The U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision effectively legalized abortion at the federal level, allowing states to regulate the procedure, after a brief period of federal prohibition. States are starkly divided over abortion access, as many s...
Whether it's whiplash from a rear-end collision or exposure to toxic chemicals at work, it's important to know how to file a claim for compensation when you've been injured or suffered an illness due to the actions (or inaction) of another party. Wel...
General summary of Nebraska's adoption laws and procedures, such as the criteria for who may adopt a child, who may be adopted, age at which a child must give consent, and more.
Basics of Nebraska's adverse possession law, which allows individuals to gain legal title to a piece of otherwise underutilized property after a certain amount of time has passed.
Marriage is regulated primarily at the state level, including regulations prohibiting certain kinds of marriages and the rules for obtaining an annulment. In general, state laws on annulment and prohibited marriages differ quite a bit with respect to...
Summary of Nebraska's antitrust laws, which aim to regulate the marketplace and protect consumers by preventing certain mergers and acquisitions that restrict competition and trade.
Summary of Nebraska's rules and legal protections surrounding the handling, removal, or general disturbance of asbestos, a one-commonly used substance that is linked to serious illnesses.
Businesses touch so many aspects of our day-to-day lives, whether we're out shopping for groceries, signing documents for a home loan, or working at a job. Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the business laws of Nebraska, with up-to-date articles ...
The death penalty -- technically referred to as capital punishment -- was reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1976 ( Gregg v. Georgia ) after having been ruled unconstitutional a few years prior. This ruling basically left it up to the states, mo...
What every Nebraska motorist needs to know about the state's car accident compensation laws and procedures, such as time limits for filing an accident claim and limits on damages.
