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NewsRamp Legal PodcastNavigating Real Estate Trends and Legal Support: Insights from Industry LeadersJulie Baird, President of First American Exchange Company, emphasizes the importance of utilizing 1031 exchanges in navigating the changing retail real estate sector. Meanwhile, The Moses Firm in Atlanta has launched a Medical Malpractice Resources Page to empower families with knowledge about medical negligence. Additionally, families impacted by the Biscayne Bay sailboat collision tragedy are seeking legal assistance from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP to understand their legal options and navigate the investigation process.
2025-07-3003 min
USLAW LiveLeading, mentoring, and “being where your feet are” with Jennifer TrickerUSLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants1:10 Intro to Jennifer Tricker and work-life-family balance while focusing on the “being where your feet are” approach.2:48 What would you tell your 25-year-old self about pursuing a career in the legal field? 3:54 Career track from law school to clerk to a now 20+year legal career4:39 What keeps you busy? Tell us about your commercial litigation practice that includes a tort practice, trucking work, products liability, nursing home defense, and...
2025-07-1029 min
Baird Holm Banter®Healthy Families and Workplaces ActNebraska employers have been eagerly watching for updates on the new paid sick time law since last year. There have been recent efforts to change and clarify the law’s requirements by the state legislature and Nebraska Department of Labor. Sapphire will highlight recent amendments to the paid sick time law as employers prepare to comply with the new Nebraska Healthy Workplaces and Families Act leading up to the October 1, 2025 effective date.
2025-06-0624 min
Next Round30| Canada and Trump with Former Foreign Minister John BairdYou’ve seen the reaction to Trump’s win this side of the Atlantic, but what about Canada? We’re honoured this week to be joined by John Baird, former Foreign Minister of Canada and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group. We discuss the fallout to the Trump win, why Kamala lost, and how countries can deal with the new administration. We also touch on other foreign policy issues including the war in Ukraine. Biography: John Baird is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP and a former Senior Cabinet Minister in the Go...
2024-11-0740 min
Riverside Chats210. David Levy on His Vision for Metro Transit Board of DirectorsDavid Levy is a candidate for the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Board of Directors in District 2. The Transit Authority, also known as Metro, is responsible for running Omaha’s bus system, including ORBT and MOBY services.
Levy is running against Clarice Dombeck, who was on this show in June. You can hear my conversation with her wherever you get your podcasts.
The first elected transit board will have seven nonpartisan members, one for each district. Prior to this year, seats were appointed by the mayor rather than elected. The change is part of Metro’s incr...
2024-10-1251 min
EdUp CanadaWhat policies does Canada need to set its students up for success with the Honourable John R. BairdIn this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster talks with John Baird, former cabinet minister and senior member of the Conservative Party of Canada. They discuss the evolving demands of the labor market, the impact of geopolitics on large companies, and the importance of private delivery of education to meet labor needs. The conversation delves into personal anecdotes from Baird's political career and his perspectives on the current political landscape, including his thoughts on Pierre Poilievre's potential as a future Prime Minister. Baird also shares insights into his current roles in corporate Canada and reflects on...
2024-05-2224 min
Baird Holm Banter®Supreme Court UpdatesIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Sarah Huyck talks to David Kramer about two recent Supreme Court decisions and how those opinions directly and indirectly affect employers.
2023-07-1729 min
Baird Holm Banter®The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should KnowIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Sarah Huyck joins David Kramer to talk about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act including its requirements, its prohibitions, and key takeaways for employers now that the Act is in effect.
2023-07-1118 min
A New Wave of EntrepreneurshipJohn Baird: How To Deal with Geopolitical RisksJohn Baird is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP and a former Senior Cabinet Minister in the Government of Canada. An instrumental figure in bilateral trade and investment relationships, Mr. Baird has played a leading role in the Canada-China dialogue and worked to build ties with ASEAN countries. In addition, Mr. Baird has worked closely with international leaders to strengthen security and economic ties with the United States and Middle Eastern countries. Before entering federal politics, Mr. Baird spent ten years in the Ontario Legislature where he served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Energy...
