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Kutak Rock’s Mindfulness Group reminds us that gratitude is a powerful emotion that can transform our perspective and enhance our well-being. It's about recognizing the good in our lives and acknowledging the efforts of those around us. By expressing gratitude, we not only make others feel valued, but also cultivate a positive mindset for ourselves. Whether it's a simple "thank you" or a heartfelt note, taking a moment to appreciate what we have can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Remember, gratitude can turn ordinary days into moments of joy and make our hearts more open and compassionate. May our days be filled with mindfulness, tranquility, and joy. #KutakRock #mindfulness #Thanksgiving #gratitude

Partner John Schembari to speak on Tuesday, December 10 at the United Benefit Advisors? (UBA) compliance webinar. Get up to speed on the new year during his presentation, "Year-End Compliance Reminders and a Look Ahead to 2025." More details on the topics he will cover here: https://lnkd.in/gfNPPSAR #KutakRock #EmployeeBenefits #compliance

Little Rock litigation attorneys McKenzie Raub, Andrew King, and Shayla Dawson, Esq. recently teamed up with the Center for Arkansas Legal Services to win an appellate victory overturning a lower court’s refusal to consider the felony record expungement request from an Arkansas man. Read their reasoning and why this is such an important pro bono case: https://lnkd.in/gqP6JBV5 #KutakRock #ProBono #Arkansas #litigation?

An entire team of Kutak Rock attorneys from our Arkansas offices provided free legal services for veterans at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in conjunction with Legal Aid of Arkansas on Nov. 21. More than 150 vets signed up for help with such issues as estate planning, criminal record sealing, housing issues, benefits disputes, and more. Participating from Kutak Rock were Tameron Bishop, Colette Brashears, Niki Cung, Kyle Hefley, Josie A. Mates, Sydney McConnell, J.D., Timothy McDonald, Maggie Rushing, Caleb Sugg, and Peyton Watts. #KutakRock #ProBono #Veterans #Arkansas

One of the best New Year’s resolutions an employer can make is to update its employee handbook. For multi-state employer or those with remote employees, this should be an annual resolution due to the many legal changes that have occurred and that are expected to occur after the election. Our latest Client Alert provides noteworthy reasons to have a regularly updated handbook and how to keep up with new legal precedent: https://lnkd.in/gVZK2yVx #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #EmployeeHandbook

Kutak Rock sponsored Accelerent's most recent breakfast event in Kansas City, featuring presentations from our very own attorneys Andrew Elsberry and Ariel Monroe Sparrow. Keynote speaker ? John Register, CSP?, CPAE, PLY, a two-time Paralympic Games Silver Medalist and global influencer also shared his inspiring words. Thank you to all who made this event a success! #KutakRock #KansasCity #BusinessDevelopment

CLIENT ALERT: On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal judge vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 Rule that raised the minimum salary level necessary to maintain the executive, administrative and professional exemptions (EAP Exemption) from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Our latest Client Alert outlines the implications employers face due to the judge's decision here: https://lnkd.in/dA-6v-ya #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #FLSA

On November 14, Kutak Rock held its 17th Annual Employment Law Seminar in Omaha. Members of our Employment Law practice group engaged with more than 170 guests in attendance and presented key guidance and updates for the rapidly evolving employment landscape. Thank you to all attendees, vendors, event staff and presenters for making this another memorable seminar! #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #EmployerUpdates

A huge congratulations to Minneapolis public finance attorney Maddie Simon, who was recently named to the board of Women in Public Finance, Minnesota Chapter, a professional networking organization that advances women’s leadership opportunities by providing educational activities and forums. Maddie focuses her practice on representing clients across the country as bond, underwriter’s, lender’s, trustee and disclosure counsel in a variety of areas including multifamily housing and school district financings. Read more about her here: https://lnkd.in/g_uc-Wm7 #KutakRock #PublicFinance #WomenInLaw #Minnesota

Kutak Rock’s commitment to giving back is one of the pillars of our firm’s core values. Our Minneapolis office recently worked together and crafted 13 fleece tie blankets for patients at Children's Minnesota Hospital. Discover some the ways you can extend a helping hand and make a positive impact: https://lnkd.in/gjdgqxMf #KutakRock #GivingBack #CommunityService #Minneapolis