Legal News

Justice Jackson Makes Supreme Court Debut In Brief Ceremony

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 3:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony Friday, three days before the start of the high court's new term.

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses attended the invitation-only ceremonial investiture for Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

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Independent Firm Reviewing Lincoln Police Department Warns About "Polarization"

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:00am

LINCOLN — Mayor Leirion Gaylor-Baird, Police Chief Teresa Ewins and Lincoln-Lancaster County Human Resources Director Barb McIntyre unveiled the 21st Century Policing Solutions assessment at a news conference Thursday.

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The Supreme Court Is Back In Session, With New Controversial Cases That Stand To Change Many Americans’ Lives – Here’s What To Expect

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:00am

Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court began hearing new cases on Oct. 3, 2022, with a full agenda.

The court overturned abortion rights and expanded gun rightsin June 2022 as the new conservative supermajority began to exert its influence.

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Chief Justice Summer Tour: 2022 Journey Wraps-up Visits to All 93 Nebraska Counties

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 5:00am

What began as a summer 2009 visit to the 10th Judicial District to view the area’s innovative use of technology turned into a goal by the Chief Justice to visit each Nebraska courthouse during the tenure of his administration. Heavican had visited many state and federal courthouses before becoming Chief Justice but felt he would like to visit every county courthouse while serving as the leader of the third branch of government.

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Discipline Notes Critical In FMLA Claims

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 5:00am

One of the things that happens with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a disconnect between the complex structure of the FMLA and its practical application.

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New Lawyers Admitted To The Practice Of Law During September Swearing-In Ceremony

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 1:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol.

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Wells Fargo to Pay $94 Million to Settle Mortgage Forbearance Class-Action

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 12:00am

HousingWire is reporting that Wells Fargo agreed to pay $94 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that placed more than 200k mortgage borrowers into forbearance during the pandemic, unlawfully and without their consent. According to the report, customers who inquired about forebearance, but did not formerly request it, got it anyway, damaging their credit scores and making it more difficult for them to refinance. Wells Fargo denied any wrongdoing in the settlement that includes over 212k loans.

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Comprehensive Strategic Plan Released By Access To Justice Commission

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 3:00am

The Nebraska Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission has developed its first comprehensive strategic plan to guide the work of the Commission and standing committees for the next five years.

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Judges Engage In Candid Conversations With Students For Constitution Day And Beyond

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 4:00am

Federal judges and volunteer attorneys are engaging with local high school students in courtrooms and classrooms both virtually and in-person to heighten awareness of the importance of civil discourse and the role of the courts in daily life this Constitution Day, Sept. 17, and throughout the year.

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District Court Judge Robert Otte To Retire End Of November

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 3:00am

Hon. Robert R. Otte, District Judge for the 3rd Judicial District, is retiring November 27, 2022. Otte serves as a judge of the Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court in addition to presiding full-time on the district court bench in Lincoln.