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  • Wrongful Termination Explained: Employee Rights, Employer Risks, and What to Do Next

    Losing a job can feel unfair, abrupt, or even personal. But under employment law, an unfair termination and an unlawful termination are not necessarily the same thing. That distinction is [...]

  • Nebraska Supreme Court Appeal win in a trucking case

    On August 21, 2026, the Nebraska Supreme Court released its opinion in Elisban Bazan v. Elite Fleet Hauling, LLC, 322 Neb. 54, delivering a resounding victory to Erickson Sederstrom’s client, [...]

  • Congratulations to ES Law Attorneys

    We are proud to share that we have 12 attorneys receiving The Best Lawyers® awards and 2 receiving Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® awards for 2027 across a wide range [...]

  • If You Think Your Warranty Deed Covers Your Legal Fees – Think Again

    If you buy property using a warranty deed, you likely assume the seller is on the hook for legal fees if someone challenges your title, even if you win. A recent Nebraska Supreme Court [...]

  • Aircraft Leasing vs. Ownership: Legal Risks, Contracts, and Liability

    What matters most Operational control is the central legal issue. The party with authority to initiate, conduct, or terminate a flight may carry major FAA compliance and liability obligations. Leasing [...]

  • Nebraska Court of Appeals clarifies landowner liability where altercation between patrons was not foreseeable

    In Martinez v. Amerigreen, the Nebraska Court of Appeals addressed premises liability and whether a bar owner could be held liable for injuries occurring on its property. Amerigreen was successfully [...]

  • Beyond the Dotted Line: How Conduct can Rewrite a Written Contract

    If you operate a business, you have likely heard this a thousand times: get it in writing. Most commercial and construction contracts include a clause stating that any changes or [...]

  • The Limits of Lease Exclusivity

    If you negotiate an exclusivity clause into your commercial lease, you likely assume your business is safe from neighboring competitors. However, a recent Nebraska Supreme Court decision serves as a [...]

  • The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Estate Planning

    Estate planning sounds complicated because people often associate it with wealthy families, complicated trusts, and tax strategies most households will never need. In reality, estate planning is much simpler than [...]