By: Kathryn J. Van Balen Every family celebrates the holidays a little differently. No matter what your current traditions are, every family should consider adding estate planning to their list. A comprehensive estate plan can help avoid family conflict and future confusion, protect your children, enforce your end of life wishes, and protect your finances […]
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Pre-Majority Medical Expenses
By: Jesse C. Dyer When a lawsuit suit is filed for injury to a minor child, the defense attorney should carefully consider the types of claims being made and who is making them. If the suit was not brought both by the minor child and the parent in his or her own right, on proper […]
Read more...Is that Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?
By: Justin A. Sheldon A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer in which the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer, generally, following employment. The primary purpose of a non-compete agreement is to limit, restrict and prevent an employee from competing against the employer for a period […]
Read more...A Fresh Look at Chapter 12 for Family Farmers
In the 1980s, falling land values and grain prices combined with soaring interest rates and tightening credit led to one of the worst farm crises of the 20th century. In 1986, Congress responded by giving farmers a reorganization tool, and in 2005 made chapter 12 a permanent part of the Bankruptcy Code. New Farm Crisis […]
Read more...2019 Workers’ Compensation Legislation Update
By: Kelli Anne Francis The following is a brief summary of just some of the proposed legislation in the One Hundred Sixth Legislature’s First Session for 2019. Bills that were left in committee typically mean that the introducer of the bill is working on some of the details or it can be delayed just due […]
Read more...Prejudgment Interest Available on Unliquidated Contract-Based Claims
By: Elizabeth Ryan Cano Questions about whether and when Nebraska plaintiffs can recover prejudgment interest for unliquidated breach-of-contract claims have long puzzled both litigants and courts. Nebraska has two statutes addressing prejudgment interest—one general statute and one specific to certain breach-of-contract claims. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-103.02; Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-104. While each statute appears clear […]
Read more...Hey, Do You Know a Good Attorney?
By: John P. Weis I have often heard this question and have stumbled on my reply. It is not because I am not familiar with highly qualified attorneys who can provide high levels of service. My hesitation comes from not having enough specific information to make a reasonable suggestion. That this question is asked so frequently […]
Read more...Yes, You Can File for Bankruptcy Again
Financial problems can be very stressful. Maybe you filed for bankruptcy once before, received a discharge, and obtained the “fresh start” that it provides. However, if you find yourself with new financial problems, then keep in mind that you can file for bankruptcy again. There are rules and timelines to consider, of course, and seeking the advice […]
Read more...Newly Proposed Bills Which May Affect the Workers’ Compensation Act
By: Kelli Anne Francis There were several new bills introduced by the Business and Labor Committee this session regarding proposed changes to Workers’ Compensation Act. The bills in bold indicate that they have been moved to priority status for debate. If you have further inquiries regarding the bills introduced, you can search them at https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov. […]
Read more...Is Your Adventure a Business?
By: Justin A. Sheldon The entrepreneurship spirit is in full swing and more and more individuals are starting their own business, both full-time careers and part-time side jobs to supplement income. Regardless of the amount of time an individual intends to spend on their adventure, the quantity of goods an individual sells or the frequency an […]
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