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
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
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
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
Time to Review Rental Policies and Practices April is Fair Housing Month and it is a good time for landlord-tenant attorneys to remind landlords that the Fair Housing Act covers most housing. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and disability. However, on February 15th HUD.
Attorney Maurice Johnson joins Thompson Law Office
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 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
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.
So, what is an Elder Law Attorney?
When I introduce myself and someone asks what I do, I start with “attorney” but always add that I practice Elder Law. Some just nod, some really seem to understand, but that prompts many to ask something to the effect of “what’s that?” On the first day of class each semester when I was teaching.
Zombie home foreclosure debts that “won’t die” — an Omaha bankruptcy lawyer can help
When a Nebraska foreclosure does not take place as represented by a lender, the homeowner can be hit with some nasty surprises later on. An experienced Omaha bankruptcy attorney can assist with foreclosure defense and help individuals that have been foreclosed or are in the process of foreclosure. Let Thompson Law Office help with the details so that you.
