The First Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 8, 2025. As of the publishing of this article, one-third of the Session remains. In January, we identified and analyzed 74 legislative bills of interest. Links to those articles are here (Days 1-5 of this Session) and here (Days 6-10 […]
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Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Forcible Entry and Detainer Actions
Woodsonia Hwy 281, LLC v. American Multi-Cinema, Inc., 318 Neb. 592 (2025) The Nebraska Supreme Court recently clarified the already narrow scope of forcible entry and detainer actions. In Woodsonia Hwy 281, LLC v. American Multi-Cinema, Inc., the court held that lower courts must dismiss forcible entry and detainer actions […]
How Does a Rule Get Un-Made? The Effect of Executive Orders on Rules and Regulations
Executive orders are a common tool used by every presidential administration. The effect of an executive order is limited and must be in accordance with the law. Its directives only extend to the executive branch, and they are a temporary measure that is subject to modification or reversal by a […]
New CMS Regulations on Medicare Repayment Effective 2025
A final rule on the Medicare 60-Day Repayment Rule (“60-Day Rule”) became effective on January 1, 2025. The 60-Day Rule was enacted as a part of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) in 2010, requiring providers and suppliers (“Providers”) to repay Medicare and Medicaid overpayments within 60 days of identifying those […]
In Case You Missed It: OCC Confirms Permissible Cryptocurrency Services for Covered Banks
Earlier this month, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a new interpretive letter (Interpretive Letter 1183) confirming the types of cryptocurrency activities national banks and federal savings associations may engage in. The new interpretive guidance is part of a change in the approach of the federal […]