CELEBRATING COLLABORATION, LEARNING, AND GIVING BACK IN NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
At the end of October, our Workers’ Compensation team had the privilege of participating in a full slate of events centered on professional growth, connection, and community impact. From educational sessions to charitable giving, it was a memorable few days...
IOWA SUPREME COURT: FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT APPLIES DESPITE EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION
The Iowa Supreme Court has clarified an issue in workers’ compensation law: if an injured worker returns to work with the same employer and earns the same or greater wages than before their injury—and then subsequently resigns—their compensation is limited to...
Professional Spotlight: Mikayla Hoffmann Featured in May/June NSBA Magazine
We are delighted to announce that our attorney, Mikayla L. Hoffmann, is featured on page 54 of the current Nebraska State Bar Association Magazine (May/June 2025 issue). The Q&A not only highlights Mikayla's recent achievements but also provides insight into her...
NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – 2025 SESSION RECAP
The first session of the 109th Legislature recently adjourned. There were a number of bills introduced that dealt with the workers' compensation system in Nebraska. LB 313, introduced by Senator Ibach (Sumner), dealt with subrogation and would modify the current...
IOWA PENALTY STATUTE BREAKDOWN
Under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act employers and carriers must have a reasonable basis to deny a claim. Often times this rule gets talked about in the context of the common law tort actions for bad faith, but it is also important to remember that this rule also...
2025 NEBRASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BURIAL BENEFIT INCREASE
As of July 1, 2025, the burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act is set to increase to $11,900.00. This benefit applies upon the death of an employee resulting from personal injuries as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-151. The burial benefit is...
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MEET OUR CLERKSMEET OUR 2025 LAW CLERKSAt Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP, we take immense pride in nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. As the largest law firm fully located in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a legacy dating back to 1896, our...
MICAH HAWKER-BOEHNKE AND PAUL BARTA TO SPEAK AT IOWA WC SYMPOSIUM IN JUNE
We’re proud to announce that two of our attorneys, Micah Hawker-Boehnke and Paul Barta, will be featured speakers at the upcoming Iowa Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee (IWCAC) Annual Symposium this June. The event is being held at The Meadows Events and...
EXPANDING OUR REACH: ACCEPTING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FILES IN SOUTH DAKOTA
We’re excited to announce that attorneys Thomas B. Shires and Micah C. Hawker-Boehnke are now officially licensed to practice in South Dakota—and they are actively accepting new workers’ compensation files! With years of experience successfully defending employers and...
A SPECIAL RECOGNITION: MELANIE WHITTAMORE-MANTZIOS INDUCTED INTO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS
We are proud to announce that our Partner, Melanie Whittamore-Mantzios, has been selected and inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Her induction took place in Hawaii on March 8, 2025, a testament to her exceptional legal skills, dedication,...