What is BOI reporting and how does it affect you? New reporting requirements for most companies, including LLCs and corporations, came into effect on January 1, 2024, as part of the Corporate Transaction Act (CTA). Reports have to be made to the Financial Crimes...
This blog article focuses on the legal name change process in Nebraska for adult and minor individuals who prefer a name different than their name given at birth and one that matches their gender identity.
In October of 2021, the first person convicted under federal cyberstalking laws in Nebraska was sentenced to a year in prison. This provides a good opportunity to remind clients and the community that January is National Stalking Awareness Month. We are committed to...
A strong attorney-client relationship can be a big benefit. But how is that relationship established in a healthy way? Here are five things to consider in building a healthy relationship with your attorney.
At Hightower Reff Law, we do our best to be approachable, be clear about our legal fees, and have a productive relationship with our clients. A big part of that productive relationship is helping our clients know what to expect in all types of cases so they can be...
Lawyers can seem like they're from a foreign land with their own strange customs and language. And, let's face it, sometimes (okay, a lot of times) some lawyers seem unapproachable, which can make the client experience less than a good one. At Hightower Reff Law, we...
Lawyers can seem like they're from a foreign land with their own strange customs and language. And, let's face it, sometimes (okay, a lot of times) some lawyers seem unapproachable, which can make the client experience less than a good one. At Hightower Reff Law, we...
A carefully drafted premarital agreement can help create a culture of talking about money and financial openness in a marriage. It can also provide a framework for an amicable separation of the parties, in the unfortunate event of divorce.
The countdown to cameras in Nebraska courts is on. If you’re in a Nebraska district or county court after March 1, 2017, you may see a new thing in our State - news cameras inside the courtroom doors. Nebraska is joining many other states, including Iowa, that have...
The U.S. Supreme Court's June 2015 ruling validated same sex marriage nationwide. But it didn't just impact marriage, it also changed the rights for divorce and as we'll look at here, parenting. Now, more than ever, same sex couples need to explore the impact of the...