Posted in Legislation
On May 26, 2011, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman signed LB 669, which contained a substantial number of amendments to Nebraska statutes relating to provision of courts services by the District Courts and County Courts. The amendments reveal budgetary woes that have … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
The unhappy local pressers have settled upon University of Nebraska Football and, more specifically, Bo Pelini like the darkness of shortened fall days and overcast fall skies. A potentially promising season after wins against Michigan State and Penn State, is … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Nebraska continues the roller coaster ride with a huge divisional game against 1997 “rival” Michigan. There has been a lot of talk among the two fan bases about the split National Championship in 1997 but I doubt either team will … Continue reading
Posted in Deposition Preparation, Depositions, In-House Counsel, Witness Preparation
If you have followed this blog since it started earlier this fall you read our Friday Nebraska sports related posts. Yesterday, the ABA Journal posted its own sports related story. Author Debra Cassens Weiss reported on a deposition of former … Continue reading
Posted in Closing Argument, In-House Counsel, Trial
This is Part IV in a four part series. Part I, Part II and Part III. Another flaw in per diem arguments is that they suggest pain can be equated to dollars and that a formula will justly compensate a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
After Huskers disheartening loss to a Northwestern team just about everyone believed the Huskers would beat, I immediately turned my thoughts to the angle for this blog and how the Huskers could still win the Legends Division and Big Ten Championship … Continue reading
Posted in Appellate Work, Trial
Last week I posted about the process for handling questions from jurors while they are in deliberations. I noted that Neb.Rev.Stat. § 25-1116 requires that the Judge contact the parties or their counsel about the question. The Nebraska Supreme Court … Continue reading
Posted in Closing Argument, In-House Counsel, Trial
This is Part III of a four part series. Part I, Part II and Part IV. The jurisdictions that approved per diem arguments generally fall into two categories, the first declare per diem arguments proper; the second declare them proper only … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
This week Northwestern brings its high power spread offense and its woebegone defense to Lincoln. It is the first time these teams have met since 2000 when Nebraska absolutely dismantled Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl. That game featured Nebraska’s Dan … Continue reading
Posted in Trial
After the heavy lifting of a jury trial is over the real work begins. Waiting for the verdict. If you are like me, any time the phone rings your stomach turns with anticipation that the Court may be calling to … Continue reading
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