This article highlights two important changes affecting employee benefits plans in the immediate future and identifies action steps employers and plan sponsors should take to comply with the PPACA.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended (the "PPACA"), creates a new opportunity for employers to offer a valuable benefit to employees.

This article includes excerpts from a chapter of Inside the Minds: Family and Business Succession Planning, 2010 ed. The author of this chapter is Bob Freeman, Partner at Fraser Stryker PC LLO.

One provision of the Health Care Reform Law amends the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and imposes significant, affirmative obligations on employers of nursing mothers. This provision will be codified at 29 U.S.C. § 207(r).

Fraser Stryker is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Sewell has joined the firm as an associate.

New regulations have been issued regarding the "grandfathered" status of group health plans and health insurance coverage under the health care reform legislation enacted in March.

Fraser Stryker is pleased to announce their top rankings in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2010 -- The Client's Guide.

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers has announced the election of Patrick J. Barrett of Fraser Stryker PC LLC as a Fellow.

Two Omaha high school graduating seniors have been awarded college scholarships.

Nebraska Constitutional Amendment 1 was approved by voters 52% to 48% in an election held May 11, 2010. The Amendment authorizes the use of revenue bonds to develop property for use by nonprofit enterprises.

Videos of the Omaha presentation of "Healthcare Reform: Analysis and Action Plan for Employers" (April 13, 2010) are now available for viewing.