Legal News

7 Seek Spot on 6th District County Court Bench Based in Dakota City

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:00am

Seven candidates are seeking the nomination to become a judge on the County Court of the 6th Judicial District.

Seeking the appointment are Joel E. Carlson of Norfolk; Louvontree Hunter of South Sioux City; Jeffrey M. Kurtz of Omaha; Edward H. Matney of Hartington; Patrick R. Runge of Omaha; Kimberly M. Watson of Dakota City; and Melinda B. Wicks of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

Lancaster County Juvenile Court In Lincoln Receives 4 Applicants

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:00am

Four candidates are seeking an appointment to the bench of the Lancaster County Juvenile Court.

CJ Roberts, Hazel G. Rodriguez, Michelle D. Sabata, and David P. Thompson, all of Lincoln, are candidates for the vacancy on the Separate Juvenile Court of Lancaster County created by the retirement of Judge Linda S. Porter.

Lancaster County District Court Judge Retiring at End of Month

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:00am

A long-serving judge on the Lancaster County District Court will step down at the end of the month to begin his retirement.

John A. Colborn, a judge of the District Court for the 3rd Judicial District, will retire Oct. 31, the Nebraska Judicial Branch announced.

ABA Issues New Guidance on Conflicts Related to Personal Relationships

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:00am

Lawyers navigating potential conflicts arising from client representation and relationships with opposing lawyers can look to new guidance from the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

New Lawyers Admitted to Practice of Law in Nebraska

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 3:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Commission received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. 

Barristers Call Off Christmas Show as Pandemic Persists

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 2:00am

If we’re honest, it was only a matter of time: Christmas is officially canceled this year.

At least it is for the 2020 Barristers Christmas Show organized by the Omaha Barristers Club.

Barristers President Doug Amen announced the show won’t go this year due to the continued pandemic in Douglas County.

Creighton’s Red Mass Video Now Available on Demand

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 1:00am

Creighton University commemorated the start of the new judicial calendar a little differently this year with a virtual Red Mass – although a technical glitch prevented a livestream of the service.

The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson presided over the masked and distanced ceremony on Oct. 5, held at St. John’s Church on Creighton’s campus.

Douglas County District Court Sets Jury Trial Schedule

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:00am

Criminal jury trials in Douglas County District Court will resume Nov. 2 according to a recent order issued by Presiding Judge Horacio J. Wheelock.

The trial schedule will be limited due to precautions taken because of COVID-19, with only a handful of cases being heard each week.

ABA, Nebraska Law, Other Schools to Develop Model Policy for Police

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 2:16pm

Dozens of law schools, including the Nebraska College of Law, have joined the American Bar Association to create a new Legal Education Police Practices Consortium to contribute to the national discussion of police and public safety reform.

State Bar Association Recognizes 50-, 25-Year Member Anniversaries

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Association recognized its members with 50-year and 25-year anniversaries during the 2020 NSBA Annual Meeting this week.

Those recognized with 50-year anniversaries were:

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