The National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) has always been somewhat political. At full complement, the Board consists of fi ve members, nominated by the President and appointed to the Board with the “advice and consent” of the Senate. When the Board is interpreting the National Labor Relations Act (the […]
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Nebraska Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations for Deficiency Actions Following Judicial and Nonjudicial Foreclosures of a Trust Deed
The Nebraska Trust Deeds Act authorizes individuals or entities to secure performance of an obligation by conveying real property to a trustee by trust deed. Following a breach of the underlying obligation, the Act permits sale of the property by either (1) nonjudicial foreclosure, which relies on the trustee’s power […]
103rd Nebraska Legislature, First Session: Real Estate, Renewable Energy and Municipal Law Update
The 103rd Nebraska Legislature, First Session, is winding to a close with less than three weeks left in the session. Here is an update on the bills we are tracking related to real property, renewable energy and municipal law. 103rd Nebraska Legislature, First Session: Real Estate, Renewable Energy and Municipal Law […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Holds PTO Same as Vacation
The Nebraska Supreme Court, in a ruling on Friday, held that a Paid Time Off (PTO) plan which is indistinguishable from vacation leave in its drafting and application requires that PTO hours be paid out upon separation from employment under the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act. Two former […]
Joint Statement on Fair Housing Act Accessibility Highlights HUD and DOJ Positions, Including Virtually Unlimited Statute of Limitations
On April 30, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Joint Statement on the Accessibility (Design and Construction) Requirements for Covered Multifamily Dwellings Under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The Joint Statement is in question and answer format and […]