Legal News

Grant Will Expand Access to Attorneys in Rural Nebraska

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 5:00am

The Children’s Justice Attorney Education program, a partnership of the Nebraska College of Law and the Center on Children, Families and the Law, will increase the availability and accessibility of court-appointed and juvenile county attorneys thanks to a grant from the Aviv Foundation.

Sarpy County Bar Marks 30th Year of Golf Tournament

Published by Derek Noehren on Mon, 08/16/2021 - 12:00am

The Sarpy County Bar Association’s annual golf tournament — now in its 30th year — promises fun, food and $5,000 in prizes, rain or shine.

Robots Are Coming for the Lawyers — But It's Not All Bad

Published by Derek Noehren on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 5:00am

Imagine what a lawyer does on a given day: researching cases, drafting briefs, advising clients. While technology has been nibbling around the edges of the legal profession for some time, it’s hard to imagine those complex tasks being done by a robot.

Panel of Judges Will Give Advice on Court Etiquette Do’s, Don’ts

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 12:00am

The Omaha Bar Association is hosting a panel discussion of local judges about the do’s and don’ts of appearing in their particular courtrooms in the return of the annual Bench Bar Briefing.

The judges, who each represent one of six area courts, will go over best practices for attorneys as well as highlight what not to do should one find themselves before their benches.

Vaccinated Must Resume Masking In Federal Court

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 12:00am

Masks are now required again for fully vaccinated persons at the Hruska Federal Courthouse.

The move is in line with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Finalists Picked for Sarpy County Juvenile Court

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 12:00am

A judicial nominating commission forwarded the names of three nominees for the Separate Juvenile Court for Sarpy County on to Gov. Pete Ricketts on Tuesday.

The commission members selected Jonathon D. Crosby of Omaha, Katrine M. Herrboldt of Papillion and Patrick R. Runge of Omaha for the vacancy that was created by the retirement of Judge Lawrence D. Gendler.

Barristers’ Ball Will Return in Person This Saturday

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 5:00am

After moving online last year, this year’s Barristers’ Ball is promising to be an in-person event of galactic proportions.

The 2021 Barrister’s Ball will be held at the Embassy Suites in La Vista on Saturday. The black-tie optional affair will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing and a live auction.

Sarpy County Bar Association Hopes Site Boosts Involvement

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 5:00am

The Sarpy County Bar Association unveiled a new website last week with the hope that more members will take advantage of everything the organization has to offer.

Sarpy County Bar Association Names Scholarship Winners

Published by Derek Noehren on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 4:00am
Kya Brooks, pictured here alongside her parents, Christopher and Angie Brooks, will be attending Harvard University in the fall. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

The Sarpy County Bar Association announced that Papillion-La Vista South High School graduate Kya Brooks and Creighton Preparatory School graduate Sam O’Loughlin are the recipients of its 2021 college scholarships.

Judge Hansen Takes Crystal Gavel as OBA President

Published by Derek Noehren on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 5:00am
Incoming Omaha Bar Association President Judge Stephanie Hansen, left, presents outgoing OBA President Dave Koukol with a crystal gavel during the OBA President’s Reception at Lucille’s in the Old Market, July 21, 2021. (David Golbitz/Daily Record)

Although she technically became the new Omaha Bar Association president on July 1, Judge Stephanie Hansen officially took the reins last week at the OBA’s President’s Reception.

“Thanks for the honor,” Hansen said at the event, held at Lucille’s in the Old Market. “It’s fun to look around and get to see all the faces of the people who have shaped the Omaha Bar Association and continue to do so.”

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