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Truth Or Fallacy: Can Politicians Be Above The Law?

Published by admin on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 5:00am

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In March of 2022 nine-term Nebraska Senator Jeff Fortenberry was found guilty of three felony counts for making false statements to the FBI and concealing information about his campaign donations. The investigation stemmed from a campaign donation by Nigerian billionaire, Gilbert Chagoury. Through three strawmen, Chagoury donated $30,000 to Fortenberry’s campaign in 2016. When brought to court, Fortenberry denied any such contributions.

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Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Kalen F. Peterson

Published by admin on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 12:00am

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Kalen F. Peterson to the firm’s Business and Corporate practice group. Peterson, an Aberdeen, SD native, is a 2021 graduate of the University of the Nebraska College of Law, completing the Business Transactions Program of Concentrated Study.

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Ashley T. Kraus Joins Dvorak Law Group

Published by admin on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 12:00am

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Ashley T. Kraus to the firm’s Estate Planning practice group. Kraus, a Lincoln, NE native, is a 2019 graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law.

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Juvenile Reform In Douglas County

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 4:00am

Douglas county has spent the last few years updating and improving their juvenile detention and rehabilitation. Over the last 15 years there has been a steady decline in rates of incarcerated youth in Douglas County, falling to record lows in 2021. Kim Hawekotte, the Deputy County Administrator for Juvenile Services in Douglas County, spoke on the work that Douglas County has been doing to reform juvenile detention and make it into a preventative and rehabilitative service instead.

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Anti-LGBTQIA+ Laws Proposed, Enacted During The 2023 Nebraska Legislative Session

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 4:00am

The Human Rights Campaign, one of the leading LGBTQIA+ civil rights campaigns that has been around since the 1980’s, has declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQIA+ Americans. With over half the states across the country proposing and passing laws that are specifically targeted towards the queer community, it is becoming increasingly dangerous for LGBT individuals.

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David D. Ernst Joined The International Academy Of Trial Lawyers

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:00am

Pansing Hogan Ernst & Bachman LLP is pleased to announce that David D. Ernst has been inducted as a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) in 2023.

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MILESTONES: Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Michael J. King

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 1:00am

Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael J. King to the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice groups. King brings over 30 years of experience, having most recently served as the Chief Legal Officer – North America, for Corporate Travel Management (CTM), the world’s fifth largest corporate travel management company. Prior to his tenure at CTM, King was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Travel and Transport, Inc.

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Omaha Bar Association Opens Giving Circle To Support Nonprofits

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 5:00am

Public service is at the core of the Omaha Bar Association’s mission, but those efforts are about to make a quantum leap with the delayed launch of the OBA’s Giving Circle. Dave Sommers, the executive director of the OBA, said the launch has been delayed since 2019 due to the pandemic.

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Dornan Law Team Announces Partner, New Associates

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 4:00am

Omaha, Neb. (Jan. 27, 2023) – The Dornan Law Team is proud to announce the promotion and addition of attorneys on their team. Deana Klein, an attorney with DLT Lawyers since 2017, is now a partner with the firm. Keith Dornan and Hannah Frankel have joined the firm as associate attorneys. The three will work to continue the Dornan Law Team’s mission to offer comprehensive and quality legal representation to its clientele.