Legal News

Lawyers Without Borders Reaches Out to Omaha

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 4:00am
Lawyers Without Borders Executive Director Robin Taylor, second from right, explains how attorneys can assist in advancing the global rule of law on Nov. 3, 2021, at the Field Club of Omaha. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

Area attorneys have a standing invitation to help advance the rule of law on a global scale through Lawyers Without Borders.

The Omaha Bar Association hosted LWOB Executive Director Robin Taylor in November at a continuing legal education session at the Field Club of Omaha.

OBA Wine Tasting Planning Return to Real World

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 4:00am

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced last year’s Wine Tasting online, the Omaha Bar Association is bringing its popular event back to the real world.

“Last year, the OBA enjoyed showing our members that COVID couldn’t slow us down, but we look forward to having even more fun in person this year,” OBA Executive Director Dave Sommers said.

Federal Court Public Counters Now Closed

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 12:00am

The public counters for the U.S. District Court of Nebraska in the Omaha and Lincoln courthouses closed this week as a precaution due to the pandemic.

Chief Judge Robert F. Rossiter Jr. approved closing the counters at the Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse and Robert V. Denney Federal Building effective Monday. Assistance has instead been offered by telephone or email.

State High School Mock Trial Championship Underway

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 5:00am

Students from 12 high schools from around Nebraska are competing this week for a spot in the National High School Mock Trial Championship.

Named for retired District Court Judge Lyle Strom, the state tournament is broken up over three days, with two rounds each day.

D.C. District Court Welcomes New Administrator

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 5:00am

For the first time since 2004, the District Court of the 4th Judicial District has a new court administrator: Sheri K. Larsen.

Larsen was appointed last month, and her first day on the job was Dec. 27. She succeeds previous district court administrator Doug Johnson, who retired in November after serving in the position for nearly 18 years.

Meetings & Seminars For the Legal Community

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:14pm

The Daily Record is collecting information on meetings and seminars for the legal community.

Explainer: Are More Defendants Testifying at Their Trials?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 5:00am
In this image taken from video, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter testifies during her trial, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis in the shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist, in the suburb of Brooklyn Center. (Court TV/Pool via AP)

Defendants spoke directly to jurors in a series of recent high-profile trials, defying conventional wisdom that the risks of taking the stand usually outweigh the benefits.

Among those who chose to testify was Kim Potter, convicted recently of manslaughter for killing Daunte Wright during a traffic stop when the Minnesota police officer mistook her gun for a Taser.

Juneteenth Might Be Court Holiday — If Lawmakers Want

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00am

Will Juneteenth be a court holiday in Nebraska? That’s not certain right now.

The Daily Record asked the Office of the State Court Administrator if Juneteenth will be observed as a nonjudicial day in 2022. (The June 19 holiday likely would be observed on Monday, June 20, 2022.)

OBA Wishes Members Happy Holidays

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 6:15am
The Omaha Bar Association held its holiday party at the Field Club of Omaha, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

ABA, Leaders Receive Medal of Honor From WJA

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 12:00am

The American Bar Association and two former ABA presidents received the prestigious Medal of Honor from the World Jurist Association for their work promoting the rule of law around the world.

The medal was presented Dec. 3 to the ABA, Patricia Lee Refo and Hilarie Bass at the World Law Congress in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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