2023-06-2141 min
Committed CapitalPrivate Equity Financings: Market Trends and ConditionsIn recent months, debt financing for new acquisitions and recapitalizations has become more difficult to source. When available, it is also more expensive and subject to stringent conditions amid continued macroeconomic challenges and prolonged high interest rates. Where does PE financing stand and what does the current challenging market mean for the future deal dynamics? In this episode, Dechert’s Soo-ah Nah leads a discussion with Anne-Marie Peterson of Baird and Scott Grass of Main Street on the latest market trends and conditions.
2023-04-2829 min
Baird Holm Banter®Anti-Trust Enforcement and the FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Competition AgreementsScott S. Moore talks to David Kramer about the activity by the Justice Department, states and the Federal Trade Commission to place greater restrictions on non-competition agreement by employers, including the FTC’s recent proposal to ban workplace based non-competition agreements.
2023-01-2334 min
Baird Holm Banter®Famous Estate Disputes: Lessons LearnedIn this episode, Krista Eckhoff joins David Kramer to discuss famous estate disputes, including Robin Williams, Prince, Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas Kinkade, and Joan Crawford, and the lessons learned from those estates. Tune in for some interesting stories and tips for your own estate planning.
2023-01-1227 min
Baird Holm Banter®Class Actions 101 for BusinessesAllison Balus talks to David Kramer about what businesses need to know about class actions—what defending against a class action entails, common types of class actions over business practices, and ways to mitigate risks now for when you face a class action later.
2022-11-1529 min
Baird Holm Banter®The Omaha Streetcar Project – An OverviewDavid Levy joins David Kramer to provide a brief summary of the Omaha Streetcar and the innovative use of Tax‑Increment Financing to pay for the project.
2022-09-2233 min
Baird Holm Banter®Socially Conscious Investing and Cryptocurrency: Prudent Retirement Plan Investments?Jeremy Christensen joins David Kramer to discuss recent Department of Labor guidance on the fiduciary prudence of applying a socially conscious analysis to the selection of retirement plan investments and of including cryptocurrencies as a plan investment alternative. Jeremy and David explore the application of ERISA’s high fiduciary standards to these (relatively) new investment strategies and vehicles.
2022-08-1630 min
Baird Holm Banter®Equity Compensation Alternatives: Keys for Retaining and Recruiting TalentIn this episode, Hannah Fischer Frey and Morgan Kreiser join David Kramer to discuss equity compensation alternatives for all types of employers and businesses. Hannah and Morgan have seen an increase of equity compensation arrangements by employers in an effort to attract and retain key employees, directors, and management. Tune in to learn more about the different types of equity compensation arrangements available, the reasons to offer (or not offer) equity compensation, and some of the key considerations when offering equity compensation.
2022-08-0234 min
Baird Holm Banter®1782 Actions - Obtaining U.S. Discovery for Use in International Proceedings and InvestigationsIn this episode, David Kramer and Jeremy Hollembeak discuss an increasingly popular, international feature of U.S. law called “1782 Actions” (so-named because they are authorized by Section 1782 of title 28 of the United States Code). 1782 Actions allow parties to proceedings before courts or tribunals around the world to obtain expansive discovery in U.S. federal courts to help with claims or defenses in their non-U.S. proceedings.
2022-07-2834 min
Baird Holm Banter®Defending Against California LawsuitsMark Goldsmith joins David Kramer to talk about the challenges that employers face when defending against lawsuits filed in California state court. Mark will discuss how procedures have evolved to make litigating remotely more cost effective, as well as some of the differences that make California cases unique.
2022-06-2128 min
Baird Holm Banter®Doobie Do's and Doobie Don'ts: Cannabis BankingHannes Zetzsche and Eli Rosenberg join host David Kramer for a wide ranging discussion on cannabis banking. This episode covers the legal treatment of cannabis on both the federal and state levels and what issues and challenges banks face in providing financial services to these businesses.
2022-05-2430 min
Podcast Archives - Parsons PR48 – Sideshow Spirits + Kinkaider Brewing Co.: Cody Schmick and Vanessa Silke
Sideshow Spirits, the first legal distillery in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a destination for spirit, cocktail and elixir enthusiasts. This episode features Sideshow Spirits and Kinkaider managing partner Cody Schmick, as well as Vanessa Silke, a partner with Baird Holm LLP, an Omaha-based law firm.
What Are We Drinking?
Sideshow Spirits – Lincoln’s first legal distillery.
Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
Baird Holm LLP
BCom Solutions – Production, editing and distribution of Pints and Politics
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music by Jack Ro...
