Publications

On February 9, 2022, the SEC issued proposed rules for investment managers and mutual fund managers that would require these firms to adopt basic cybersecurity policies.[1]  The cybersecurity regulatory language requires to account for: (1) Risk assessment; (2) User security and access; (3) Information protection; (4) Cybersecurity threat and vulnerability […]

We continue to monitor legislative activity in the Nebraska Unicameral this session. Below is an update on legislative bills of interest that could impact environmental permitting, cannabis, water projects, and drainage. The Second Regular Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 5, 2022. Legislators introduced bills through January […]

The Second Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 5, 2022. Bill introduction concluded January 20, 2022. The deadline for priority bill listing was February 22, 2022. As of Wednesday, February 23, 2022, there are 30 days left in the session. The session concludes April 20, 2022. An updated chart of all Second […]

The Second Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 5, 2022.  The Legislature completed bill introduction on January 20, 2022.    This chart provides the status of certain bills related to economic development, energy and renewable energy, government and municipal law, healthcare, real estate and financial transactions, taxation, and […]

On February 10, 2022, in a rare bipartisan effort, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”), which amends the Federal Arbitration Act to make pre-dispute arbitration agreements covering sexual harassment and sexual assault claims unenforceable. The Act also eliminates class […]