Automated license plate readers are used by law enforcement in Lincoln and Lancaster County, but Nebraska law limits how governmental entities may use, retain, query, and disclose captured plate data. Learn what the 180-day rule means, why registered-owner status does not guarantee access, and how these issues may affect protection orders and Nebraska family-law cases.

Can you sue over a kiss cam moment? This post unpacks the legal and privacy issues behind those seemingly harmless public displays, including Nebraska’s specific laws on misappropriation, false light, and emotional distress. Using the recent Andy Byron incident as a case study, we explore what happens when a kiss cam crosses the line—from lighthearted entertainment into legal gray area.