Mediation is a confidential and voluntary dispute resolution process that involves an impartial third party — the mediator — who helps the disputing parties reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Potential benefits to the use of mediation include its flexibility,...
Lincoln Nebraska Legal Blog
The possibility of flawed eyewitness testimony
Many wonder how credible eyewitnesses are in Nebraska courts? You might think eyewitness testimony is the best testimony against a suspect. However, the California Innocence Project found that eyewitness misidentification is the number one cause of convictions of...
A guide to LLC operating agreements in Nebraska
In Nebraska, limited liability companies (LLCs) have become a preferred choice for business setups. Their flexible structure makes it easier for owners to manage their finances and decision-making process. One of the most important documents that govern an LLC is the...
Nebraska Medicaid planning
Aging is inevitable, and the most worrying part about it is the lack of ability to function independently as time passes. You may need to enter a nursing home care in Nebraska or need assistance with daily functions due to physical or mental health conditions....
What happens to the business when you and your spouse split ways?
Divorcing a spouse can be challenging for anyone, especially regarding its impact on your business. If you own a business in Nebraska, it is crucial to understand how your divorce can affect your company. Dividing assets in a divorce Consider how the division of...
How to fight a DUI in Nebraska
The arrest and prosecution of a DUI case in Nebraska involve specific legal procedures that law enforcement must follow, or a judge might dismiss the charge. These intricacies of DUI law provide valuable opportunities a person can use to fight a conviction. The...
Is probate inevitable for out-of-state property?
When you have more than one Nebraska property in an estate to administer, probate can become more costly. Things become even more complicated and expensive when the property left behind by the decedent is in another state. This also applies to property that was...
Worries about hidden assets in divorce
Equitable distribution is a term divorcing spouses may soon learn. Nebraska remains an equitable distribution state, meaning the courts seek to divide assets fairly. Some believe that equitable distribution means the couple splits assets 50/50, but that might not be...
Optimizing your car accident claim in Nebraska
If you have been in a car accident in Nebraska, you may be entitled to reimbursement for your damages. However, it is important to optimize your claim to get the most money possible to cover everything you need. Nebraska car accident laws The first thing you need to...
Motor vehicle accident involving semi truck leaves 1 dead
Semi-trucks or tractor-trailers are a large part of the transportation of goods around Nebraska and the entire nation. As necessary as they are, they can also pose a danger to motorists in smaller vehicles who share the road with them. When people get into a motor...