2022-05-1830 minPints & Politics48 – Sideshow Spirits + Kinkaider Brewing Co.: Cody Schmick and Vanessa Silke
Sideshow Spirits, the first legal distillery in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a destination for spirit, cocktail and elixir enthusiasts. This episode features Sideshow Spirits and Kinkaider managing partner Cody Schmick, as well as Vanessa Silke, a partner with Baird Holm LLP, an Omaha-based law firm.
What Are We Drinking?
Sideshow Spirits – Lincoln’s first legal distillery.
Thanks to our sponsors and staff!
Baird Holm LLP
BCom Solutions – Production, editing and distribution of Pints and Politics
Kim Remington, Operations Manager at Parsons PR
Pints & Politics theme music by Jack Ro...
2022-05-1830 min
Baird Holm Banter®Overview of Employment LitigationIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and David (Dewey) Kennison discuss what employers can expect when faced with a lawsuit. Dewey will provide an overview of the process from start to finish and highlight ways that employers can help counsel defend litigation.
2022-05-1028 min
Baird Holm Banter®Commercial Credit Facilities – Borrower ConsiderationsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Aaron Johnson to discuss considerations for corporate borrowers as they negotiate and execute commercial loans.
2022-05-0325 min
Baird Holm Banter®Why Employers Should Consider Doing a Wage & Hour AuditIn this episode, David Kramer and Allie Balus discuss the basics of wage and hour law and why employers should consider undertaking periodic wage and hour audits to ensure compliance and strengthen its defenses.
2022-04-2630 min
Baird Holm Banter®Solar Energy DevelopmentIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Levy and Lee Greenwald join David Kramer to discuss solar energy development, its benefits, and Nebraska’s regulatory landscape.
2022-04-1931 min
Baird Holm Banter®Tax Increment Financing Truths & MythsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Michael Sands to discuss how Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") works, how it benefits cities and developers, and some of the common misconceptions related to its use.
2022-04-1329 min
Baird Holm Banter®Nonprofit Law: Common Myths & MisconceptionsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Stephanie Mattoon to discuss some commonly misunderstood legal issues applicable to nonprofit organizations, including whether proxy or email voting is permissible, when a nonprofit has “members”, how to properly structure a fiscal sponsorship, and why nonprofits can be more engaged in advocacy and lobbying.
2022-04-0531 min
Baird Holm Banter®The ABCs of NFTsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Eli Rosenberg to discuss the legal issues surrounding NFTs. David and Eli cover a variety of topic in connection with this emerging technology, including what an NFT is, the current state of the law with respect to NFTs, and considerations NFT buyers and sellers should have when participating in the NFT marketplace.
2022-03-2927 min
Baird Holm Banter®Remote Work Considerations Series: Corporate Income Tax Issues for Remote WorkersIn this episode, and to wrap up the three-part Remote Work Considerations Series, David Kramer and Hannah Fischer Frey discuss the tax implications of hiring or retaining an employee that teleworks from another state. Such a situation could affect the employer’s income tax withholding obligation and possibly trigger corporate income tax to another state.
2022-03-2127 min
Baird Holm Banter®Remote Work Considerations Series: Withholding and Employment TaxAs part of our Remote Work Considerations Series, David Kramer is joined by Morgan Kreiser in this episode to discuss the state income tax withholding, unemployment compensation insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance obligations for employers who have employees working remotely from out-of-state.
2022-03-1528 min
Baird Holm Banter®Remote Work Considerations Series: Employment ConsiderationsWelcome to the new normal. What should employers be thinking about now that everyone wants to work remotely? In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Randy Stevenson and Sara McCue, who will discuss both the practical and legal implications of remote work. This episode is part one in a three-part remote work considerations series.
2022-03-0833 min
Baird Holm Banter®Deep Thoughts on Immigration LawJoin David Kramer and Amy Erlbacher-Anderson in a wide-ranging discussion of employment-based immigration ranging from hiring individuals in H-1B visa status (2022 cap season opened March 1, 2022!) to use of the permanent residence process to allievate staffing shortages in the healthcare industry.
2022-03-0130 min
Baird Holm Banter®Securities 101In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and Amber Preston discuss federal and state securities laws and the impact of such laws on capital raising and forming new entities.
