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RELEASE: BULLYING/HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT CLAIMS AGAINST NORTHROP GRUMMAN REMAIN UNRESOLVED

Terry White — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:00:48 +0000

Two women notified Northrop Grumman (“NG”) seven weeks ago that they believe NG is allowing a “good old boy network,” leading to bullying and other demeaning conduct to exist at Offutt Air Force Base’s new weather station, Air Force Weather Agency (“AFWA”). A press release describing the NG workplace conditions at AFWA is available at.

Court of Appeals grants father’s request to relocate with autistic child to another state with enhanced “applied behavioral analysis” benefits

Kathy Busch — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:57:51 +0000

On May 14, 2013, the Nebraska Court of Appeals issued a decision in a family law matter that will impact special needs children in Nebraska. Steffy v. Steffy, 20 Neb. App. 757 (2013) involved a divorced mother and father who had an autistic child. The father had custody of the child, and the mother lived in another state, exercising visitation.

SCOTUS Issues Rare and Important Bankruptcy Code Decision: Can a debtor unintentionally defalcate?

Thalia Downing Carroll — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:02 +0000

On May 13, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision clarifying the definition of “defalcation,” a term set forth in Section 523(a)(4) of the bankruptcy code. In its decision, the Court identified the widespread inconsistency in the ways lower courts of appeals have been defining this term—with the resulting consequence that there is.

RELEASE: “Cutting Edge” Contractor Northrop Grumman Alleged to Foster “Good Old Boys” Atmosphere

Thompson Law Office — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:00:31 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Terry White, Attorney, 1-888-330-3060, ext. 118 “Cutting Edge” Contractor Northrop Grumman Alleged to Foster “Good Old Boys” Atmosphere May 8, 2013 (Bellevue, NE) – Northrop Grumman is a large defense contractor at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska (“Offutt”), providing cutting edge technology in systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information.

Attorney Ben Thompson’s second article on liens published in The Nebraska Lawyer Magazine

Thompson Law Office — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:30:12 +0000

When is a trust deed considered a mortgage, and who cares? Attorney Ben Thompson, with support from Kathy Busch, published another article in the the May/June 2013 issue of The Nebraska Lawyer, the official publication of the Nebraska State Bar Association. Take an adventure through the new wild west and get behind the scenes of an.

Barriers Exist for Same-sex Couples Seeking Divorce

Amanda Karr — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:30:04 +0000

Consult with a family law attorney before entering into a civil union or same-sex marriage Same-sex couples are permitted to marry in Iowa through the Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling in Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 (2009). Additionally, Iowa has no residency requirement before a couple is eligible to marry in Iowa. This makes Iowa.

The Fair Housing Act and HUD’s “Disparate Impact” Rule

Gene Eckel — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:15 +0000

Time to Review Rental Policies and Practices On February 15th, HUD issued a final rule implementing the Discriminatory Effects Standard for the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. Under this rule, landlords may be liable for housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act if a.

Attorney Maurice Johnson joins Thompson Law Office

Thompson Law Office — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:40 +0000

Thompson Law Office in Omaha is pleased to welcome Maurice R. Johnson as a new attorney with the law firm. Mr. Johnson graduated from the Creighton University School of Law in 1990. In 1991, Mr. Johnson joined the Douglas County Public Defender’s office, where he spent the next four years practicing in juvenile court. Much of his practice.

Attorney Laird Moore joins Thompson Law Office

Thompson Law Office — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:14 +0000

Thompson Law Office in Omaha is pleased to welcome Laird T. Moore as a new attorney with the law firm. Mr. Moore has practiced law in Omaha since 2001, after an outstanding academic career that included internships and an opportunity to study abroad. His background includes both political and legal experience, which enhances his ability to.

Responding to a Lawsuit

Amanda Karr — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:16 +0000

So you’ve been served with a lawsuit, now what? One of the most important things to do when you’ve been served with a lawsuit is to file an answer. In Nebraska state courts, once you are served with a lawsuit, you have 30 days to file an answer or otherwise plead. For actions filed in.