Legal News

Dodge County Attorney Resigns Amid DUI Arrest, Other Scandals

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 02/16/2021 - 12:00am

Fremont – Dodge County Attorney Oliver Glass submitted his resignation following a year of scandals that involved a drunken driving conviction, accusations of harassing his estranged wife’s boyfriend and most recently, a charge of violating his DUI probation.

Aging Desktop Was Source of Attorney’s Accidental Cat Filter

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 4:00am

Richmond, Texas –Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a pandemic- and Zoom-fatigued world.

But that specific, adorable filter may be tough to find for anyone looking to replicate the viral moment.

Ricketts Weighs Finalists for 2 Judgeships

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 12:00am

Two nominees have been given to Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts for each of two open judgeships.

House of Delegates Looking at Easing Financial Burden For Law Students, Recent Graduates

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 12:00am

The House of Delegates for the American Bar Association will consider two proposals at its upcoming Midyear Meeting to ease the financial burdens law students and recent graduates are experiencing because of the legal profession’s uncertain financial environment and tightened job market.

Kelly Steps Down as Biden Starts Nominating Attorneys

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 5:00am

The Justice Department is asking U.S. attorneys who were appointed by former President Donald Trump to resign from their posts – including Nebraska’s Joseph P. Kelly – as the Biden administration begins taking steps to transition to its own nominees.

Sarpy County Piloting New Mental Health Court

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 5:00am

Sarpy County has announced the launch of Nebraska’s first mental health court, a problem-solving court designed to help people with severe mental heatlh issues find rehabilitation instead of incarceration.

New Leadership Chosen for Greeley County Courts

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:00am

Judges in the 8th Judicial District have chosen a new clerk magistrate for Greeley County.

Lisa Bower is now clerk magistrate of the County Court and the ex officio clerk of the District Court, according to a Nebraska Judicial Branch news release.

Rodriguez Named Merrick County Clerk Magistrate

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:00am

Maria “Mary” Segura-Rodriguez will soon become Merrick County clerk magistrate in Central City.

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, and records of the court.

Fullenkamps ‘Surprised’ By Sarpy, Cass County Award

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 5:00am

The recipients of the Midlands Community Foundation’s 2021 Reflection Award never expected to be recognized for their contributions to growing Sarpy and Cass counties.

John and Cathie Fullenkamp say the recognition is not why they have given so much of their time and resources over the years. They’ve done it because they simply want to give back to the community that has given so much to them.

Russian Hack Brings Changes, Uncertainty to Court System

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 5:00am

Philadelphia – Trial lawyer Robert Fisher is handling one of America’s most prominent counterintelligence cases, defending an MIT scientist charged with secretly helping China. But how he’ll handle the logistics of the case could feel old school: Under new court rules, he’ll have to print out any highly sensitive documents and hand-deliver them to the courthouse.

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