Legal News

Schuchman Selected for Douglas County Juvenile Court

Published by admin on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 1:00am

Amy Schuchman is the second of two new judges for the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County to be selected by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Schuchman fills one of the vacancies created by the recent retirement of Douglas F. Johnson and the resignation of Elizabeth G. Crnkovich. Her appointment was announced last Friday.

Iowa Man Wants Coyote as Emotional Support Animal

Published by admin on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 12:45am

Waterloo, Iowa – An Iowa man wants custody of a young coyote that he says has become his emotional support animal.

“This animal is a dog in a coyote’s body,” said Matthew Stokes about Drifter, a youngster who Stokes said was left by a coyote family that had dug a den this past spring in his backyard on the outskirts of Waterloo, Iowa.

U.S. Attorney in Iowa Places Focus on Violent Crimes

Published by admin on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 12:00am

Sioux City, Iowa – Federal authorities in Iowa are placing a new priority on prosecuting violent crime and firearm offenses.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa is handling an increasing number of cases that would typically be considered state-level offenses, according to the Sioux City Journal.

Sarpy County Public Defenders Send Holiday Cards to Omaha Homeless Shelter Residents

Published by admin on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 1:30am

Naughty Jokes, Nice Turnout at Christmas Show

Published by admin on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 1:00am

The Barristers’ Club recently held its annual Christmas show at the Paxton Ballroom.

The evening’s sketch comedy was like a lawyers-only special of “Omaha Live!” – a bit awkward, at times humorous and a mix of pre-recorded and live sketches.

Law Firm Gives 70 Bags to Court Involved Youth

Published by admin on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 12:30am

The clients of Estate Planning Law Group of Blazek & Gregg recently presented 70 backpacks and bags to the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County.

Attorney Paul Blazek delivered the bags, which were donated by client families at the law firm, to Judge Chad Brown earlier this month. The bags are for kids who might need a way to carry their possessions.

Mark Klinker Departs as Ralston City Attorney

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 1:00am

Ralston – Mark Klinker’s largest contribution to his adopted hometown likely has nothing to do with the practice of law.

Klinker, the longtime city attorney for Ralston, left his biggest impression by coining the moniker “Independence City” for the small Douglas County community that’s surrounded on three sides by Omaha as well as by Sarpy County to the south.

Attorney from Same Office Steps in to Replace Klinker

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:45am

Ralston – Don Ficenec stepped into the role of Ralston city attorney after spending about 18 months learning the ropes.

He took over from his colleague Mark Klinker, with whom he shares law offices at 7777 L St., during last Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Omaha Bar Association Celebrates the Holidays

Published by admin on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:00am

Lawsuit Says Immigration Courts a ‘Deportation Machine’

Published by admin on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 12:45am

Salem, Ore. – The immigration court system under the Trump administration has become a “deportation machine,” two groups said in a lawsuit filed in federal court last Wednesday.

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