Legal News

After Hack, Federal Court Announces New Procedure

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 5:00am

The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska has released a general order outlining how attorneys should handle highly sensitive documents in the wake of the federal judiciary’s electronic system being hacked.

The hack was part of a broad compromise of U.S. government systems believed to have been conducted by as part of a Russian cyberespionage campaign – the so-called SolarWinds hack.

Westphal Named Acting U.S. Attorney For Southern Iowa

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – A current assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa has been appointed as the acting U.S. Attorney, federal officials announced last week.

Richard Westphal will serve in that position until Nov. 16, or until the new administration of President Joe Biden selects a nominee before then. Westphal will replace Marc Krickbaum.

Iowa Chief Justice: In-Person Trials to Restart Next Month

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:00am

Des Moines, Iowa – Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen said last Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic forced the court system to enact two shutdowns of jury trials and institute remote hearings, but she is determined to resume in-person trials in February.

Christensen Remains Chief Justice in Iowa

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 3:00am

A graduate of the Creighton University School of Law will remain the chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.

The court reselected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as chief justice at its first meeting of the year, the court announced. The justices designate the chief justice by majority vote for two-year terms.

12 Candidates Seek to Join State Judiciary in 3 Vacancies

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00am

A dozen candidates have submitted their names for three openings on the bench in Nebraska.

Here’s a closer look at each of the three judicial openings:

3rd Judicial District

Meetings & Seminars For the Legal Community

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:02am

The Daily Record is collecting information on meetings and seminars for the legal community.

Federal Courts Will Pilot Livestreaming Audio in 13 Districts

Published by Scott Stewart on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 12:00am

Thirteen federal district courts will be livestreaming audio of select proceedings in civil cases of public interest over the next year as part of a two-year pilot program.

Matney Named to 6th District Bench For County Court

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 12:00am

Gov. Pete Ricketts recently appointed Edward Matney of Hartington as county court judge in the 6th Judicial District.

Matney, 50, has practiced law in South Sioux City since 2012.  For the past five years, he has worked in trial court settings in northeast Nebraska on criminal and juvenile matters.

ABA Issues Guidance For Lawyers Working Remotely to Navigate Model Rules of Ethics

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 12:00am

Members of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility for the American Bar Association released a formal opinion to help lawyers apply the ABA model rules when they are  practicing law remotely, particularly when working from jurisdictions in which they are not licensed.

Applications Are Now Open for 3 Nebraska Judgeships

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 1:00am

The Nebraska Judicial Branch announced upcoming deadlines for three judicial vacancies.

Those interested are invited to apply to join the bench for:

• District Court in the 3rd Judicial District – consisting of Lancaster County – in Lincoln.

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