Legal News

Today's Steak Fry Moving to Hanscom Park

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 5:00am

The Omaha Barristers’ Club annual Steak Fry is Thursday at the Hanscom Park Pavilion from 4 to 8 p.m.

The annual event, sponsored by The Daily Record, offers an opportunity for the legal community to gather after missing 2020 due to the pandemic.

Nebraska Supreme Court Visits Sarpy County Courthouse

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:00am

Members of the Nebraska Supreme Court visited the Sarpy County Courthouse late last month, including a luncheon hosted by the Sarpy County Bar Association.

3 Finalists Picked For Iowa Court of Appeals

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 12:00am

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has three finalists for an appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals.

A nominating commission met last Friday to interview 14 applicants for the vacancy and advanced names to Reynolds, who now has 30 days to make an appointment.

The three finalists are:

• Gina Badding of Carroll, judge in the District Court of the 2nd Judicial District.

• Joel Barrows of Bettendorf, judge in the District Court of the 7th Judicial District.

• Mary Chicchelly of Cedar Rapids, judge in the District Court of the 6th Judicial District.

Alioth Becomes First Black Woman on District Court Bench

Published by Derek Noehren on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 5:00am

Judge Tressa Alioth became the first African American woman to serve on the Fourth Judicial District Court of Nebraska when she was sworn in earlier this month.

Gov. Pete Ricketts appointed Alioth in April 2021 to fill one of the judicial vacancies created by the retirements of Judges Gary Randall and James Gleason. The other vacancy was filled by Todd Engleman, who was also sworn in earlier this month.

SARPY COUNTY BAR HAS DAY AT THE BALLPARK

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 06/25/2021 - 2:00am

Sarpy County Bar Association members gathered at Werner Park in Papillion on Thursday, June 17, 2021, for a group cookout followed by a Storm Chasers ballgame. The home team won its outing against Louisville 6-5. To find more information about the Sarpy County Bar Association, visit facebook.com/sarpycountybarassociation. To join, send an email to mandy@sarpycountybarassociation.com.

 

Iowa Courts Extend Coronavirus Policies

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Iowa Judicial Branch has extended its coronavirus policies, protocols and activities through Jan. 1, 2022, after a review based on recommendations from the Iowa Judicial Council and the Iowa Supreme Court’s Lessons Learned Task Force.

The Iowa Supreme Court said in an order Monday that it plans to provide permanent policies and rule changes following its August administrative meetings.

Video Conferencing Continues For Some Nebraska Prisoners

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 06/24/2021 - 12:00am

Due to the continued threat of COVID-19 faced by federal prisoners, some federal court proceedings will continue to take place via video teleconference or telephone conference, according to a new order issued Monday by the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

Courts Stay Open as Juneteenth Becomes New Holiday

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 06/22/2021 - 12:00am

President Joe Biden approved legislation that sailed through Congress last week to declare Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday — just in time for its inaugural observation last Friday.

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a proclamation last Thursday that closed state offices last Friday, in accordance with a state law that generally gives state employees the same paid holidays as federal employees.

OBA Starts ‘Solo School’ Series for Solo Practitioners

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 5:00am

The Omaha Bar Association has created a new series of videos designed for lawyers who choose to chart their own path as solo practitioners.

OBA Executive Director Dave Sommers hopes the series will become a useful resource for attorneys who are thinking of starting a solo practice.

IG: Marshals Can’t Properly Track Threats Against Judges

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 4:00am

The U.S. Marshals Service lacks the capability of adequately detecting threats against federal judges across the nation and uses outdated security equipment to protect judges’ homes, the Justice Department’s inspector general said last Wednesday.

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