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  • Nebraska Probate: The Process, Timeline, Costs, and Responsibilities of a Personal Representative

    After a death, families often face practical questions before they have had time to grieve. Who can access the bank accounts? Can the house be sold? Which bills should be [...]

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    Consideration in Non-Compete Agreements: A Comparative Overview of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota

    Nebraska Nebraska common law governs non-compete agreements. Although such agreements are recognized as partial restraints of trade, Nebraska courts will enforce them only to prevent improper and unfair competition rather [...]

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    Nebraska Enacts Its Own WARN Act: What Employers Need to Know

    On April 14, 2026, Nebraska’s Governor approved Legislative Bill 921, enacting the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, commonly referred to as the Nebraska WARN Act. This statute expands [...]

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    Nebraska Minimum Wage Changes Face Local Challenge via City Ordinances

    On February 9, 2026, Governor Pillen signed Legislative Bill 258, amending Nebraska's Wage and Hour Act. Introduced by Senators Jane Raybould and Dave Murman, the legislation was intended to provide [...]

  • 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 [...]