Legal News

Attorneys Face Disciplinary Action For How They Handled Clients’ Funds

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:00am

A Nebraska attorney was disbarred last week after being accused of stealing from clients, while an Iowa attorney had their license revoked after depositing client funds into a personal account without a legitimate claim.

Yale Law Professor to Discuss Student Constitutional Rights at Nebraska Law

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 12:00am

A Yale Law School constitutional law scholar will discuss the constitutional rights of students at an upcoming lecture.

ABA Deskbook a Resource About Lawyer’s CSR Programs

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

Chicago –  The American Bar Association’s newly released “The Lawyer’s Corporate Social Responsibility Deskbook,” published by the ABA Business Law Section, is a comprehensive resource and valuable practice tool for in-house and outside counsel to help their companies, firms and clients develop effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

Fremont Attorney Selected For Sixth District Bench

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

A Fremont attorney will become the newest member of the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District bench.

Bryan C. Meismer was selected by Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill the vacancy last Thursday, according to a news release.

Lancaster County Juvenile Court Judge Retires

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:00am

Lancaster County Separate Juvenile Court Judge Toni G. Thorson recently retired.

Thorson’s last day was Oct. 16. She served three decades on the bench.

New National Center for Space Law Announced at Nebraska Law Conference

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:00am

The formation of the United States Center for Space Law was announced during the University of Nebraska College of Law’s 12th annual Space Law Conference in Washington, D.C.

Sarpy County Board Selects Location For New Jail

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:00am

Sarpy County plans to build a new jail on the west side of the Sarpy County Courthouse near 84th Street and Highway 370.

‘Reluctant Judge’ Carolyn King Excelled as Leader

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:00am
Judge Carolyn Dineen King of the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, right, with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, center, and Chief Judge Deanell Reece Tacha of the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals pose for a photo after King received the 2007 Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. (Courtesy of the ABA Women Trailblazers Project via U.S. Courts)

By her own admission, Carolyn Dineen King, who in 1979 joined a historic class of 23 women jurists, was not committed to being a lawyer when she entered law school in 1959. 

Independent Women’s Law Center Formation Announced

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 12:00am

Winchester, Va. –  Independent Women’s Forum recently announced the launch of a new Independent Women’s Law Center. 

The center will advocate – in the courts, in Congress and in the media – for equal opportunity, individual liberty and freedom of association. 

Douglas County Hires New Crime Scene Investigator

Published by jaymi@omahadail... on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 12:00am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recently hired a new crime scene investigator.

Angela Sue Moore is a native of Omaha who has worked as an analytical chemist, environmental analyst and laboratory manager.

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