Legal News

Stevens Selected as Douglas County Juvenile Court Judge

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 1:00am

Mary “Peg” Stevens is the first of two new judges for the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County to be selected by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Stevens fills one of the vacancies created by the recent retirement of Douglas F. Johnson and the resignation of Elizabeth G. Crnkovich. Her appointment was announced last Tuesday.

Several Last-Minute CLE Opportunities Available

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 12:45am

The Nebraska State Bar Association will offer continuing legal education opportunities through the final hours of 2019 in an effort to help procrastinating attorneys fulfill their obligations.

OBA Explores Digital Marketing With End of the Year CLE

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 12:45am
Mark Homer discusses digital marketing at the OBA End of the Year CLE at the AIM Exchange Building on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Photo by Scott Stewart)

The seventh annual Omaha Bar Association End of the Year CLE explored the importance of digital marketing, including dispelling popular myths about what works and what doesn’t work online.

Mark Homer, CEO of GNGF, spoke at the CLE event, which was held last Friday at the AIM Exchange Building in downtown Omaha. The annual continuing legal event was presented by the OBA Lawyer Referral Service.

State AG Appeals Dismissal of Charges Against Prosecutor

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 12:15am

Broken Bow – Nebraska’s attorney general is appealing a county judge’s decision to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a local prosecutor.

The attorney general’s office recently asked a district court to review the case after the charges against Custer County Attorney Steven Bowers were dismissed.

Iowa Seeking District Judicial Nominating Commissioners

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their names listed on the ballot to fill Iowa district judicial nominating commissioner positions that will become vacant Jan. 31, 2020.

Nebraska AG: Strengthen Online Protections for Children

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 1:00am

Nebraska is part of a bipartisan coalition of states asking a federal agency to improve protections for children on the internet.

Iowa Governor Names Bert as District 7 District Court Judge

Published by admin on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced her appointment of Jeffrey Bert as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 7, serving Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott counties in eastern Iowa.

Bert, of Bettendorf, Iowa, practices law with the Brooks Law Firm, P.C., in Davenport and Rock Island. He earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Supreme Court Keeps Federal Executions on Hold For Now

Published by admin on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:00am

Washington – The Supreme Court on Friday blocked the Trump administration from restarting federal executions next week after a 16-year break.

Kansas Judge Accused of Bigotry, Racism, Profanities

Published by admin on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:00am

Wichita, Kan. – A foul-mouthed Kansas judge accused of bigotry and racism who cursed at courthouse employees so often that a trial clerk kept a “swear journal” documenting his obscene outbursts is facing complaints that his conduct violates the central judicial canons of independence, integrity and impartiality.

Iowa Governor Names Sailer District 3B District Court Judge

Published by admin on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced her appointment of Roger Sailer as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 3B, serving Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, Sioux, and Woodbury counties in northwestern Iowa.

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