Fraser Stryker

New Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Companies That Insure Medicare-Eligible Individuals

Tue 09 Mar, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Recent changes to federal law add substantial new reporting requirements for companies that pay claims to individuals eligible for Medicare.

Summary of Iowa's Private Right of Action for Consumer Fraud

Tue 09 Mar, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed House Bill 712 creating a private right of action for victims of consumer fraud.

"Safe Harbor" Rule Issued for Depositing Contributions to Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans

Tue 09 Mar, 2010 00:00:00 EST

In January 2010, the United States Department of Labor ("DOL") issued final regulations that establish a "safe harbor" time period in which an employer must deposit employee contributions to certain retirement and welfare benefit plans.

FS Partner Wintz Speaks at Inaugural Meeting of Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Giving

Tue 02 Mar, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker partner Dan Wintz spoke at the inaugural 2010 meeting of the Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Giving ("NPPG") in February.

Final ERISA Civil Penalty Regulations for Multiemployer Plans Published

Tue 02 Mar, 2010 00:00:00 EST

On February 26, 2010, the Department of Labor ("DOL") issued final regulations establishing procedures relating to the assessment of civil penalties for multiemployer plans.

P. Brian Bartels Quoted in Midlands Business Journal

Mon 22 Feb, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker associate P. Brian Bartels was interviewed for an article that appeared in the February 5, 2010, edition of the Midlands Business Journal.

Beth Miller Quoted in Midlands Business Journal

Mon 22 Feb, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker associate Beth Miller was interviewed for an article that appeared in the January 22, 2010, edition of the Midlands Business Journal.

H-1B Season Fast Approaching

Mon 22 Feb, 2010 00:00:00 EST

On April 1, 2010, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting filings of new H-1B petitions subject to the cap for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on October 1, 2010 and runs through September 30, 2011.

Dan Wintz Quoted in Midlands Business Journal

Wed 10 Feb, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker partner Dan Wintz was interviewed for a story that ran in the Friday, January 29th edition of the Midlands Business Journal.

Fraser Stryker Partner Brasee Instrumental in Bringing Goodwill Industries Plans to Fruition

Wed 27 Jan, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker partner Mark Brasee played an instrumental role in the completion of three major accomplishments for Goodwill Industries in Omaha.

Department of Labor Issues New Model COBRA Notices

Fri 15 Jan, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Department of Labor issues new model COBRA notices to help plan administrators comply with amendments to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Fraser Stryker Announces Westerhold as Shareholder and Director

Wed 13 Jan, 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker is pleased to announce that Russell A. Westerhold has become a shareholder and director of the Firm.

FS Partner Coyle Recognized in Readers' Choice 2009 Poll in Best Attorney-Personal Injury Category

Mon 28 Dec, 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker partner Michael F. Coyle was recognized in the Readers' Choice Thirteenth Annual Readers' Choice Best of the Big O 2009 poll as Readers' Recommend in the category of Best Attorney-Personal Injury.

Congress Extends COBRA Subsidy

Mon 28 Dec, 2009 00:00:00 EST

On December 19, Congress extended COBRA premium subsidies for certain eligible individuals and implemented new COBRA notice requirements

Treasury Department Announces Regulatory Priorities for 2010

Mon 21 Dec, 2009 00:00:00 EST

On November 24, 2010, the Treasury Department issued its 2009-2010 Priority Guidance Plan. The Priority Guidance Plan details 315 projects the Treasury Department intends to complete over a twelve-month period.

IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates

Fri 11 Dec, 2009 00:00:00 EST

IRS issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.

Fraser Stryker Partner Mark Brasee Awarded Child Saving Institute Ambassador Award

Mon 07 Dec, 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fraser Stryker partner Mark Brasee was selected by Child Saving Institute (CSI) Board to receive its Ambassador Award for his dedication and leadership on behalf of CSI.