Editorial

On Biden And Pharma Patents

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/15/2023 - 2:00am

While the press frets about Donald Trump establishing the Fourth Reich, President Biden is rewriting laws to arrogate sweeping power for himself. On Thursday the Administration threatened to seize patents of drugs and other innovations, which could be its most economically destructive executive act to date.

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Why Taxes Could Be Higher in Retirement: A Comprehensive Look

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 4:00am

Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. However, many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax burden doesn’t necessarily decrease in their golden years. Several factors can contribute to higher taxes in retirement, including changes in Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the widower tax, lump sum distributions, tax code modifications, Social Security, legacy planning considerations, and the impending tax changes set to sunset in 2026.

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Gaza In Historical Perspective Part II: Could There Be One State Of Palestine With Jewish And Arab Citizens?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 1:00am

President Harry Truman, after much dithering, went against the advice of Secretary of State, George C. Marshall, the respected military figure, and supported the creation of Israel. After 1967 and a shift in French policies, the United States became the main arms supplier to the Jewish state. Except for the Trump years, Washington professed some kind balance in Israeli-Palestinian affairs, and many U.S. diplomats including Henry Kissinger tried to secure a negotiated two-state solution.

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Considerations For Acquiring An Identity Theft Protection Service

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/12/2023 - 4:00am

There are many services popping up, promising ways to help protect your identity, touting that they offer peace of mind when it comes to the scary prospects of identity theft. Becoming a victim can have a huge impact on your life, not only financially, but emotionally (see article on Emotional Effects of Identity Theft).

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence In The Workforce Starts With Higher Education

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 12/12/2023 - 2:00am

We are one year into the launch of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the public. While the common initial response from the public was often one of fear or uncertainty, more people are starting to see AI as a tool and an opportunity rather than a replacement and a threat.

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Let’s Do The Research

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 12/11/2023 - 3:00am

By now you should know that George Santos has been expelled from Congress. And I’m sure you know that he is only the 6th member to have ever been expelled. That story has been covered extensively.

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Gaza In Historical Perspective, Part I: The Israeli-Palestinian Morass Can Stir Passions As Few Other Conflicts Anywhere.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 2:00am

The contemporary violence in Sudan has taken the lives of about 9,000 people, mostly civilians. There are no mass protests about this in London, Paris or New York. The contemporary violence in Israel and Gaza since Oct.7 has taken a comparable number of lives. There are widespread protests around the world for and against the two sides and especially against the civilian death toll (about 1,200 in Israel and over 10,000 and counting in Gaza).

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Early Depletion Of School Fund Is Concerning

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 1:00am

The school aid fund that is the linchpin of the state’s property tax reduction efforts is dwindling faster than projected, dropping by half as soon as the 2025-2026 fiscal year instead of the initial prediction of 2030.

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“Wait Till Next Year”

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 1:00am

That’s the battle cry of sports fans everywhere whenever their season falls short of championship expectations. And once again, Nebraska football fans find themselves sitting on the sidelines waiting for next year.

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What Does The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling Mean For Businesses?

Published by josie@omahadail... on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 5:00am

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing years of precedence on affirmative action has thrown some of our clients a bit of a curve ball. While some in higher education are looking closely at the impacts to their work, business clients, especially federal contractors, are also assessing the new landscape.

Corporations like stability and navigating status-shattering court decisions — at state and national levels — has become a challenge for companies that want to thrive in both a global economy and a multicultural democracy.