Equestrian Ridge Homeowners Association v. Equestrian Ridge Estates II Homeowners Association, 308 Neb. 128 (2021) In 1995, Ted Grace (“Grace”), predecessor in interest to Equestrian Ridge Homeowners Association (“Equestrian Ridge”), and Duane Dowd (“Dowd”), predecessor in interest to Equestrian Ridge Estates II Homeowners Association (“Equestrian Ridge II”), jointly developed neighboring residential […]
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107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session Bill Introduction Concludes
The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 6, 2021. As of Friday, January 22, there are 78 days left in the session, which concludes on June 10, 2021. An updated chart of all First Session bills related to related to economic development, energy and renewable energy, […]
107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session – Legislative Chart
The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 6, 2021. This Dirt Alert provides the status of certain bills related to economic development, energy and renewable energy, government and municipal law, healthcare, liquor, real estate and financial transactions, taxation, and telecommunications. Here is a comprehensive list of the […]
Nebraska Department of Revenue: Taxpayers Must Electronically Pay Renewable Energy Nameplate Capacity Taxes in Excess of $5,000
On December 30, 2020, the Nebraska Department of Revenue issued a Mandate Notice regarding the payment of nameplate capacity taxes for Nebraska renewable energy generation facilities. Beginning April 1, 2021, taxpayers with nameplate capacity taxes exceeding $5,000 must pay the same electronically. Failure to do so will result in a $100 […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Declines to Extend Standing Exception to “NIMBYs”
On December 31, 2020, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the Lancaster County’s issuance of a special use permit for a chicken feedlot in Egan v. County of Lancaster. 308 Neb. 48 (2020). In 2018, Randy Essink purchased property in Lancaster County to construct and operate a commercial feedlot for broiler […]