sack program, which provides a supplemental food source to area children who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends when school meals are unavailable and resources at home are limited. Nutritious, easy-to-prepare foods are sent home in a child’s backpack at the end of each week to ensure they have something to eat until they return for breakfast on Monday morning. This year’s program raised more than $4,000 in cash, checks, and canned food items. Read more.

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Hughes & Coleman Kids’ Fun Run

August 14, 2010
For the second year, Hughes & Coleman sponsored the Kids’ Fun Run during the Blevins East Nashville Tomato 5k. Everyone had a wonderful time and nearly 50 children participated in the race! Click here to see more photos.

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39^th Annual Thunderfest Independence Day Celebration

July 2, 2010
Hughes & Coleman was a proud supporter of the 39th Annual Thunderfest Independence Day Celebration, which was presented by the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green to raise money for more than 30 children’s organizations in the community, and featured several attractions for kids, food, music, and more! As a co-sponsor for the event, Hughes & Coleman had a tent set up for visitors to stop by, say hello, and grab some giveaways. Click here to see more photos.

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Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.

August 20 – September 6, 2010
Hughes & Coleman proudly supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national enforcement effort—Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.—that aims to crack down on impaired driving and reduce roadway fatalities. Read more.

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Second Annual Southern Nights Benefit Bash

September 10, 2010
Hughes & Coleman donated a basket worth $350 for the Second Annual Southern Nights Benefit Bash on September 10, 2010, to benefit the Rainhill Equine Facility Rescue and Sanctuary.

School Smarts with FOX in the Morning

Hughes & Coleman is sponsoring the School Smarts on Fox 41, an ongoing program that provides essential education information from healthcare and school preparation to school supplies and teaching tools.

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Bike Helmet Program

June 2010
At the law firm of Hughes & Coleman, our focus is helping accident victims. Our helmet safety campaign for kids gives us the opportunity to help protect children before an accident happens. Thanks to the help and contributions by Hughes & Coleman and the Fraternal Order of Police, we're offering top-quality, certified helmets for just $5.00 each. Print out the coupon and bring it and your child to one of our three Kentucky locations or four Tennessee locations to have them properly fitted for their bike helmet.

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Law Day Food Drive

May 2010
After two weeks of gathering items for the Law Day Food Drive, our firm was able to collect 2,348 canned goods and other nonperishable items to benefit The Salvation Army! This was our fourth year to participate in this annual event, and we were excited to join forces with other local law firms to help make a difference in the community. Click to see more photos.

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4th Annual Hughes & Coleman Easter Egg Hunt

March 28, 2010
The Fourth Annual Hughes & Coleman Easter Egg Hunt was held at Chaney's Dairy Barn on Nashville Road in Bowling Green. This year, we hid 15,000 eggs filled with treats and candy. The Easter Bunny even made a special appearance, and participants had a chance to win bicycles and safety helmets! Click here to see photos.

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Bowl For Kids' Sake

February 27, 2010
We broke out our bowling shoes for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky's annual Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraiser, which benefits local volunteer recruitment as well as provides staff who screen volunteers, perform monthly monitoring of each match's progress, and organize group events. Click here to see more photos.

Funniest Kids Around

February 20, 2010
Hughes & Coleman sponsored the “Funniest Kids Around” show, a unique event that highlighted the area’s youngest comedians while benefiting the Family Enrichment Center and its mission to empower families and prevent child abuse.

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St. Jude Radiothon

January 2010
Hughes & Coleman sponsored a phone bank with local radio station 96.7 “The Beaver” on January 28 and 29 to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 2009
The Third Annual Hughes & Coleman Easter Egg Hunt was at Chaney's Dairy Barn on Nashville Road in Bowling Green. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance, and participants also had a chance to win prizes! Click to see more photos.

 

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