Profiles

Creighton School Of Law Presents Its 2023 Annual Moot Court Competition

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 11/10/2023 - 5:00am

The final round of Creighton’s annual moot court competition concluded October 27, 2023.
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Creighton law school students were busy all fall, preparing for its annual moot court competition. The final round happened on Friday, October 27, 2023. Moot court competitions are often an elected course for many law schools, but Creighton requires all second-year students to prepare written and oral arguments, to be presented to a panel of judges. It provides a real-life experience to argue an appellate case.

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Eight Recognized By The Nebraska State Bar Association At Annual Conference

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 11/10/2023 - 4:00am

From Top Left: Hon. William J. Riley, Steve Lathrop, Frank J. Daley, Jr., Mary Kay Hansen
From Bottom Left: Korey T. Taylor, Lynne Morton, Ryan J. Kirshenbaum, Liz Neeley
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Eight people were recognized for their contributions to the legal profession during the annual Nebraska State Bar Association’s annual conference, which was hosted in LaVista Oct. 17-20.

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Is A Recession Coming? Odds Are Wavering.

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 4:00am

Our economy sits in a strange position, as experts are showing that the country shows signs of healing from a recession…that we haven’t actually entered. Economists across the country believe that we are likely to fall into a recession in the next year, however they have been saying this for the last three years. Dr. Ernie Goss, Professor of Economics at Creighton University, discusses his theories in his monthly newsletter on economic trends across the country.

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Omaha Streetcar Project: What To Know About TIF Funding

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 11/06/2023 - 4:00am

The Omaha Streetcar Authority says, “The streetcar generates the money to pay for itself by sparking new economic development and enhancing the value of what already exists along the route, without raising the property tax levy.”
(OSA)

By Kai Van Ginkel

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Right To Counsel: Fulfilling The Responsibility Of Protecting The Accused

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 11/03/2023 - 5:00am

In 1963, Gideon v. Wainwright confirmed a defendant’s right to counsel, yet today the equal access to the right to counsel can be disproportionate for indigent defendants.
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While the United States Supreme Court confirmed a defendant’s right to counsel in 1963 via Gideon v. Wainwright (372 U.S. 335), much work continues to level the playing field in actually ensuring proper representation for indigent defendants, says Jason D. Williamson, a leading national advocate on the issue.

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‘Future Of Human Care’: Collaboration Is Key In The Nonprofit Sector

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:00am

Chris Tonniges (left), President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services, and Wayne Brown, President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska talk at the inaugural Symposium designed to connect nonprofits with one another to create a collaborative environment.
(Courtesy of Lutheran Family Services)

Chris Tonniges, President and CEO of Lutheran Family Services, and Wayne Brown, President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska, found that there wasn’t a space for nonprofit executives to meet and have the opportunity to collaborate. The “Future of Human Care” Symposium was created to bring nonprofits together to harness the power of collaboration.

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Douglas County Commissioner Promotes Hopeful Future For Aging Nebraskans

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/24/2023 - 2:00am

The National Association of Counties and Commissioner, Mary Ann Borgeson of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, spoke on her chapter in the newly released book Governing on the Ground: The Past, Present, and Future of County Government. Written and compiled by Peter Golden, the book is a collection of 30 different government officials and their areas of expertise.

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The Omaha Streetcar Project Is Underway. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 5:00am

For the past few years, Mayor Jean Stothert has spoken about her plans for a streetcar for Omaha. Starting last summer, the plans were officially finalized, and the Omaha Street Car Authority was established, with the intention to have the streetcar up and running by spring 2027 according to a recent newsletter from the Omaha Streetcar Authority.

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‘Right To Counsel’: NSBA’s 2023 Conference Returns Oct. 17-20

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 5:00am

Once a year, the Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting brings together lawyers and judges from across the state as one Nebraska legal community.
(Courtesy of NSBA)

The right to counsel seems like a no-brainer, but at one time — unless charged with a capital (death penalty) case — defendants were often expected to represent themselves. But, Gideon v. Wainwright changed all that. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)

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Omaha Ranks 12th For Tech Development

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 2:00am

A new survey by CommercialCafe — an information hub for CRE news and reports — lists Omaha as 12th in the Midwest for tech development. Their study, ranking the 20 best cities across the entire Midwest for those interested in the tech field, covered multiple factors:

Number of tech companies per 1,000 businesses