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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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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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‘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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Pansing Hogan Ernst & Buser LLP Is Pleased To Announce That McKinley W. Wilson Has Joined The Firm As An Associate Attorney

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 1:00am

Ms. Wilson was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2023. Wilson graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, cum laude in 2019. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Master of Science in Anatomy in 2020. She received her law degree from Creighton University, cum laude in 2023. Her practice focuses on Commercial Lending, Real Estate Transactions, Land Development, and Sanitary and Improvement District matters.

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Truth Or Fallacy: Can Politicians Be Above The Law?

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

The US Capital building in Washington D.C.
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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.