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Amy brings over a decade of experience advising businesses and their owners concerning a wide range of employee benefit matters. Amy’s practice will focus on ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the ACA, as well as retirement plans and executive compensation.  

The McGrath North team was honored to sponsor and attend United Way of the Midlands 2025 MLK Day Good on the Go event, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. This inspiring gathering reminded us of the power of unity, service, and advocacy in building a more equitable future for all.  

What an inspiring evening at the Women's Fund Lead the Change event last week! McGrath North was proud to sponsor and attend this remarkable gathering, where over 1,000 attendees came together to celebrate the power of women and the impact of leadership.  

McGrath North, a leading full-service law firm in Omaha, Nebraska, is proud to announce that it has been awarded Mansfield Certification Plus for the 2023-2024 cycle by Diversity Labs, a national organization dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. This prestigious certification recognizes McGrath North's commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace.  

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.  

What has happened?  

On February 18, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it rescinded its December 2023 interview waiver policy. In the announcement DOS updated the categories of applicants that may be eligible for a waiver of the in-person nonimmigrant visa interview:  

What has happened?  

In an era marked by rapid changes in immigration policies and enforcement practices, understanding the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement has never been more critical for employers and employees alike. The McGrath North Labor & Employment Group presents this comprehensive guide, "Navigating the New Landscape of Immigration Enforcement," to equip businesses with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to comply with current worksite enforcement.  

Overview:  

There are 2 pieces of legislation wending their way through the Unicameral that should be of interest to all of your HOA and Condo Association clients.  

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Data protection certifications are a great way to give your organization an edge against your competitors when it comes to scoring new clients and proving up your data privacy and security compliance. However, understanding all the different certifications available and which certifications will provide the most value for organization can be tricky. This month, Stacey Shadden and Caroline Pieper discuss the most common types of certifications and how they can be beneficial for your organization as you consider getting certified!  

This month’s episode of Privacy is Power focuses on the importance of employee privacy and security training. Reports show that as many as 90% of breaches start from social engineering or phishing attacks that an organization’s technical security solutions can’t protect against. Training an organization’s workforce who handle sensitive data will have an immediate impact on an organization’s level of data security, and not properly training the workforce can be costly and detrimental. Don’t trust that employees know how to properly protect data or implement proper procedure, reach out to McGrath North’s Privacy and Cybersecurity team today to create a tailored training guide to efficiently ensure employees know proper protocol.   

2021 is already heating up with privacy and security regulatory changes. Congress is getting closer to federal legislation, regulatory agencies are finding ways to get involved and the first national cyber director in history was sworn in by the White House. Check out this month’s episode of Privacy is Power to get up to speed on the top 5 newsworthy data privacy and security topics to help your organization implement updates and prepare for future changes in the world of data privacy and security.  

As the pandemic continues to wind down and vaccines are more widely distributed, employers are bringing employees back to work and may be collecting or accessing data through the use of vaccine cards, temperature checks, COVID-19 screening questions, workplace monitoring apps, and more. Join us for Episode 4, where we discuss not only the data privacy considerations associated with bringing employees back to work, but also the labor and employment considerations. This month, a guest speaker from McGrath North’s labor and employment group, Cody Brookhouser-Sisney, joins Caroline and Stacey for a panel discussion.