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4/23/2008 - Learn From the Best, Honor the Best At Baird Holm's Dual Gatherings
Daily Record runs article on Baird Holm's 20th Annual Labor Law Forum and Best Places to Work Luncheon.
 
4/3/2008 - The ALI-ABA Business Course Materials Journal Publishes Article by Randy Wright
The article, "Bankruptcy Issues In Partnership and Limited Liability Company Cases" was published in the March issue of the ALI-ABA Business Course Materials Journal.
 
4/3/2008 - Terry Maher quoted in recent AML Compliance Alert
In the article, "Boost AML Efforts For Prepaid Cards with These Monitoring and Risk FAQs," Terry Maher provides information on prepaid card designation.
 
3/31/2008 - Baird Holm voted best law firm in the 2008 Best of B2B Omaha
Baird Holm was recently voted the best law firm in the 2008 Best of B2B Omaha.
 
3/28/2008 - Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Publishes Article by Scott P. Moore
"Fair Housing – Reasonable Accommodation: We Want Proof!," by Scott P. Moore was published in the Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Newsletter.
 
3/28/2008 - New Urban Design Regs Show Omaha's Transformation
Midwest Real Estate News publishes recent article by David Levy.
 
3/3/2008 - Omaha's Best Places to Work Announced
The competition, sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Baird Holm LLP, encourages companies to measure employee satisfaction by participating in an online survey.
 
2/22/2008 - NBPCA Releases AML Recommended Practices
The Network Branded Prepaid Card Association released “Recommended Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance for U.S.-Based Prepaid Card Programs.
 
2/8/2008 - HIPAA Privacy & Security Training
Baird Holm, in collaboration with Brendis & Brendis Inc., to hold HIPAA training workshop.
 
2/4/2008 - Ron Jensen Quoted in Omaha World-Herald
Baird Holm Partner, Ron Jensen was quoted in a Sunday Omaha World-Herald Article.
 
1/30/2008 - FMLA Expanded to Add Leave for the Family of Servicemembers
President Bush signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which effected the first major changes to the FMLA since its passage in 1993.
 
1/28/2008 - Is Placing an Automated External Defibrillator in Your Bank a Good Idea?
Kelli P. Lieurance authors article for the January, February 2008 issue of Nebraska Banker
 
1/28/2008 - What's in a Name?
Titling of Deposit and Loan Accounts with Multiple Names- an article by Amy Erlbacher-Anderson for the January, February 2008 issue of Nebraska Banker
 
1/21/2008 - Baird Holm LLP Names Five New Partners
Baird Holm announced that five of the firm’s attorneys have been named partner.
 
12/28/2007 - National Defense Authorization Act Vetoed
In something of a surprise development, President Bush announced today that he has vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act.
 
12/18/2007 - IRS Issues 2008 Form W-4
On December 17, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2008 Form W-4.
 
11/26/2007 - The ABA's Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee Newsletter Publishes Article by Jennifer Tricker
Disorder or Disability? Mistaken Beliefs and the ADA, an article by Jennifer Tricker, ran in the Fall/Winter 2007 Edition of the newsletter.
 
11/1/2007 - Kenneth Hartman Accepted into NSBA Leadership Academy
Baird Holm LLP attorney, Kenneth Hartman, has been selected to participate in the Nebraska State Bar Association’s 2007-2008 Leadership Academy.
 
10/31/2007 - Article by Jill Robb Ackerman Featured in Benchmark: Litigation
Benchmark: Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys, features an article by Jill Robb Ackerman.
 
10/29/2007 - Biodiesel Magazine Publishes "Nebraska Tax Credit Could Level Field" by Partner, Michael L. Sullivan
Baird Holm Partner, Michael L. Sullivan, authors article for Biodiesel Magazine, "Nebraska Tax Credit Could Level Field"
 
10/16/2007 - Twelve Baird Holm Attorneys are Named Great Plains Super Lawyers 2007®
Twelve Baird Holm attorneys were selected and appeared for the first time in Great Plains Super Lawyers 2007®, which recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
 
9/24/2007 - Baird Holm Only Nebraska Law Firm to Attain Highest Rankings in All Chambers USA Categories
For the second year in a row, Baird Holm has earned top-tier rankings in the 2007 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2007 – The Client’s Guide.
 
