Insights

McGrath North continues its tradition of being highly recognized for excellence in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025.  

This week, we proudly hosted our Masters Series seminar, bringing together over 90 attendees from 53 companies to dive deep into the complexities of leave and benefits management. The session, titled "Leave and Benefits A to Z: Navigating State Leave Laws, the FMLA, ADA, Benefit Coordination, and Beyond," provided valuable insights and practical strategies to help organizations stay compliant and support their employees effectively.  

McGrath North is happy to welcome two new attorneys—Noah Glover-Ettrich and Kristin Probst Nalbach. Noah has joined the firm's Tax, Trust, and Estate Planning practice group and Kristin has joined the firm's Labor, Employment, and Benefits practice group.  

This summit is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s compliance strategy in a world where data protection is more critical than ever.  

Please join us March 26, 2024, for an informative webinar on the challenges and tasks faced by Condo Association directors. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and duties that directors undertake in managing condo associations. Attorney Bob Dailey will share invaluable insights and best practices to ensure smooth and successful operations. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of condo association management. Register now and mark your calendars for an enriching experience!  

We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2nd Annual Privacy & Data Protection Summit hosted by McGrath North yesterday.  

Yesterday, a highly informative webinar was conducted on the topic of assessments, delinquency, and liens in relation to condominium and homeowners association (HOA) properties. The webinar shed light on the crucial aspects of managing and collecting assessments, handling delinquencies, and understanding the legal framework of liens in these communities. Participants had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from attorney Bob Dailey, who provided practical solutions for dealing with delinquent owners, ensuring financial stability, and implementing effective collection strategies. The webinar proved to be essential for board members equipping them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of assessments, delinquencies, and liens in the realm of condo and HOA communities.  

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, delivers significant updates to employee benefits. Most notably, it expands HSA eligibility, increases dependent care FSA limits (finally!), makes permanent student loan repayment assistance, solidifies paid family and medical leave employer tax credits, includes updates for measuring executive compensation taxable caps, and introduces employer contributions to “Trump Accounts” (i.e., investment accounts for children). Below is a breakdown of these updates that could significantly affect how employers offer employee benefits in the years ahead.  

On July 3, 2025, Congress passed H.R. 1, more commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“Act”). The Act was signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Act was structured as a budget reconciliation package to avoid the filibuster requirements in the Senate.  

Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB415, amending the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act—the statewide paid sick leave law approved by voters in November 2024 that requires private employers to provide paid sick leave benefits to employees as of October 1, 2025.  

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires group health plans to provide mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits equal to medical/surgical benefits. In September 2024, federal agencies issued the 2024 MHPAEA Final Rule, introducing new compliance requirements with effective dates beginning January 1, 2025.  

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