2022-02-2228 min
Baird Holm Banter®Federal Contractors: Are you Ready to Dive into the OFCCP’s Contractor Portal? (plus a Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Update)In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Kelli Lieurance to cover the new federal contractor obligations to certify affirmative action compliance via the OFCCP’s Contractor Portal. Kelli will also provide a brief update on the status of the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate litigation.
2022-02-1529 min
Baird Holm Banter®Data-Scraping, PrivacyIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Patrick Kennedy to discuss personal privacy on the internet and the potential legal implications for individuals and businesses of the Supreme Court's recent holding in an important LinkedIn data-scraping case.
2021-08-1019 min
Baird Holm Banter®From Facebook to Firearms – How to Protect Your Entity from Threats and ViolenceIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Heidi Guttau to discuss legal steps employers can take to protect themselves if someone threatens to harm an employee, a customer, or someone else on your property.
2021-08-0421 min
Baird Holm Banter®Arbitration: Why or Why Not?In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and Lindsay Lundholm discuss why more and more businesses are agreeing to resolve disputes in arbitration instead of through the courts, and the differences between arbitration and traditional litigation which impact that decision.
2021-07-1923 min
Baird Holm Banter®Are Robocalls Illegal?In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and Tessa Lancaster discuss the boundaries of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and how companies should approach robocalls and automated text messages.
2021-07-1221 min
FedSoc ForumsRecent Evolution (or Revolution?) in Federal Trademark and Unfair Competition LawRecent rulings from the United States Supreme Court and regional circuit courts have shed new light on what have long been understood to be settled—if not always clear—principles in arenas such as protectability of product configurations, colors and even generally used commercial terms. The panel reviewed these developments, as well as recent changes of significance in the law of both injunctive and monetary remedies for trademark infringement. Featuring:-- Stephen Baird, Shareholder, GreenbergTraurig LLP-- Antoinette Tease, Founder, Antoinette M. Tease PLLC-- Moderator: Andrew Halaby, Shareholder, GreenbergTraurig LLP
2021-06-2956 min
Baird Holm Banter®Where Can My Business Be Sued?In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Nick Miller to discuss the states in which a Nebraska-based business can potentially be sued based on commercial activity conducted over the internet.
2021-06-1822 min
Baird Holm Banter®Are We Still Under a Federal Public Health Emergency?In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer talks with Kim Lammers about the timing of the federal public health emergency declarations for COVID-19, how the waivers that have been granted to health care providers tie into these emergency declarations, and how long we believe the emergency declarations and waivers will be available for providers to rely on as the numbers of new COVID cases continue to go down.
2021-06-1422 min
Baird Holm Banter®The ADA and Drive-By LawsuitsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer sits down with Scott P. Moore to discuss disability accessibility requirements for businesses, why we are seeing so many ADA accessibility lawsuits against businesses, and how to avoid them.
2021-06-0821 min
Baird Holm Banter®Problem Agricultural LoansIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Brandon Tomjack to discuss some of the unique issues lenders may face when dealing with a problem agricultural loan.
2021-06-0420 min
Baird Holm Banter®Baird Holm Managing Partner TransitionIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Rick Putnam and Chris Hedican, Baird Holm’s outgoing and incoming Managing Partners, respectively, to discuss where the Firm has been and where it’s going.
2021-06-0122 min
Baird Holm Banter®Service Animals and Assistance Animals Under the ADAIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer welcomes Sara McCue to discuss how businesses should approach requests about service animals and assistance animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2021-05-2520 min
Baird Holm Banter®To Mask or Not to Mask?In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Scott S. Moore to discuss the legal implications of the CDC shift in public policy regarding masking for protection against COVID-19 and what it means for employers in establishing workplace policies.
2021-05-1921 min
Baird Holm Banter®Employment-Based Immigration UpdateIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer welcomes Kara Stockdale to discuss some recent immigration changes which may impact employers and employees.
2021-05-1023 min
Baird Holm Banter®COVID-19 LitigationIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer and Krista Eckhoff discuss the wide variety of lawsuits that have been filed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons to be learned from these disputes.
2021-05-0331 min
Baird Holm Banter®Employee Discipline and Social MediaIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer welcomes Leigh Campbell Joyce to discuss the positives and pitfalls of employers taking action against employees based on social media activity, as well as the surprising online behaviors that may be protected.
