Legal News

Virtual Fall Luncheon Features Activist, Equal Justice Awards

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 4:00am

Low-wage essential workers in Nebraska have kept the economy afloat since the pandemic began, yet they face severe risks and hardships.

NATA Fall Seminar to Focus on Focus Groups

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:00am

Pre-trial focus groups can help attorneys develop and perfect their cases before presenting to a jury and the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys is giving a crash course on how best to utilize the practice at this year’s fall seminar.

OBA Hosting Town Hall Discussion on Court Reporting In The Digital Age

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:00am

The Omaha Bar Association is hosting a town hall on the future of court reporting in Nebraska.

Judges, court reporters and attorneys will participate in a discussion about the current shortage of available court reporters and how digital technology might change their role.

Sarpy County Bar Golfs for Scholarship Fund

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 09/16/2021 - 5:00am

About 90 members of the Sarpy County Bar Association hit the links for the organization’s annual golf tournament, held at Eagle Hills Golf Course last Friday.

“Everybody gets a prize,” Bellevue attorney Greg Pivovar said, before noting: “But there can only be a handful of winners.”

Douglas County District, Sarpy Juvenile Appointments Made

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 5:00am

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of two judges last Friday, and both will be familiar faces to court colleagues.

Jeffry J. Lux, a deputy Douglas County attorney since 2007 who prosecutes felonies in the Criminal Division, will join the bench of the Douglas County District Court.

OBA Fall Kickoff Set for Tomorrow, WIth More Events on Deck

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 4:00am

The Omaha Bar Association’s Fall Kickoff is this Thursday at the historic Field Club of Omaha at 3615 Woolworth Ave.

The members-only barbecue begins at 4:30 p.m. with appetizers, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. The club has indoor and outdoor gathering areas.

Public Comment Sought on Proposed Amendments to Practice, Procedure Rules

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:00am

On June 22, the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure  approved publication of proposed amendments to the following:

• Appellate Rules 2 and 4;

• Bankruptcy Restyled Rules for the 3000 to 6000 Series; Rules 3002.1, 3011, and 8003; and new Rule 9038;

Comments Invited on Regulations for Bankruptcy Trustee Payments

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:00am

The bench, bar and public have been asked to provide comments on proposed interim regulations for the administration of a new payment for trustees serving in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases under the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020.

Comments Invited on Proposed Rules for Future Emergencies

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:00am

The bench, bar and public have been asked to provide comments on a series of proposed rules that would, if approved, guide the federal Judiciary in responding to future declared emergencies that impair federal court operations.

The proposals include amendments to Appellate Rules 2 and 4, and new emergency Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Rules.

State Court of Appeals To Hold WSC Session

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Court of Appeals will be in session on the campus of Wayne State College on Thursday.

The Court of Appeals will divide into their customary two panels with three judges each to hold arguments at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center, 1111 Main St. in Wayne.

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