Given the choice between seemingly never-ending political gridlock or compromise, reasonable minds usually prefer compromise. That premise will soon be tested, compliments of a fairly recent agreement in the Senate to confirm and fully staff the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). A fully staffed NLRB may seem inconsequential except for […]
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Beware of Employee Medical Exams – GINA is Watching!
Since the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990, employers have been limited in their ability to inquire into their applicants’ or employees’ medical conditions. However, one exception we have long understood is that after a conditional job offer is made, and before the employee starts work, employers […]
Meaningful Use Update: CMS Announces Revised Timeline
Over the past several years, the health care industry has seen rapid adoption of electronic health record (EHR) technology by health care providers and facilities. Recent adoption of EHR technology was spurred by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) EHR Incentive Program (also known as Meaningful Use). Under […]
Nebraska Department of Revenue Releases Revenue Ruling, FAQs Addressing State Tax Implications of Same-Sex Marriages
Pursuant to the United States Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act’s definition of “marriage” as a legal union between one man and one woman for purposes of all federal laws, the Nebraska Department of Revenue has released guidance for individuals and […]
103rd Nebraska Legislature, Second Session: Real Estate, Renewable Energy and Municipal Law Update – Part 2 (Days 7 – 10)
The second session of the 103rd Nebraska Legislature wrapped up bill introduction on January 22, 2013 and hearings commenced on January 21, 2013. Baird Holm continues to track those bills related to real property, renewable energy, and municipal law. Here is a list of the bills we are tracking with their current status. […]

