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Carlson’s Ethics Refresher #25

Weekly Ethics RefresherQUESTION:
Your mother’s neighbor retains you to prepare her will. Although your mother assists the neighbor from time to time, they are not particularly close. When you first meet with your new client you are told that she has no family and wants to leave her entire estate to your mother. Since you read last week’s “Refresher”, you know that you cannot prepare the will yourself. To avoid your conflict of interest, you may:
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Gubernatorial Candidate Bryan Slone

Monday, February 24
12:00 p.m.
Courtroom

Join the Republican Law Students Association in welcoming alumni and gubernatorial candidate Bryan Slone. Mr. Slone will talk about his career path after graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Law, his vision for Nebraska and why he wants to be Governor.
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Spring Break Shadow Program

Sign Ups Begin February 27th!

This is a great way for you to learn about a practice area, see a Judge in action, or meet people in the legal community. Stop by the CSO on Thursday the 27th after 9 a.m. to sign up!
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Meeting of the Minds

Meeting of the MindsFriday, February 28
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Nebraska Champions Club- Stadium Drive, Lincoln

The Student Bar Association cordially invites you to the annual Meeting of the Minds student-faculty mixer. Please join us for an evening of camaraderie, entertainment and the presentation of the first-year and uppe Continue reading…

 

Public Interest Law Fair & Second Annual Justice Jam

Thursday, March 6
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Main Floor/Student Lounge

The University of Nebraska College of Law Career Services Office would like to invite you to a Public Interest Law Fair. If you have ever considered a career in public interest law, or if you would just like to learn a little more ab Continue reading…

 

S.T.I.R. Talk

S.T.I.R. TalkThursday, March 13
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Student Lounge

Professor Kristen Blankley presents:
“Ad Hoc Arbitration Preemption: A New Theory of Preemption Under the Federal Arbitration Act”
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