Announcements

On October 29, 2009, Judge Walton of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled for the American Bar Association ("ABA") and prevented the controversial Red Flag Rules from being enforced with respect to attorneys.

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For additional information regarding the Red Flag Rules click here.

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September 2009

Justin D. Hockenberry passed the Iowa State Bar Exam on September 10, 2009. Justin was sworn into the Iowa State Bar Association on September 25th, 2009. Justin's practice areas include Litigation, Tax Law, Health Care, Corporate Formation, and Non Profit.

August 2009

PVWLaw would like to announce a series of expert discussions beneficial to physician practices that is being featured on the PVWLaw Healthcare Blog. PVWLaw has sought out a variety of experts on issues important to physicians and will feature discussions on various topics. The first topic is medical malpractice. PVWLaw has sought out medical malpractice defense and plaintiff experts as well as risk management experts and consultants to discuss the steps that physician practices can take to reduce the likelihood of malpractice claims. Over the next several months, discussions will continue on a variety of topics. To view the PVWLaw Healthcare Blog expert discussions series, visit http://pvwlaw.wordpress.com/category/medical-malpractice/discussions-with-guests/. Suggestions for topics are welcome and may be emailed to info@pvwlaw.com

March 2009

Mary E. Vandenack attended the 2009 American Bar Association Technology Conference & Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Mary attended several training sessions and will be implementing her knowledge for use at PVW.

October 2008

Mark A. Williams will be attending the ABA Advanced Course on Mergers and Acquisitions in New York City, NY October 23rd and 24th, 2008.

10/19/2008 

PVW will be joining Surgical Associates P.C. for "Strides Against Breast Cancer" In Holmes Lake Park In Lincoln, Nebraska.

October 2008

Mary E. Vandenack will be attending the annual New York Tax Institute in October 2008.

9/1/2008

Kirk E. Goettsch joins Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC.

Kirk will practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Business, Tax, and Estate Planning. Kirk received his Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School in 1985. He was admitted to the Iowa Bar as well as the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa and the U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa in 1985. Kirk was admitted to the Nebraska Bar in 2002.  He was also admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Kirk served as the County Attorney in Ida County, Iowa, for nine years.  Kirk has a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University.

September 2008

Emily R. Langdon Passed the Nebraska State Bar Exam on August 30, 2008.  Emily was sworn into the Nebraska State Bar Association on September 16, 2008.

September 2008

Joshua A. Diveley passed the Iowa State Bar Exam on September 12, 2008. Joshua was sworn into the Iowa State Bar Association on September 19, 2008.

September 2008

Mary E. Vandenack was named one of Omaha's Best Dressed Business Professionals by voters and will be featured on the cover of Strictly Business Magazine in September 2008.

http://www.strictlybusinessomaha.com/cover-story.aspx

August 2008

Mary E. Vandenack is nominated for Omaha Women of Distinction and is featured in a story in the Midlands Business Journal.

8/21/08

PVW is a corporate sponsor of Smokey Joe's, a fundraiser for Children's Respite Care Center and will he hosting a table at the event on 8/21/2008.

8/1/2008

Mary E. Vandenack was nominated for the Strictly Business Best Dressed Professional Award. 

http://www.strictlybusinessomaha.com/client-spotlight.aspx?1

7/3/08

Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC has become a partner in office paper management by joining The American Bar Association-Environmental Protection Agency (ABA/EPA) Law Office Climate Challenge Program. The Climate Challenge Program encourages law offices to take specific steps to conserve energy and resources and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The ABA Law Practice Management Section (LPM) is co-sponsoring the Program.

http://www.abanet.org/environ/climatechallenge/overview.shtml

7/1/2008

The IRS says in Announcement 2008-63 that it is increasing the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Effective July 1, the reimbursement rate for operating a vehicle for business use will increase to 58.5 cents per mile. The rate for medical and moving purposes will increase to 27 cents per mile, the IRS says.

7/1/2008

Joshua A. Diveley and Emily R. Langdon are both currently preparing to take the fall 2008 Bar Exam.  Emily will take the Nebraska State Bar Exam and Josh will take the Iowa State Bar Exam.  Upon successful completion of the respective bar exams, both Joshua and Emily will be joining the firm in September 2008 as attorneys supporting Business and Business Transactions, Estate Planning, Health Care, Benefits, and Real Estate.

May 1, 2008

PVW hosted its first annual client and associate event at Oak Hills Country Club.

May 2008

Mary E. Vandenack was featured in the River City Six in Strictly Business.

May 2008

PVW was highlighted in the Metro Monthly magazine.

http://digimag.rrd.com/ALH/Metro200805/.

 4/1/2008

Mary E. Vandenack served as chairperson of the Strong Kids Campaign for the Armbrust Family YWCA of Greater Omaha.

3/13/2008

Mary E. Vandenack attended the 2008 American Bar Association Technology Conference & Expo in Chicago, Illinois.  Both Mary and Kathy attended several of over 50 training sessions and will be implementing their knowledge for use at PVW.

1/31/2008

Parsonage Vandenack Williams LLC is sponsoring a table at the 2008 Girls Nite Out!, an annual benefit for the Girls Inc. of Omaha. The event will be held on Thursday, January 31 at the Holiday Inn Central and will feature the Comedy Troupe, Second City.