| March 13, 2012 3:00 pm | to | March 15, 2012 3:00 pm |
In March, Rick Reier, Kevin McManaman, and Laura Essay of the Knudsen Law Firm presented a series of estate planning seminars for federal employees. The seminars, which were presented in conjunction with LifeSpan Services, Inc., focused on key factors to planning an estate, including pertinent estate documents, asset ownership, probate and non-probate transfers, and related tax issues.
| December 8, 2011 |
| 8:30 am | to | 4:30 pm |
When foreclosure is looming, you not only need to understand all your client’s options, you also need practical techniques for protecting your client’s interests. Get the tools you need! This practical instruction begins with a detailed walk-through of the various loan workout options and the foreclosure process. Then take an in-depth look at how to handle the title, environmental and post-foreclosure issues commonly encountered when working with troubled assets. Take your skills to the next level.
Course Content
- The Foreclosure Process in Nebraska
- Workouts – The Various Tools in the Toolbox for Working Out Troubled Real Estate Loans
- Post-Foreclosure Issues
- Environmental Issues in the Foreclosure Process
- Title Issues in the Foreclosure Process and Workout Context
- Ethics
Continuing Legal Education – CLE: 6.00
Institute of Certified Bankers – ICB: 7.25*
Real Estate – Real Estate: 6.00
Register online at: NBI Registration
TREV E. PETERSON is a partner at Knudsen Berkheimer Richardson & Endacott, LLP. and has nearly 30 years of experience in the commercial and real estate lending, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and commercial litigation practice areas. He has represented lenders in cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Peterson is a member of the American, Nebraska State and Lincoln bar associations, and the American Bankruptcy Institute; is a fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and in the Litigation Counsel of America; and was named as a Super Lawyer of the Midwest in 2007. He is a past president of the Banking Law Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association and is a former president of the Bankruptcy Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association. Mr. Peterson attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his undergraduate education and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law. He is a frequent speaker at seminars involving lending, bankruptcy and foreclosure.
| November 8, 2011 |
| 8:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Jeanelle Lust will speak on the issues of Identifying the Rambo Litigator and Hidden Agendas:Why Does Rambo Exist at an upcoming Seminar for the National Business Institute on Tuesday November 8, 2011 in Omaha, NE location TBA.
| September 16, 2011 |
| 9:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Social Media Dos & Dont’s– Managing Risks
Kevin McManaman is a partner of the Lincoln, Nebraska law fi rm of Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP, where he concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, employment law, and workers’ compensation. He practices in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration. Kevin also writes and updates the Model Policies and Forms for Nebraska Employers and the Nebraska Human Resources Manual.
For more info see: 2011 Labor Law Workshop
| July 7, 2011 |
| 1:00 pm | to | 2:00 pm |
Kevin R. McManaman will be engaging the REALTORS Association of Lincoln Young Professionals on Estate Planning and the importance of having a will–even at a young age.
Presentation: Social Networking/Media (Facebook, Twittter, and Cell Phones): Implications for Employment Policies
2011 Human Rights Conference – Sponsored by the Lincoln, Nebraska Human Rights Commission.
Lincoln, Nebraska – Presentation: Protection by Prevention: Workplace Bullying and Social Media Considerations
Watch the Supreme Court oral argument on Frenchman Cambridge’s petition to have the Republican River Basin declared over-appropriated:
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Note: Arguments begin at 9 minutes, 5 seconds into the video.
Readers of this blog will note two postings this year closing the office. You may wonder – why is this being posted? It is being posted as the most efficient method of notifying all employees of a weather related closure – which brings to mind the issue of employment policies for employers facing severe weather closing decisions. Employers should consider the following in crafting their policies:
- What standards will cause the business to be closed for the day?
- Who will be the decision maker and how will that be told to the employees?
- Will you allow early departures on days when bad weather looms?
- Will employees be expected to take work home if they depart early?
- Is working from home even a possibility for the employee?
- Will you waive tardiness rules on severe weather days?
- Are there essential employees that must report to work no matter the weather?
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to exclude from pay time that employees are off for severe weather. In other words, if an employee cannot attend work due to weather conditions, an employer does not have to pay the employee for that day unless:
- an hourly employee telecommutes (or works from home) on the day of the absence; or
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- the employee is exempt. I.e., Management employees receiving salary should generally be compensated on days the office is closed pursuant to the terms of their salary agreement. If, however, an exempt employee decides to take a day off due to severe weather when the employer is open, the employer can deduct that absence from the exempt employee’s pay.
The Knudsen Law Firm will be closed today, February 1, 2011, because of severe weather conditions.