Legal News

NSBA Honors Attorneys Who Died Since Last Annual Meeting

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

The Nebraska State Bar Association paid tribute to Nebraska attorneys who died over the past year as part of its 2020 Annual Meeting this week.

Outgoing NSBA President Steven Mattoon of Sydney-based Matzke, Mattoon, Martens & Strommen LLC stressed the importance of ceremony in a video for bar association membership.

University Center to Study Relationship Between Law, Tech

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 7:27am

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently announced the launch of a new center within the law school focused on studying the evolving relationship between technology and law.

NSBA to Welcome New Leaders For Executive Council, House of Delegates

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:00am
Susan Sapp is set to become chair of the House of Delegates. (NSBA)

The Nebraska State Bar Association is preparing to welcome a new chair of its House of Delegates and new members of the NSBA Executive Council during the 2020 NSBA Annual Meeting, which runs virtually this week.

Susan Sapp is set to become chair of the House of Delegates on Wednesday, and Tim Brouillette, Sean Minahan and Alex Lierz will begin their terms this week on the Executive Council.

Nebraska State Bar Association Plans Public Service Project

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 4:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Association is planning to continue its six-year tradition of a public service project in conjunction with the NSBA Annual Meeting.

Previous projects have included packaging meals for the hungry and collecting blood for the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. This year’s project will be supporting Nebraska food banks.

Law Student Mental Health Day Webinar Set For Today

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:00am

The American Bar Association Student Division and Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs will mark Law Student Mental Health Day on Thursday with a free webinar exploring the intersection of racial justice, social activism and mental health.

The webinar will encourage law students to recommit to personal wellbeing during a year filled with challenges and stresses, according to a news release.

NSBA Annual Meeting Offers Over 65 Hours of CLE Programming

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Association plans a full slate of continuing legal education programming during the upcoming 2020 Annual Meeting despite shifting to a virtual format.

Judge Randall Announces He Plans to Retire at Year’s End

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 5:00am

Omaha Judge Gary B. Randall will step down at the end of the year after 23 years of service.

Randall announced his Dec. 31 retirement in a letter to the governor, with the announcement coinciding with his 70th birthday, according to a news release from the Nebraska Judicial Branch.

State Bar Annual Meeting Will Be Held Virtually This Year

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 4:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Association isn’t letting the pandemic stop this year’s annual meeting.

Sarpy County Bar Supports Scholarships at Golf Tournament

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 3:00am
The Sarpy County Bar Association held its annual golf tournament at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Papillion, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

The Sarpy County Bar Association held its annual golf tournament last Thursday at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Papillion.

According to Bellevue attorney Greg Pivovar, the results were:

The low men only total was 55 shot by the Foursome of Christopher Roth, Guy Weinstien, Bill McGinn and Paul Forney.

Deadlines Rapidly Approaching for 2 Judicial Vacancies

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 7:45am

Two judicial vacancies have application deadlines this week.

Applicants for the 6th Judicial District County Court must apply by 4 p.m. Thursday, while applicants for the Separate Juvenile Court of Lancaster County must apply by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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