2021-04-2322 min
Baird Holm Banter®The Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day ExploitIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Bob Kardell to discuss the nature and legal implications of the Microsoft Exchange zero-day exploit, a cybersecurity breach that became public in early March.
2021-04-1921 min
Baird Holm Banter®The Employee Retention Tax CreditIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Jesse Sitz and Morgan Kreiser to discuss the employee retention tax credit, which targets businesses shut down or otherwise negatively affected by COVID-19 and which has the potential to save eligible employers big money on payroll taxes.
2021-04-0923 min
Baird Holm Banter®COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Sweeping Employee Benefits-Related ChangesIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Morgan Kreiser is back to discuss the employee benefits-related provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, including the 100% COBRA premium subsidies and increased dependent care flexible spending account benefits.
2021-03-2322 min
Baird Holm Banter®The American Rescue Plan ActIn this episode, Susan Tvrdy and David Kramer discuss the most recent COVID-19 stimulus bill signed into law – the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. They provide a high level overview of what is in the $1.9 trillion package and, importantly, what is not in the package.
2021-03-1119 min
Baird Holm Banter®Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation AgreementsIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Chris Hedican joins host David Kramer to discuss non-compete and non-solicitation agreements: when they work, when they don't, and whether a business should have one.
2021-03-0821 min
Baird Holm Banter®Tax-Free Student Loan Reimbursements for EmployeesIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Morgan Kreiser to discuss the recent extension of qualified educational assistance programs that permits employers to provide employees with tax-free student loan reimbursements.
2021-02-1920 min
Baird Holm Banter®Current Landscape of Commercial Real Estate Matters and the Impact of COVID-19In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer welcomes Nick Buda who discusses issues pertaining to lease negotiations, lease defaults, evictions, workouts, bankruptcy, and how to navigate those areas during this unique time.
2021-01-2019 min
Real Time with IPELRADo Employers have the right to Mandate a vaccine? ***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID Vaccines AMegan and Cristina speak with Jim Powers, founding partner of Clark Baird Smith LLP on this important topic. Jim can be reached at jpowers@cbslawyers.com or in the office at 847-378-7707.***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID Vaccines Authorized Under the FDA’s Emergency Powers***
2021-01-1128 min
Baird Holm Banter®Estate Planning 101In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal talks with Ron Jensen about “Estate Planning 101” -- wills, trusts, and powers-of-attorney.
2020-12-1424 min
Baird Holm Banter®Bringing Distressed Investments to Untapped Businesses and IndustriesIn the fourth episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal talks with Jeremy Hollembeak who discusses bringing distressed investments to untapped businesses and industries.
2020-11-0218 min
Baird Holm Banter®Cybersecurity Issues for Businesses, Nonprofits and Governmental AgenciesIn the third episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal talks with Bob Kardell about cybersecurity issues businesses, nonprofits and governmental agencies are facing during the pandemic.
2020-10-0519 min
Baird Holm Banter®Paycheck Protection Program Loan ForgivenessIn this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal is joined by Hannah Fischer Frey who discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and what businesses need to know and consider in order to have their loan forgiven by the Small Business Association.
2020-08-2817 min
Baird Holm Banter®COVID-19 Challenges for EmployersIn the inaugural episode of Baird Holm Banter, Jon Blumenthal is joined by Randy Stevenson who discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused challenges for employers, and offers his expert insight about requirements to consider for a safe reopening. The content of this podcast is intended as general information only and may not be considered legal advice as to any particular matter.
2020-08-0319 min
AHLA's Speaking of Health LawSection 501(r)Preston Quesenberry, a Managing Director in KPMG’s Washington National Tax Exempt Organizations group, interviews Andrew D. Kloeckner, Partner at Baird Holm LLC, about his presentation at AHLA’s Tax Issues for Health Care Organizations conference in Arlington, VA, on compliance with section 501(r). Sponsored by KPMG LLP.Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to y...
2019-11-0520 min
USLAW Radio"Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act update" by Jonathan Wegner, Baird Holm LLP, Omaha, Neb.The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by earlier this year and is the most sweeping change to financial regulation in the United States since the Great Depression. So what, if anything, does it all mean to us? USLAW Member Jonathan Wegner is an attorney with the firm Baird Holm in Omaha Nebraska – he specializes in banking law and financial & securities law matters and stops by to help sort things out. CLICK TO LISTEN
2010-09-1000 min