Insights

McGrath North is happy to welcome two new attorneys—Noah Glover-Ettrich and Kristin Probst Nalbach. Noah has joined the firm's Tax, Trust, and Estate Planning practice group and Kristin has joined the firm's Labor, Employment, and Benefits practice group.  

McGrath North Labor & Employment attorney Abbey Moland is excited to serve as a featured speaker at the Resource Roundtable during the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce's “Employer Coalition: Representative Recruiting Strategies: Hiring for Impact in a Complex Climate” event on April 30th.  

McGrath North is happy to announce that Jack Suter—a recent summa cum laude graduate of Creighton University School of Law—has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group.  

This summit is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s compliance strategy in a world where data protection is more critical than ever.  

Please join us March 26, 2024, for an informative webinar on the challenges and tasks faced by Condo Association directors. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and duties that directors undertake in managing condo associations. Attorney Bob Dailey will share invaluable insights and best practices to ensure smooth and successful operations. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of condo association management. Register now and mark your calendars for an enriching experience!  

We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2nd Annual Privacy & Data Protection Summit hosted by McGrath North yesterday.  

Yesterday, a highly informative webinar was conducted on the topic of assessments, delinquency, and liens in relation to condominium and homeowners association (HOA) properties. The webinar shed light on the crucial aspects of managing and collecting assessments, handling delinquencies, and understanding the legal framework of liens in these communities. Participants had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from attorney Bob Dailey, who provided practical solutions for dealing with delinquent owners, ensuring financial stability, and implementing effective collection strategies. The webinar proved to be essential for board members equipping them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of assessments, delinquencies, and liens in the realm of condo and HOA communities.  

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires group health plans to provide mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits equal to medical/surgical benefits. In September 2024, federal agencies issued the 2024 MHPAEA Final Rule, introducing new compliance requirements with effective dates beginning January 1, 2025.  

You own a “no pets” apartment complex. Potential tenants are beating down your door because they want to live there. Maybe they’re allergic to animals (pretty ordinary). Maybe they’re afraid of dogs (pretty common). Maybe they don’t like the waste or simply don’t like animals.  

Employer plan sponsors that impose tobacco use surcharges on participants enrolled in group health plans should take immediate notice of recent litigation and enforcement trends targeting wellness program compliance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, ERISA, and related regulations.  

Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a cornerstone of protecting your business’s brand and intellectual property. However, the public availability of USPTO records has opened the door to a growing threat: sophisticated trademark scams that exploit this public data to target applicants and registrants. At McGrath North, we’ve observed a marked increase in these fraudulent schemes in recent years, and it is critical to equip your business with the knowledge to stay ahead of such scams and take practical steps to protect your brand.  

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