Legal News

Fundraising Events Support Douglas, Sarpy CASA Efforts

Published by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 12:00am

Fundraisers are coming up in August to benefit court-appointed special advocate programs in Douglas and Sarpy counties.

Douglas County CASA’s ninth annual 5K Superhero Run, along with its inaugural Superhero Festival, will be Saturday, Aug. 24, at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.

Omaha Bar Postpones Business Law Basics CLE

Published by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 12:00am

The Omaha Bar Association has postponed its Just the Basics continuing legal education session on business law.

Dave Sommers, executive director of the OBA, said there was a conflict for one of the presenters. A rescheduled date was not immediately available. The event had been scheduled for July 17.

Court Taking Comments on Proposed Best Practices for Guardianships

Published by admin on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children in the Courts has proposed codifying the standards of best practice for guardianship in the juvenile court.

The committee is proposing six new rules about establishing, maintaining and terminating a guardianship in juvenile court after a child has been adjudicated according to Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-247(3)(a), which describes the jurisdiction of juvenile court.

Lawn Games, Talk on Sports in Omaha Part of OBA Field Day Festivities

Published by admin on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:00am

The registration deadline is fast approaching for the Omaha Bar Association’s annual Field Day.

Registrations are due Saturday, July 13, for the event, which will be held Monday, July 22, at the Champions Run golf course.

Nebraska Law Staff Member Plans to Keep Volunteering At Lied Center After Retiring

Published by admin on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently celebrated its final year hosting the International Thespian Festival.

For Marcy Tintera, Nebraska law review assistant and continuing legal education coordinator at the College of Law, the goodbye was bittersweet.

Wanted: Lawyers For Rural America

Published by admin on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:00am

After an early career modeling in Los Angeles and New York City, Furonda Brasfield returned home to pursue her passion: practicing law in rural Arkansas.

Shavers Tells NDCA About Importance Of Inclusiveness in Legal Profession

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 12:00am

Members of the Nebraska Defense Counsel Association recently had a lesson from the University of Nebraska College of Law’s acting dean about the importance of diversity and how gender and other factors can shape a person’s experiences within the legal profession. 

NePA, OBA Seminar Looks at Including Transgender Employees

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 12:00am

Members of the Omaha Bar Association and Nebraska Paralegals Association came together to explore the rights and identities of transgender workers at a recent continuing education seminar.

ABA to Award Medal to Civil Rights Attorney

Published by admin on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 12:00am

Washington – The American Bar Association announced that it will honor San Francisco attorney Dale Minami, a lifelong champion of the civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans and other minorities, with the ABA Medal – the association’s highest honor. 

Nebraska Supreme Court Updates Rules, Fees For Pro Hac Vice Admission

Published by admin on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Supreme Court adopted a rule amendment regarding pro hac vice admission for attorneys practicing in the state.

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