Legal News

REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF BANKRUPTCY JUDGE THOMAS L. SALADINO REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:00am

The current term of office of Chief Judge Thomas L. Saladino, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nebraska, at Omaha is due to expire on August 30, 2020. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Chief Judge Thomas L. Saladino to a new term of office and has determined that he appears to merit reappointment subject to public notice and opportunity for public comment.

New U.S. Citizens Take Oath of Allegiance

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:00am

America got just a little bigger earlier this month.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services welcomed 32 new naturalized citizens during a ceremony Oct. 11 at the Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse. 

LSAT Logic Games to Change After Settlement in ADA Lawsuit

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:00am

The Law School Admissions Council announced recently that it has amicably resolved a lawsuit alleging the Law School Admissions Test’s Analytical Reasoning section violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Coalition Explores Barricades To Students’ Free Expression

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska recently explored a key Supreme Court decision that controls student freedom of expression during its 32nd annual meeting at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Sanctuaries Protecting Gun Rights and the Unborn Challenge the Legitimacy and Role of Federal Law

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:00am

In June 2019, the small Texas town of Waskom declared itself a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn.” 

Waskom’s city council passed an ordinance that labels groups – like Planned Parenthood, NARAL and others – that perform abortions or assist women in obtaining them “criminal organizations.”

Annual CASA Juvenile Court CLE is Nov. 1

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:00am

The 12th annual Complex Issues in Juvenile Court Practice continuing legal education seminar is coming up next week.

NE Native Leaves IL Bench to Become State’s Attorney

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:00am

A Nebraska native is now the first female state’s attorney in Peoria County, Ill. 

In a move that baffled some, Jodi Hoos stepped down from the judge’s bench to take the role as a county attorney.

Trial Judge Associations Install New Presidents

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:00am
Hon. Thomas A. Otepka

New presidents of Nebraska’s three trial judges’ associations took office Oct. 10 during gatherings in conjunction with the Nebraska State Bar Association Annual Meeting in La Vista.

Nebraska Law Firm Trade Names May Omit Professional Entity Designation

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:00am

Nebraska law firms may use trade names that don’t specifically include the firm’s professional entity designation so long as they aren’t intentionally misleading.

Judge From Historic Class Learned Independence Early

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:00am
Stephanie Seymour is sworn into the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in 1979. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Seymour via U.S. Courts)

Judge Stephanie Kulp Seymour, who joined an historic class of women judges when she was appointed in 1979 to the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, was encouraged by her parents to be an independent thinker.

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