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05/06/2023

https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/sarpy-county-prosecutors-dismiss-first-degree-murder-charge-in-2019-bellevue-case/article_2dc7dee8-ea9b-11ed-868c-33916adf1fab.html

Days before the case was set to go to trial, Sarpy County prosecutors dismissed all charges, including first-degree murder, against a man accused of a 2019 Bellevue homicide.

05/19/2022

Following the cross examination and recross of an accuser against our client, the State dismissed the case due to “credibility” problems with its lead witness on the second day of a jury trial. We are grateful that the system worked and that justice for our client prevailed!

03/17/2021

Today was a good day!

08/31/2020

On Friday Attorney Jim K. McGough joined Nick Handley on ESPN AM 590 in Omaha to discuss the lawsuit filed by 8 Huskers against the Big 10.

Nick was joined by Jim McGough of McGough Law to give us his expertise on the lawsuit filed against the Big Ten by eight Husker football players yesterday.

08/31/2020

We are pleased to welcome Mark Foxall to the firm as a Law Clerk. He will be sitting for the bar this month. We look forward to his insights and contributions and cant wait for him to complete the bar exam!

07/28/2020

We are pleased to announce the addition of attorney Michael Brewer to the firm. Mr. Brewer has over 11 years of litigation experience in Nebraska and Iowa as both a defense attorney and prosecutor. Mr. Brewer will handle criminal cases, personal injury matters, civil disputes and domestic matters.

04/08/2020

Yesterday Jim McGough appeared on the Nick Handley show on 590 to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting courts.

We are still open and able to help!

Nick was joined by Jim McGough of McGough Law to talk how the court system is operating at a time like this.

04/07/2020

Last week, Jim McGough discussed the legal impact of COVID-19 on the Gary Sharp show on 1620 The Zone.

Jim joins the show as we continue to show some love to our local businesses in a time like this and we find out how things are going for him, how people can get a hold of him and Jim shares some impor

04/01/2020

For now, the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha remains open. There are calls to have it closed following a confirmed case from a county prosecutor.

More than 50 courthouse regulars, including judges, lawyers and staff members, already are in self-quarantine after being in contact with a prosecutor who later tested positive for COVID-19.

03/26/2020

Trump to consider releasing more federal inmates.

More elderly federal prisoners to serve out terms at home as virus fears mount

03/25/2020

COVID-19 news streams for today:

2 p.m. -- Update from Gov. Pete Ricketts and other Nebraska officials

2:30 p.m. -- Update from Gov. Kim Reynolds and other Iowa officials

11 a.m. -- Senate convenes for vote on $2 trillion emergency bill

4 p.m. -- Q&A with UNMC-UNO Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Gold

4 p.m. -- White House Coronavirus Task Force update

03/25/2020

Weighing constitutional protections against public health concerns. After reading this article, scroll down to review a link to our response to COVID-19. We are taking a number of precautions at our office to remain healthy to serve your legal needs.

State Court Administrator Corey Steel said courts across Nebraska are scrambling to try to "ensure the constitutional rights of individuals" against the spreading coronavirus.