What Should a Nebraska Parent Do First If Their Child Is Being Cyberbullied, Deepfaked, or Sextorted?
Do not pay. Do not delete. Do not forward the image. When a Nebraska child is targeted by cyberbullying, an AI deepfake, or sextortion, the first day matters more than parents realize — and one well-intentioned instinct can create criminal exposure for the parent. Here's what the law actually allows, including the 48-hour federal takedown most families have never heard of.
Which Minimum Wage Applies to Lincoln Employers in July 2026?
Nebraska’s general minimum wage is $15 in 2026, but LB 258 and Lincoln’s ordinance differ on youth wages, training wages, and future increases. This guide explains the official effective-date discrepancy, the Attorney General’s lawsuit, and the issues Lincoln employers should review with counsel.
What Is Nebraska's Fairness for Girls Ballot Initiative — and What Would It Actually Do?
A proposed 2026 constitutional amendment — the Fairness for Girls initiative — would reshape Nebraska's approach to transgender athletes by embedding restrictions directly into the state constitution rather than passing them as a statute. What does that actually mean for Nebraska families, schools, and voters? A Lincoln attorney breaks down the initiative process, the signature and county-distribution requirements, federal Title IX concerns, and what parents of transgender youth should know before the petition reaches the ballot.
What 2026 Nebraska Family Law Bills Should Parents Know About?
Nebraska’s 2026 legislative session includes several family-law proposals that could affect everyday decisions for parents and families. Four bills in particular are worth watching: LB1242 (child support starting as early as the month of conception), LB1139 (clearer rules for child and spousal support liens that can impact home sales and refinancing), LB739 (shortening name-change publication to two weeks for everyone), and LB908 (adding “credible research” on equal parental access into Nebraska’s best-interests analysis). None are law yet, but they’re a strong signal of where Nebraska family law may be headed—and what parents should be paying attention to right now.
Can Senator Cavanaugh Actually Face Criminal Charges for Removing Capitol Displays in Nebraska?
A Nebraska state senator is under investigation after removing PragerU-related displays from the Capitol. This post explains what actually matters under Nebraska law: the legal definition of “intent to deprive” for theft, what criminal mischief requires (including endangerment and proof of loss), and why “possible charges” are not the same thing as “provable charges.”
What Does Nebraska’s 2025 Executive Order on Abortion Providers Really Do?
Nebraska’s 2025 Executive Order 25-16 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to review and possibly terminate Medicaid participation for providers involved in or affiliated with abortion services. While the order doesn’t name Planned Parenthood, it could affect clinics excluded from Medicaid in other states. The measure reflects Nebraska’s broader pro-life laws and may reshape access to reproductive health care. This post explains the order’s legal foundation, implementation timeline, and potential impact across the state.
Nebraska Lawmaker Public Indecency: Legal Penalties, Impeachment Process, and Ethics
When Nebraska State Senator Dan McKeon was cited for public indecency in 2025, it raised serious questions about how the state handles criminal charges against public officials. Under Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-806, public indecency is a Class II misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine. But for an elected official, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom—potentially triggering calls for resignation, impeachment, or broader ethics reform. This post explains the law, the penalties, and what the case reveals about accountability and public trust in Nebraska’s Unicameral Legislature.
Can Nebraska End Daylight Saving Time—and What Would That Mean for You?
Nebraska lawmakers are debating whether to keep changing the clocks twice a year—or lock the state into one permanent time. Two 2025 bills, LB 34 and LB 302, would move Nebraska to either year-round daylight saving or year-round standard time. Both advanced to Final Reading but haven’t become law. Until Congress acts or neighboring states coordinate, Nebraska must follow the federal schedule from March to November. Here’s what the proposed change could mean for families, businesses, and legal deadlines statewide.
How Does Nebraska Law Support Indigenous Communities? A Reflection for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nebraska’s Indigenous communities continue to shape the state’s legal and cultural landscape. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, explore how Nebraska law intersects with tribal sovereignty, voting rights, education, and ICWA—and what real advocacy for Native families looks like beyond the holiday.
Can Nebraska’s Laws Truly Protect LGBTQ+ Youth in 2025? Honoring Matthew Shepard’s Legacy Through Legal Advocacy
Nebraska’s new laws on gender-affirming care and public inclusion have raised urgent questions about LGBTQ+ youth safety. Learn how families can use Nebraska’s custody and guardianship laws to protect children’s emotional well-being and honor Matthew Shepard’s legacy through legal advocacy and action.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee: What It Means for Employers, Workers, and Immigration Policy
President Trump’s executive order imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, reshaping U.S. immigration policy and the tech industry’s hiring practices. The fee applies only to new petitions, not renewals, and raises major questions for employers, foreign workers, and global talent pipelines. Learn what this means, who is most affected, and what legal challenges may follow.
Did a Federal Court Just Order the State Department to Process Transgender Passports?
Recent federal court rulings restored the ability for transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans to get passports with accurate gender markers, including “X.” But in Nebraska, state law still requires proof of surgery and a court order to change the gender marker on birth certificates or driver’s licenses, and no “X” option is available. This post explains how the new federal passport policy interacts with Nebraska’s stricter ID rules and what steps residents should consider if their documents don’t match.
What Are My Rights as a Nebraska Renter if I’m Experiencing Domestic Violence?
Starting September 3, 2025, Nebraska renters facing domestic or intimate partner violence will have stronger legal protections under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Survivors can now remove an abuser from a lease, request lock changes within 24 hours, and even change locks themselves if a landlord fails to act. These updates, created by LB587, put safety first and ensure tenants don’t have to choose between staying in harm’s way or losing their home.
LB 89 Is Law. My Firm Stands With Trans Nebraskans, Always.
During Pride Month, Nebraska passed LB 89, a law that bars transgender girls and women from participating in school sports that match their gender identity. As an LGBTQ+ owned law firm, we stand with trans Nebraskans and oppose this legislation. Here’s what LB 89 does—and why it matters.
Nebraska Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Student Athletes: What Comes Next
On May 28, 2025, Nebraska passed LB 89, a new law that bars transgender student athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Here’s what the law actually says, why it matters, and what students, families, and schools need to know moving forward.
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