Judge Hoffert Recently Appointed as Presiding Judge of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court
Recently, Judge John R. Hoffert was elected as the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court presiding judge. Judge Hoffert’s election is for a two year term ending June 30, 2019. Judge Hoffert was elected as...
Recent Trial Decision Details the Importance of Effective Discovery in Litigated Cases
Recently, in De Mora v. Greater Omaha Packing, defended by Dallas Jones, Judge Martin rejected the plaintiff’s claim that her low back condition was caused by an altered gait due to a compensable ankle...
Maximum and Minimum Benefit Rate Update and Mileage Rate Update
Iowa has released the new Maximum and Minimum Benefit Rates under ICA §§ 85.31, 85.34, 85.37, 85.61(9) for injuries occurring July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, as well as an updated mileage rate. The...
Nebraska Supreme Court Issues Strong Opinion on Employers’ Subrogation Rights Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-118
Recently, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a strong opinion in favor of employers’ subrogation rights in Kroemer v. Omaha Track Equipment LLC, 296 Neb. 972 (2017). As you may be aware from some of our...