Legal News

Fifth Circuit Chief Judge to be 2019 Devitt Award Recipient

Published by admin on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00am

Washington – Chief Judge Carl E. Stewart of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is the recipient of the 2019 Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award.

Stewart will formally receive the award on Oct. 17 in a ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court.

FTC Tells Consumers They’ll Be Disappointed By Equifax Cash Payout

Published by admin on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00am

The Federal Trade Commission warned consumers last week that an overwhelming public response to a settlement with Equifax will result in much smaller checks for those who request a cash payout.

Moot Court Case Helps Teachers Gain Insight

Published by admin on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00am

A dozen teachers stood in front of judges recently Roman L. Hruska Federal Courthouse to present oral arguments.

They weren’t pro se litigants, but they were students themselves, learning how the legal system works by practicing themselves in a moot court environment.

Former Nebraska Attorney Disbarred for Role in Marriage Fraud Scheme

Published by admin on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska Supreme Court disbarred Bilal Ahmed Khaleeq last Friday and accepted his voluntary surrender of his law license.

While practicing in Texas, Khaleeq was prosecuted for participating in a marriage fraud scheme. He was sentenced to six months in federal prison for his role in facilitating an unlawful marriage to assist a Pakistani national in obtaining a green card.

Children Visit Juvenile Court to Get to Know Judges, Enjoy Fun Afternoon

Published by admin on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:00am

Surrounded by a palm tree and fish, Judge Chad M. Brown wore a lei and fielded questions from a courtroom full of children.

One asked whether he liked being a judge in the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County.

Fenner Settled into New Office At McGill

Published by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:00am

Retired Creighton law professor G. Michael Fenner is settling into retirement by establishing an office at a local law firm.

Fenner is now officing out of the McGill Gotsdiner Workman & Lepp P.C. L.L.O. law firm at 11404 W. Dodge Road. He will serve in an of counsel role there.

Veterans Court Celebrates Four Graduates

Published by admin on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:00am

Joshua Weinfurter stood at a podium a moment after having felony criminal charges dismissed and shared his story of how that arrest changed his life forever.

Weinfurter, one of four members of the third graduating class of the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court, said he got a second-chance following the biggest transformation in his life.

Probation Officers Looking for Future Officers in the Classroom

Published by admin on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 12:00am

When the Eastern District of Missouri’s furry companion, Coal, walks through a classroom door, students suddenly lose interest in their cell phones.

Heat Wave Ends Just in Time for OBA Field Day

Published by admin on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 12:00am

Last Monday was the perfect day to take a few hours off work and spend time outdoors.

The Omaha Bar Association held its annual Field Day event at Champions Run, helping to forge deeper bonds among members of the area legal community through golf, games and gregariousness.

Buescher Wins Senate Confirmation to Join Federal Bench in Omaha

Published by admin on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 12:00am

Omaha attorney Brian C. Buescher won Senate confirmation last Wednesday and will become a member of the federal judiciary.

President Donald Trump had nominated Buescher, an attorney at Kutak Rock, as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska, back in November.

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