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Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part Two Of Two), Tory L. Lucas
Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part Two Of Two), Tory L. Lucas
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Lyle E. Strom and William J. Riley have been mainstays of the Omaha legal community for decades. These legendary Omaha lawyers have enjoyed successful careers as trial lawyers in private practice, educated law students on trial practice, dedicated their time and talent to Nebraska’s legal community, motivated Boy Scouts to lead virtuous lives, mentored countless young attorneys, and served their nation as federal judges. Judge Strom currently serves as a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska; Judge Riley currently serves as the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the …
Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part One Of Two), Tory L. Lucas
Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part One Of Two), Tory L. Lucas
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Lyle E. Strom and William J. Riley have been mainstays of the Omaha legal community for decades. These legendary Omaha lawyers have enjoyed successful careers as trial lawyers in private practice, educated law students on trial practice, dedicated their time and talent to Nebraska’s legal community, motivated Boy Scouts to lead virtuous lives, mentored countless young attorneys, and served their nation as federal judges. Judge Strom currently serves as a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska; Judge Riley currently serves as the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the …
“Three Strikes” Legislation: Utilitarian Deterrence, Paul R. Rickert
“Three Strikes” Legislation: Utilitarian Deterrence, Paul R. Rickert
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The author argues that current "three-strikes" legislation does not have justice as its end-goal, because it is based in utilitarian philosophy.
The U.S. And The International Criminal Court (Icc), Paul R. Rickert
The U.S. And The International Criminal Court (Icc), Paul R. Rickert
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper is a discussion of the notable issues the U.S. points out regarding the Rome Treaty, the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court.
Combating Money Laundering, Paul R. Rickert
Combating Money Laundering, Paul R. Rickert
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper discusses the modern problem of dealing with money laundering. Illicit occupations inherently create illicit incomes that must be given the appearance of legitimately earned income. The more government criminalizes activities of its citizens, the greater the need for laundering money.
Restating The "Original Source Exception" To The False Claims Act's “Public Disclosure Bar”, Joel D. Hesch
Restating The "Original Source Exception" To The False Claims Act's “Public Disclosure Bar”, Joel D. Hesch
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The False Claims Act (FCA) is the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) primary litigative tool to combat fraud under federal government programs, including as Medicare and the military. The FCA provides for triple damages and civil penalties. It also contains a unique qui tam provision, which allows a whistleblower, known as a “relator,” to file a FCA lawsuit on behalf of the government and receive a share of 15-25% in the recovery. The DOJ has recovered $20 billion under the FCA from companies cheating the government, and has paid out over $2 billion in citizen rewards. The FCA contains a “public …