Catherine French McGill – Appointed to the Salvation Army of Omaha’s Advisory Board
Congratulations to LDM Partner Catherine French McGill for being appointed to the Salvation Army of Omaha’s Advisory Board. The Salvation Army of Omaha serves the greater Omaha metropolitan area through its multiple worship centers and service locations, from feeding programs and homelessness prevention to mental health and older adult services. See the announcement.
ELLEN GEISLER – NSBA YOUNG LAWYER REP
Congratulations to attorney Ellen Geisler for being named Nebraska State Bar Association Young Lawyer Section Representative for District 4.
Anne Marie O’Brien and David Schmitt – Webinar Presentation on Defending FELA Toxic Tort Cases on October 20, 2021
Lamson Dugan & Murray Partners, Anne Marie O’Brien and David Schmitt will be giving a webinar presentation on defending FELA toxic tort cases on October 20, 2021. The Webinar is sponsored by ASLRRA, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.
Partner Mark Novotny – Lifetime Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Association
On August 13, 2021, Partner Mark Novotny received the Lifetime Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation honor. This is given to Nebraska lawyers for their outstanding legal ability, leadership and dedication to the administration of justice through philanthropic gifts to the Bar Foundation. Congratulations Mark!
Andrew Huber – 2021 Great Plains Rising Star
Congratulations to attorney Andrew Huber for being selected to the 2021 Great Plains Rising Stars list. This honor is reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in the practice of law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Great Plains receive this distinction. Congratulations Andrew!
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement v. State of Iowa
Two social justice organizations, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (ICCI) and Food and Water Watch (FWW) have been seeking to compel the State of Iowa to enact legislation that would require farmers to adopt measures that would reduce levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Raccoon River. ICCI and FWW allege that farmers contribute to the toxins in the Raccoon River when they use fertilizer and manure on crops, which [...]