Nebraska

Jury Grants $500,000 to Nebraska Candidate in Landmark Defamation Case Against GOP Mailers

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LINCOLN, Neb. — A jury awarded $500,000 in damages to a legislative candidate who accused the Nebraska Republican Party of defaming him through misleading mailers during the campaign. The case centered around claims made in printed materials distributed to voters, which the candidate argued unfairly tarnished his reputation. The candidate, who contested a seat in the Nebraska Unicameral legislature, claimed that the mailers presented false information, portraying him in a negative light. The jury’s decision reflects a significant ruling in favor of political accountability regarding campaign communications. During the trial, evidence highlighted that the mailers … Read more

New Year, New Rules: Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and New Jersey Set to Enforce New Privacy Laws in January 2024

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As the new year approaches, a significant shift in data privacy regulation will unfold across multiple US states, mandating businesses to adapt swiftly or face potential legal challenges. Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Hampshire are poised to implement stringent privacy laws starting January 1, with New Jersey following shortly afterward on January 15. These changes signal a broader move towards tightening data privacy across the country, as these states align with others that have already enacted comprehensive statutes. The newly enacted laws across these five states underscore the increasing importance of data privacy, reinforcing the … Read more

Nebraska AG Sues Major Healthcare Firms Over Massive Data Breach Impacting Half a Million Residents

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Lincoln, Nebraska — Nebraska Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers has taken legal action against Change Healthcare, its parent company UnitedHealth Group, and its subsidiary Optum in response to a massive data breach. The breach compromised the personal and medical information of approximately 575,000 state residents, prompting the lawsuit filed in Lancaster County District Court this Tuesday. The action accuses the involved parties of not adhering to state consumer protection laws and mishandling the breach, thereby causing significant disruption across the healthcare sector. The breach, which court documents refer to as a "preventable disaster," reportedly affected … Read more

Nebraska Faces Legal Challenge Over Medical Marijuana Law Approval

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LINCOLN, Neb. — A legal action filed in Lancaster County seeks to prevent the implementation of Nebraska’s voter-approved medical marijuana laws. The complaint, which requested an injunction against these laws becoming effective, was introduced this week by John Kuehn. Kuehn previously challenged the validity of the petition process that led to the medical marijuana proposals being placed on the state’s ballot. Named defendants in the lawsuit include Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, and several advocates for the marijuana legislation, Anna Wishart, Crista Eggers, and Adam Morfeld. The filing criticizes the drafting … Read more