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McGrath North Labor & Employment attorney Abbey Moland is excited to serve as a featured speaker at the Resource Roundtable during the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's “Employer Coalition: Representative Recruiting Strategies: Hiring for Impact in a Complex Climate” event on April 30th.  

McGrath North is happy to announce that Jack Suter—a recent summa cum laude graduate of Creighton University School of Law—has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group.  

Earlier this week, McGrath North attorney Maggie Rossiter emerged victorious in the highly anticipated fourth round of the Omaha Bar Association's (OBA) Battle of the Guest BARtenders, pitting attorneys against doctors in a spirited competition filled with creativity, camaraderie, and a dash of friendly rivalry.  

On April 2, 2025, McGrath North attorney Abbey Moland took part in the Nebraska Supreme Court’s special session held at Omaha’s Bryan High School. This initiative, supported by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation, underscores the importance of civics education and aims to bring the judicial process to life for high school students.  

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.  

You own a “no pets” apartment complex. Potential tenants are beating down your door because they want to live there. Maybe they’re allergic to animals (pretty ordinary). Maybe they’re afraid of dogs (pretty common). Maybe they don’t like the waste or simply don’t like animals.  

Employer plan sponsors that impose tobacco use surcharges on participants enrolled in group health plans should take immediate notice of recent litigation and enforcement trends targeting wellness program compliance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, ERISA, and related regulations.  

Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a cornerstone of protecting your business’s brand and intellectual property. However, the public availability of USPTO records has opened the door to a growing threat: sophisticated trademark scams that exploit this public data to target applicants and registrants. At McGrath North, we’ve observed a marked increase in these fraudulent schemes in recent years, and it is critical to equip your business with the knowledge to stay ahead of such scams and take practical steps to protect your brand.  

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Creating a comprehensive estate plan is a crucial step in ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, wealth transfer taxes are minimized, and loved ones are adequately provided for after your death. Some people consider a “do-it-yourself” (DIY) approach to estate planning because they are tempted by the promise of simplicity and cost savings (at least in the short term). However, even though a DIY estate plan may seem straightforward enough, there are a number of pitfalls that can undermine the plan’s effectiveness and, in some cases, lead to significant legal complications and expense for your heirs after you are gone.  

In August 2024, the IRS issued Notice 2024-63 (the “Notice”) which addresses the SECURE 2.0 Act provision permitting retirement plan matching contributions on student loan repayments. The Notice is effective January 1, 2025 for calendar year plans and applies to 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, governmental 457(b) plans and SIMPLE IRAs. This article provides a general summary of the Notice.  

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