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The House Of Tomorrow

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am

Such as it is, the zenith of western civilization that we live in – air conditioning, the internet, medicine, entertainment, the lack of predators hunting us when we leave our homes, and the ability to watch war and death from afar from the comfort of our phones, all unlike the past when our worries were more and greater – was given to us by great men and women from those that came before.

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‘De Facto Ban’ Of Most ‘Synthetic’ Consumable Hemp Products In Nebraska Advances

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am

State Sen. Kathleen Kauth of the Millard area (left) talks with State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, Jan. 8, 2025.
(Zach Wendling / Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN — A legislative proposal to crack down on “synthetic” consumable hemp or other THC products advanced Monday over some opponents’ preference for regulations and not a “de facto ban.”

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Wisconsin High Court Suspends Milwaukee Judge Accused Of Helping Man Evade Immigration Authorities

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:00am

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, saying Tuesday that it is in the public interest to relieve her of her duties as she faces two federal charges.

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Beyond the Courtroom: How Offutt’s JAG Team Balances Justice, Readiness, and Service

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

A JAG tradition is painting tiles with each of the office’s sections. At Offutt, servicemembers went a step further and honored General Curtis LeMay, the first commander of the Strategic Air Command, whose office was in the building. His ghost is rumored to haunt the building, with people reporting faint aroma of LeMay’s cigar.
(Tim Trudell / The Daily Record)

“A Few Good Men” is like a classic wine, aging well over the years. However, the hit movie about military lawyers falls short of reality, say actual lawyers with the Judge Advocate Group at Offutt Air Force Base. Especially, a classic scene depicting a junior officer’s challenge of a senior ranking official. The lawyer was warned he could face court-martial for challenging the colonel. Nothing could be farther from truth in reality, says Offutt’s JAG commander.

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Law Day Essay Contest - For 8th Graders

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

The Law Day Essay Contest is open to all Omaha area 8th graders, and Nebraska Court Reporters Association coordinated the judging of the essays . Essays are limited to 250 words, and shall discuss the 2025 Law Day Theme of "Out of Many, One." The winning essay will be published in the OBA Newsletter, online, and in The Daily Record newspaper. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive cash prizes from the Omaha Bar Association.

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Law Day Poster Contest - For 5th Graders

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

First Place Winner: Iris Clements
Our Lady of Lourdes
(Mrs. Kowskie)

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Interviews With Jennifer Gaughan, Angela Lennon, Dagmar Myslinska, Andrew Wilson, G. Michael Fenner

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

Jen Gaughan.
(Courtesy photo)

We are a nation of laws. Truth, justice and the American way have long been ingrained into our collective consciousness and daily life.

Our inalienable rights – emphasizing liberty and human dignity – bestowed upon us by our Founding Fathers, the framers of our Constitution, drafting the laws of our land, as a rebuke to authoritarian rule, henceforth safeguarding our civil liberties for generations to come.

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Alfred G. Ellick Lawyer Referral Service Award

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

(Courtesy of Molly and Jake Steinkemper)

Molly and Jake Steinkemper

Steinkemper Law

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Robert M. Spire Public Service Award:

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

Lauren Micek Vargas
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder
(Courtesy of Education Rights Counsel)

A Chicago study of 13,000 students by David Kerbow found that the more elementary students change schools, the more they fall behind academically; four or more times is equivalent to being a grade behind. The Education Rights Counsel works to ensure that students can remain in their same school, among plenty of other noble pursuits.

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Laurie Smith Camp Integrity Award:

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00am

Meeting a judge is scary, right? For someone who doesn't practice law, I may have been a bit nervous before the interview. However, upon being led to Judge Vernon Daniels’ office, I came upon a scene of him playing with his grandson. Cartoons were being played on a TV, and stuffed animals took up much of the space of his desk, and he rose to greet me. Much of my trepidation melted away, for the first thing I saw of him was kindness.

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