9/17/2007 - Forty-two Baird Holm Attorneys are Named The Best Lawyers in America 2008®
Three Baird Holm attorneys were selected by their peers and appeared for the first time in The Best Lawyers in America 2008®. In total, 42 lawyers from Baird Holm were chosen for this year’s edition.
 
8/30/2007 - Clients Win California Court of Appeal Published Decision
Baird Holm clients win California Court of Appeal published decision upholding approval of major mixed-use development project in Vacaville, California.
 
8/16/2007 - Nebraska and Federal Tax Update by Ron Jensen Featured in Daily Record
Recent tax law changes on both the federal and state levels may impact your estate and income tax planning. The Nebraska State Legislature recently enacted significant changes impacting Nebraska death taxes, as well as income and sales taxes.
 
8/10/2007 - No-Match Regulations to be Issued August 10
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that final regulations addressing the responsibilities of employers who receive "no-match" letters will be issued in the Federal Register.
 
8/8/2007 - Baird Holm’s Vickie Brady Named President of Nebraska Chapter of the HFMA
Vickie Brady, a partner with Baird Holm LLP, has been elected President of the Nebraska Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
 
7/25/2007 - Advanced Certified Paralegal Linda Hess Named to NALA Board of Directors
Linda Hess, an Advanced Certified Paralegal with Baird Holm LLP, has recently been named as Chair of the Certifying Board and a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Legal Assistants.
 
6/28/2007 - Baird Holm Attorneys David Levy and Mike Rogers Participate in Leadership Omaha
David Levy, an attorney with Baird Holm, has been selected for the 2007-2008 Leadership Omaha class. Mike Rogers, also an attorney with Baird Holm, recently graduated from the 2006-2007 class.
 
6/14/2007 - Baird Holm’s Julie Knutson Named to Judicial Nominating Commission
Julie Knutson, a partner with Baird Holm LLP, has been elected to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nebraska Court of Appeals, Fourth District by the Nebraska State Bar Association.
 
6/6/2007 - Baird Holm Partner David Kramer Appointed to MECA Board
The Omaha City Council on Tuesday, June 5 voted to put Baird Holm's David Kramer on the board of the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority (MECA), which runs the Qwest Center and Civic Auditorium.
 
6/1/2007 - Regulation Z: Changes in Disclosure
Sweeping regulatory changes proposed by the Federal Reserve Board will soon require banks, retailers and other businesses involved in the open-end credit industry to change how they disclose credit risks, rates and fees to consumers.
 
5/22/2007 - Baird Holm Welcomes Six Summer Associates
Baird Holm is pleased to announce the addition of six summer associates for the summer of 2007.
 
5/7/2007 - Baird Holm Receives WELCOM Silver Well Workplace Award
Baird Holm LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received the Wellness Council of the Midland’s “Well Workplace Award”.
 
4/2/2007 - Julie Knutson Receives Highest Peer Review Rating
Julie A. Knutson, a partner at Baird Holm LLP, has earned the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings(SM) in recognition of her exceptional legal skills and professional ethics.
 
4/2/2007 - Assistant Secretary of Labor to Speak at Baird Holm Labor Forum
Assistant Secretary of Labor Leon R. Sequeira will speak in Omaha on April 12, 2007, at events sponsored by Baird Holm.
 
3/26/2007 - Baird Holm’s Kirk Blecha Inducted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Kirk S. Blecha, a partner and litigator at Baird Holm LLP, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations whose membership includes a select group of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada.
 
2/22/2007 - LB 255 Advanced to Full Legislature
Earlier today, February 22, 2007, the Business and Labor Committee advanced Legislative Bill 255 to the full legislature.
 
2/14/2007 - Electronic Data Discovery and the Importance of Hospital Document Retention Policies
On February 14, three Baird Holm attorneys presented on the importance of hospital document retention policies in light of recent changes to the rules governing electronic discovery.
 
