Past Events

This session will highlight considerations and discuss strategies for estate planning for families in the 21st Century, including planning for divorce, remarriage, blended families, same-sex marriage, unmarried couples, non-marital children, and other issues affecting many modern families.

Join us as we debunk prevalent myths and misconceptions surrounding planning for death and incapacity.

Specifically tailored for fellow professional advisers, we explore sophisticated strategies involving intentionally defective grantor trusts designed to maximize benefits for clients, while also minimizing risk. 

Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. for our 2024 EST Summit at the Scott Conference Center.

Mike Keblesh joins the programming for the 2024 John M. Gradwohl Estate and Business Planning Program to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act. 

This program will discuss the surge in venture capital investments within the AI landscape and explore the types of AI businesses receiving substantial funding.

Dan will engage the audience in ways technology has created new and challenging pitfalls for business and certain landmines to avoid, including innocuous ones that are buried in the routine landscape of today’s business environment. 

This presentation will discuss the importance of AI regulation in a global context and compare and contrast the current approach of the United States (including federal agencies and individual states) and other countries. 

AI is revolutionizing the way work, including the way that companies hire and manage people.

Join us for an insightful presentation that delves into the critical aspects of AI commercial transactions for providers and customers.

Join us on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM for our first annual IDEA Forum at Happy Hollow Club, with cocktails to follow. Space is limited for this complimentary event, so register early. 

James Tews and Minja Herian join the programming for the 2024 John M. Gradwohl Estate and Business Planning Program to discuss Trust and Estate Disputes. 

Join us on Thursday, May 2, 2024 as our Employment team discusses the recent and significant changes brought about by the Federal Trade Commission's final rule banning noncompete clauses. 

Discover the key to compliance with the recently enacted Nebraska Data Privacy Act in our upcoming webinar. Join us on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as we explore the complexities of this important legislation.

Don Swanson is a member of the panel presenting the Subchapter V Task Force Report and Recommendations at the American Bankruptcy Institute's 2024 Annual Spring Meeting, focusing on reviewing the implementation and administration of subchapter V for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Our Health Law Symposium will take place at Happy Hollow Club on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Jake will discuss what a compliant website needs to look like in the healthcare industry. It will include highlights on applicable laws, privacy policy drafting, good practices for building and maintaining such websites, and the consequences for failing to do so.

Gretchen will discuss how healthcare providers and industry participants of all sizes can utilize recent OIG and DOJ guidance to develop, create, or improve their healthcare compliance programs.

Rick will explain the differences between emotional support and service animals.

Join Dan as he explores everything you need to know about subpoenas for records and testimony.

Joe goes beyond the basic elements of HIPAA to provide a more in-depth review of select topics, such as responding to patient requests to access or amend health information, patient privacy complaints, requests to restrict disclosures of health information, and responding to a potential security incident.

Rick will provide an update on various developments in the health law industry.

Jackie Ryan provided HR professionals with actionable insights on navigating leave laws at the HUB International Omaha Employer Leadership Summit.

Lisa Lehan, Shareholder and Chair of the Estate and Tax Department, will provide insights on "Upcoming Changes to the Estate and Gift Tax Laws" at the Women & Wealth: Empowering Your Financial Well-Being event hosted by Security National Bank.

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.