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Nebraska Supreme Court orders orders restoration of voting rights for felons who have completed sentences

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The Nebraska Supreme Court ordered the state’s Secretary of State to implement Legislative Bill (LB) 20 on Wednesday, providing for the automatic restoration of voting rights for felons in Nebraska upon completion of their sentence.

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Eighth Circuit rejects challenge to Nebraska ballot initiative signature requirement

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The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Wednesday rejected a request from a group of medical marijuana supporters to block a provision in Nebraska’s constitution that establishes a signature requirement for ballot initiatives. A district court granted a preliminary injunction, but the Eighth Circuit reversed.

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US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Biden student loan forgiveness

JURIST

Nebraska and Department of Education v. The issue of standing, while more of a theoretical dispute than the legal merits of Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program, could be the focus of the court’s decision. ” The legal merits of the cases turn on the separation of powers between branches of government.

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Wrongful Death Legal Action May Follow a Truck Accident in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Truck drivers must undertake specialized training because of the difficult maneuverability and specialized mechanisms in big rigs and tankers.

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California voters reject ballot measure banning forced prison labor

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Currently, if prisoners refuse to work, it is legal for prisons to impose disciplinary measures. Supporters of the measure argue that the legality of forced labor is a continuation of the US legacy of slavery. The ballot measure was rejected by a margin of 53.8 percent to 46.2 percent during the general election on November 5th.

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Connecticut Senate approves recreational marijuana bill, now awaits governor’s signature

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Marijuana is fully legal (recreationally and medically) in 15 states, and permitted for medical usage in 30 states. Only two states (Idaho and Nebraska) prohibit marijuana completely. Cannabis advertising will be limited, and marijuana smoking would be banned in workplaces, hotels, and state parks.

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Accepting Crypto Payments for Legal Services

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Since cryptocurrency can rapidly change in value, a party could overpay or underpay for legal services if the value of the cryptocurrency they agreed to exchange for services fluctuates. In response to this reality, Nebraska’s State Bar has said that a firm must immediately convert any cryptocurrency they receive as payment for services.