Tim Trudell

2 weeks ago | omahadailyrecord.com | Tim Trudell

While a city the size of Omaha can have a law department with dozens of attorneys specializing in areas such as taxation and prosecution, smaller communities in the Metro can't afford that luxury. Turning to outside law firms to represent them in civil matters and to provide legal counsel on ordinances and such, communities like Valley and Waterloo have learned to lean on their attorneys' expertise.

2 weeks ago | omahadailyrecord.com | Tim Trudell

“A Few Good Men” is like a classic wine, aging well over the years. However, the hit movie about military lawyers falls short of reality, say actual lawyers with the Judge Advocate Group at Offutt Air Force Base. Especially, a classic scene depicting a junior officer’s challenge of a senior ranking official. The lawyer was warned he could face court-martial for challenging the colonel. Nothing could be farther from truth in reality, says Offutt’s JAG commander.

2 weeks ago | omahadailyrecord.com | Tim Trudell

Rumpelstiltskin felt slighted by Queen Malory when she refused to pay him for work he did in magically changing straw into gold. His work led her to marrying King Ray and becoming royalty. So he took her to court, seeking a financial resolution. The civil lawsuit was part of a mock trial hosted by the Omaha Bar Association in connection with local Law Day celebrations. The trial pitted Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine against Omaha defense attorney Joe Bradley.

2 weeks ago | dcpostgazette.com | Tim Trudell

RURAL VALLEY – Pam Nelson had no idea last fall that Nelson Produce Farm would become home to the Metro area’s newest flower festival, until one day when a man across the country reached out and asked if the farm would like to purchase 400,000 tulip bulbs. Her husband Tyler jumped at the chance to own their favorite flower. Nelson […]

3 weeks ago | fremonttribune.com | Tim Trudell

Christians today need to serve as ambassadors for God and Christianity, says Nate Grasz. The Elkhorn native was the guest speaker at the 21st Annual Fremont Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast at Midland University Friday. Society throws challenges at Christians daily, such as pornography, sex trafficking, abortion and addiction, said Grasz, who serves as the executive director of the Nebraska Family Alliance. “To be an ambassador means you represent someone,” Grasz said. “It means you speak for them.