1/29/2007 - Social Settlement names Baird Holm's Grayson Derrick an Officer of its Board of Directors
Baird Holm Partner Grayson Derrick was recently one of four named an Officer of Social Settlement's Board of Directors.
 
1/13/2007 - Firm Hosts Reception Honoring New NSBA President
The Midlands Bar Association (MBA) honored the 2007 President of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Linda R. Crump, at a reception hosted by Baird Holm.
 
1/12/2007 - Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Announced
Baird Holm Associate Lindsay Lundholm was recently named to the Omaha Jaycees 74th Annual Ten Outstanding Young Omahans list.
 
1/10/2007 - David Levy Appointed to Board by Mayor
David Levy, an attorney at Baird Holm LLP, has been appointed by Mayor Mike Fahey to a three-year term on the City of Omaha’s Administrative Board of Appeals.
 
1/4/2007 - Baird Holm's Deryl Hamann Featured in B2B Magazine
Deryl Hamann, Senior Counsel at Baird Holm LLP, is featured in B2B Magazine's cover story, "An Advocate of Respect" for his dedication to Baird Holm, Great Western Bank and the Omaha Community.
 
12/21/2006 - James Barham Elected Treasurer of the Midlands Bar Association
James Barham, an attorney at Baird Holm LLP was recently elected Treasurer of the Midlands Bar Association, an association of black attorneys.
 
12/15/2006 - Jackie Pueppke Featured in Midlands Business Journal Interview
Newly named Partner Jackie Pueppke was recently featured in an article on personal and professional growth in the Midlands Business Journal.
 
11/10/2006 - Scott S. Moore Comments on Issues in Paternity Leave
Baird Holm Partner, Scott S. Moore, was quoted in the November 10, 2006 Midlands Business Journal article on unpaid paternity leave.
 
11/10/2006 - Vickie Brady Named to Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40
Baird Holm Partner, Vickie Brady, has recently been selected to the Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
 
11/9/2006 - What's Next in the Wake of Roseland?
This Baird Holm Legal Alert contains a discussion of Roseland v. Strategic Staff Management, Inc., a recent Nebraska Supreme Court case which potentially affects Nebraska employers.
 
11/2/2006 - Does Quality Health Care Now Mean Having to Say You're Sorry?
When an adverse outcome occurs, health care providers have typically been advised to limit their discussions with patients and family members in order to avoid statements that could be construed as admissions.
 
10/26/2006 - Blumenthal Accepted into Leadership Academy
Baird Holm's Jon Blumenthal has been selected to participate in the 2006-2007 inaugural Leadership Academy.
 
10/23/2006 - Unused Accrued Vacation? Pay Up!
There have recently been two controversial rulings by the Nebraska Court of Appeals regarding company policies on payment of wages and benefits following termination. The Nebraska Supreme Court has recently weighed in on the issue.
 
9/6/2006 - The Best Lawyers in America 2007
11 Baird Holm attorneys have just been newly recognized for the 2007 Best Lawyers in America.
 
8/14/2006 - Perspective on Otoe County Zoning Ruling
Baird Holm attorney David Levy writes opinion-editorial offering perspective on the recent Otoe County zoning ruling.
 
7/28/2006 - NSBA President, Bill Dittrick, Quoted in the Daily Record
Baird Holm Partner and NSBA President, Bill Dittrick, was quoted in a July 28 Daily Record article on judicial performance evaluations.
 
7/20/2006 - Randy Stevenson Quoted in Omaha World-Herald
Baird Holm's Randy Stevenson and Lindsay Lundholm contribute to World-Herald article on Bill 454.
 
7/14/2006 - Michael Rogers Selected for Leadership Omaha Class
Baird Holm Associate, Michael Rogers, was selected to Leadership Omaha Class 29.
 
7/6/2006 - Baird Holm Earns Highest Recognition From Chambers USA
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, announced its 2006 rankings of law firms and lawyers nationwide. Baird Holm earned highest recognition for the four categories evaluated in Nebraska and published in the 2006 edition.
 
 
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