Past Events

Join Nate Patterson at the NSBA Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section's 2024 Estate Planning Seminar as he explores the complexities of Section 754 Elections: The Who, How, When, and Why, providing legal professionals with essential insights into partnership tax and estate planning strategies.

Brandon Hamm will offer insights into buy-sell agreements at the "Future-Proof Your Business: Strategies for Succession Planning" event on February 28, co-hosted by Koley Jessen, Lutz, and FNBO, guiding attendees through critical steps and actionable tips for successful transition planning.

Jack Horgan joins a panel at the Business Ethics Alliance Winter Executive Ethics Breakfast to explore the impact of regulating AI on organizations.

In this upcoming Strafford CLE webinar, Maureen Fulton and Jack Horgan will lead a discussion on the unique issues and risks presented by AI and the key concepts AI providers should address in their user agreements to protect their legal and financial interests as well as mitigate their risk of liability.

Join us for this webinar for an overview of the H-1B lottery process, along with a discussion of tips and timelines to be aware of for this year’s H-1B lottery filings.

Do you need Nebraska or Iowa ethics credit? Join us as Kristin Krueger discusses ethics issues from the perspective of in-house counsel, including advance conflict waivers, specific attorney-client privilege questions, and ethics updates from 2023. 

Koley Jessen attorneys Craig Benson and Nick O'Brien shared insights on effective tax planning and charitable giving strategies at the Charitable Gift Planners of Nebraska meeting on November 2, 2023.

In this Nebraska Bankers Association conference presentation, Associates Kia Moore and Andrew Almodova discussed the impact of ESG issues and proposed anti-ESG legislation on banking practices in Nebraska, including climate-related risk management regulations for large institutions.

Did you miss Koley Jessen's 18th Annual Employment Law Symposium? Join us for a webinar series on November 1, November 8, and November 15 to take part in this year's presentations and ask our team your burning employment questions. 

Join us for our 18th Annual Employment Law Symposium! October 24th | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Happy Hollow Club. Discover valuable insights in employment law and earn continuing education credits.

The presentation will explore the different considerations that HR advisors and legal counsel must consider when dealing with the emergence and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business.

This session will review the new edition of the Form I-9, the parameters of the virtual inspection process, and E-Verify program compliance.

John will equip you with an understanding of joint employers’ responsibilities under the ADA and FMLA in the context of temporary employees to ensure legal compliance, uphold employee rights, prevent unlawful interference and discrimination, and effectively manage potential risks.

The following session will explore the legal and ethical considerations and discuss the workplace benefits that are gained when employees have work-life balance and flexibility.

This presentation, on the maintenance and operation of a company’s health and welfare benefits, will arm benefits professionals, managers, and executives with the tools needed to ensure the offering of legally compliant welfare benefits, avoid potential pitfalls, address issues when they arise, and implement best practices to ensure the health of an organization’s health and welfare benefits offerings.

One of the most challenging aspects of an HR professional’s job is spotting all of the complex legal issues that a particular situation presents. Margaret and Ryan will address a typical workplace situation while the attendees try to “spot the issues” that need to be considered in conjunction with HR’s plan of action.

John will address the proposals and guidance issued by the Federal government as well as the changes in state laws regulating non-competition agreements.

Join Katie as she offers valuable insight to guide you through the intricacies of state and local sick leave regulations, aiding in your navigation of this multifaceted landscape.

A panel of Koley Jessen attorneys has partnered with Strafford to deliver a webinar focusing on unique considerations for PortCos in commercial contract reviews, while also offering essential negotiation and drafting guidance for PortCo representation.

Jack Horgan joins the 2023 AIM Heartland Developers Conference to present an overview of legal risks businesses should consider when using AI as an internal tool or incorporating AI into their product offerings. 

Join Dan Weidner and Taylor Hayes as they explore different types of lien and global releases, their purposes, and the legal requirements for their proper execution.

Koley Jessen formally invites you to attend KJ University. If you are interested in a variety of legal topics and are in need of CLE credit, we hope you will join us!

This presentation will provide an overview of key considerations in crafting an effective estate plan. 

This presentation guides attendees through contract negotiations with vendors regarding data breaches, covering key terms and post-breach actions like notifications, regulatory compliance, cost sharing, and ongoing security measures.

This presentation provides an overview of the Corporate Transparency Act. 

This presentation shares background on AI, insight on the AI legal landscape; as well as contracting considerations for AI customers and providers. 

This presentation will explore current and emerging issues in finance. 

Learn about the best practices and strategies for protecting your IP in various scenarios. 

Join Erin as she explores the different considerations that HR advisors and legal counsel must consider when dealing with the emergence and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business.

This presentation highlights the importance of due diligence in commercial real estate deals and discusses current trends. Also discussed are prominent and emerging environmental concerns.

This presentation will discuss ethics issues from the perspective of in-house counsel. 

Join us for a webinar discussing common errors that are often uncovered in an audit so that you can ensure that your company is not caught off guard.

Employers who used virtual remote flexibilities to complete Form I-9s due to the Covid-19 pandemic must correct them by August 30, 2023. Join our webinar to learn more.

Rick Vroman and Joe Huigens discuss various Health Law updates, such as the new Nebraska Corporate Transparency Act, updates on the No Surprises Act, trends in telemedicine, and a legislative update related to recent Unicameral action, including reproductive rights laws.

In the second installment of our webinar series in partnership with SunRay Construction Solutions, attorneys Dan Weidner and Taylor Hayes discussed strategies for ensuring payment after recording a Nebraska construction lien.

Join our Commercial and Technology Contracts team as they explore key strategies and best practices for drafting and negotiating software license agreements that protect your company's interests while fostering positive business relationships. 

Join us on Thursday, April 27th, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for our 2023 EST Summit at Marriott Regency.

A summary of three business owner exits: a third-party sale, a transfer to a key employee, and a transfer to a family member. Each case study will detail a true client exit plan, each client’s goals prior to exit, the path taken to successfully exit, and the tools, techniques, and strategies to make it happen.

After spending significant time and energy focused on building a sustainable business, switching mindsets to plan for when and how to exit can be very difficult. Hear from a compelling panel of current and former business owners who have successfully navigated this challenge, and gain insight into the objectives and methodologies that went into their process.

This session will provide an overview of key updates impacting business clients, including legislative and market updates.

Join Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights attorney, Brian Koenig for a CLE course that will provide lender's counsel with a framework for responding to commercial loan defaults.

Our Health Law Symposium will take place at Happy Hollow Club on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The requirements surrounding “Good Faith Estimates” apply to all providers and facilities in the health care industry. Most coverage of the No Surprises Act has focused on the balance billing prohibitions.

The increasing demand for behavioral health services is creating major opportunities in the transactions market.

Timely and accurate medical record maintenance is more important than ever.

An overview of the Corporate Transparency Act, providing information on who is required to report, what information is required to be reported, and when are reports required. 

Regulatory enforcement in the health care space continues to be on the rise. A negative outcome in a Medicaid claims audit or licensure investigation can be devastating, both financially and professionally.

An update on various developments in the health law industry.

Margaret, an Employment Law attorney, will discuss the legal and political battle over the application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Title IX. Bostock prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She will also address one of the unintended consequences this unsettled issue has had on faculty and students; namely, the lack of mandatory training on behavioral expectations, terminology, etc.