Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 3:00am
The Nebraska Supreme Court recognizes the third week in March as Trial Court Week, a time set aside for Nebraskans to celebrate the important role that local courts and their personnel play in providing access to the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 4:00am
LINCOLN — Though talk of election audits has become more frequent in the past few years, a legislative proposal would require a different kind of audit: checking for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 5:00am
We all crave guidance for our life journey. Ideally, we connect with friends and mentors who dispense useful wisdom that helps us find our way. That sage Yogi Berra is credited with saying, ‘’When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” There can be much value hidden in the enigma of koan-like guidance, but we hope that our mentors can do a little better than this.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 4:00am
In 2017, University of Nebraska College of Law Dean Richard Moberly embarked upon a journey to transform the law school experience for many students at Nebraska Law. It had long been the case that a big percentage of law school graduates pursued careers outside of the practice of law, whether immediately out of law school or as their careers progressed.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 3:00am
It’s expensive to pollute the water in Colorado. The state’s median fine for companies caught violating the federal Clean Water Act is over US$30,000, and violators can be charged much more. In Montana, however, most violators get barely a slap on the wrist – the median fine there is $300.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 2:00am
Homeownership is one of the best paths to building intergenerational wealth, especially within communities historically shut out from fair access to the housing market. For families of all races and income levels to prosper and successfully pursue the American dream of homeownership, home appraisals must be accurate and free of bias.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 03/13/2023 - 5:00am
LINCOLN — Nebraska would join 48 other states in providing some form of public funds to private schools under a bill given 31-12 first-round approval Wednesday.
The advancement of the Opportunity Scholarships Act marks the first time in several years that a “school choice” bill has moved forward in the Nebraska Legislature.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 5:00am
WASHINGTON — The majority conservative wing of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Tuesday that the Biden administration had the authority to implement a federal student debt relief program that was estimated to potentially aid millions of borrowers.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 4:00am
As Charlie Baker takes over as NCAA president, he brings a different way of thinking about one of the most important and polarizing issues in college athletics: regulating how student-athletes monetize their fame.