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Voting Open on Finalists for ABA Prize for Legal Fiction

Published by admin on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00am

Readers looking for legally ori­ented selections for their summer reading need look no further than the finalists for this year’s Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.

The ABA Journal and the University of Alabama Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. School of Law an­nounced three finalists last week: “The Boat People” by Sharon Bala, “Class Action” by Steven B. Frank and “The Widows of Malabar Hill” by Sujata Massey.

Veterans Court in Lincoln Set To Hold First Graduation

Published by admin on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – The Lancaster County Veterans Treatment Court will hold its inaugu­ral graduation ceremony and celebra­tion on Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at the University of Nebraska College of Law Auditorium in McCollum Hall, 1875 N. 42nd St. in Lincoln.

For graduates, the ceremony marks the completion of an intensive program of treatment, close supervision, frequent test­ing, and full accountability. 

Prenda Appointed Deputy State Court Administrator

Published by admin on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Amy Prenda was recently ap­pointed the deputy state court ad­ministrator for court services.

Corey Steel, state court administrator for the administrative of­fice of the courts and probation, announced the appointment in a re­lease last week.

Prenda will promote statewide administra­tive practices and pro­cedures, oversee the op­eration of court programs and take a primary role in strategic plan­ning for all levels of court within Nebraska’s Judicial Branch. Her appointment is effective June 10.

Law Students Thanked for Community Legal Service

Published by admin on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00am

Students at the Creighton University School of Law and the University of Nebraska College of Law who provided free legal work for low-income individuals were recognized for their service during recent graduation ceremo­nies.

Each student received a cer­tificate of appreciation from the Nebraska Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission and Nebraska State Bar Association acknowledging their commit­ment to improving access to justice through contributions to law-related pro bono service as a student.

Memorial Day Program: OBA Reflects, Says Goodbye to Colleagues

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:00am

Twenty-six red roses were care­fully laid upon a table covered with the names of attorneys and judges who passed on over the course of the past 16 months.

The Omaha Bar Association held its annual Memorial Day Program on Friday in the legislative cham­bers of the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center. The event recognizes de­parted members of the bar associa­tion and presents a rose to a family member or friend in their recogni­tion.

Joshua Fershee Named Next Creighton Law School Dean

Published by admin on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:00am

After nearly two years with an interim dean following a shake up in the school’s administration, the Creighton University School of Law named a West Virginia law professor as its next dean.

Joshua P. Fershee will begin his new duties as Creighton Law’s 11th dean on July 1.

“Creighton University has a long and proud history of educating for service and justice,” Fershee said in a Creighton news re­lease. “I am excited to join the School of Law to help make sure the fu­ture is even brighter than the impressive past.”

Law Day 2019: Flood Asks for Omaha Legal Community To Help Support Local Reporters, Media

Published by admin on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 12:00am

More than 200 members of Omaha’s legal community gathered Wednesday for a luncheon marking the annual celebration of Law Day with the presentation of awards and a keynote address on this year’s theme, “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.”

The Omaha Bar Association recognized several community outreach efforts organized as part of Law Day, including an annual mock trial, classroom visits by lawyers and judges, and essay and poster contests for area students.

County Invites Feedback at Public Forums About Justice Center

Published by admin on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:00am

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and Justice Center Development Corp. have scheduled three public forums for next week to provide updates on the juvenile justice center project.

The public will have an oppor­tunity to share thoughts and ask questions about the proposed plans, according to a news release.

Family Law Focus of CLE Seminar, Updated Manual

Published by admin on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Association’s 2019 Family Law Seminar is set for Monday in Omaha.

Registration is still open on the NSBA website, nebar.com, for the summit, which runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St. The event of­fers 6.25 hours of CLE in person or via distance learning. 

The seminar will provide fam­ily law lawyers with an update on recently passed legislation and case law, as well as information on how family law intersects with immi­gration, bankruptcy, military retire­ment and federal tax cuts.

New Lawyers Sworn In During April Ceremony

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:00am

The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission by examina­tion. A swearing-in ceremony took place Thursday, April 25th in the Warner Chamber of the State Capitol building.

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