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 […]
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A Fresh Look at Chapter 12 for Family Farmers
By: Justin C. Valencia 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 […]
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
By: Justin C. Valencia 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 […]
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 […]
Read more...Nebraska Supreme Court further restricts the scope of appellate review by overruling precedent on what counts as a final order.
By: Elizabeth Ryan Cano Nebraska’s appellate courts have taken an increasingly narrow view of their own jurisdiction. The Nebraska Supreme Court has all but eliminated the collateral-order doctrine. See, e.g., E.D. v. Bellevue Pub. Sch. Dist., 299 Neb. 621 (2018) (collateral-order doctrine does not authorize an interlocutory appeal of a denial of sovereign immunity). Appellate courts have […]
Read more...In Memoriam
John Hurd (1947-2018) We will remember John for his leadership at Wolfe Snowden as a managing partner and a mentor to lawyers. John and Jack G. Wolfe together founded our firm in 1977. For forty years, John exemplified excellence in representing his clients with skill, sensitivity and patience. John was born and raised in Lincoln, […]
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