Pub. 18 2023-2024 Issue 3

November 2023 Principles of Ag/Commercial Loan Documentation Workshop November 14Virtual December 2023 Ag & Beyond Workshop December 12Kearney, NE Ag & Beyond Workshop December 13Norfolk, NE January 2024 State Government Relations Forum January 25Lincoln, NE February 2024 Young Bankers Day at the Capitol February 6Lincoln, NE Operations Conference February 6-7Lincoln, NE Mid-Winter IRA Essentials Workshop February 12-13Virtual […]

I recently joked that I have read an article every week for the past year that says a recession is starting the next month. But where is that recession? Everyone — or maybe some of us — remembers the common rule of thumb that two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth equals

October marked the 20th anniversary of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), an initiative established by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NCSAM aims to provide professionals with online safety education and awareness to keep up with the constantly evolving cyber threat

The use of AI technologies in financial institutions can drastically reduce operational costs while significantly increasing productivity. The technologies of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming an integral piece of the world we live in. These technologies are being deployed across a plethora of fields ranging from simple devices, such as cell phones, to more complex

I have represented lenders and borrowers in CRE and C&I loan transactions for over two decades. The goal of outside counsel is always to accurately reflect the “business” deal of the parties, properly allocate risk and get the transaction closed as efficiently as possible. Of course, there are a number of variables that come into

Farmers and ranchers today face numerous challenges: from the skyrocketing costs of materials to supply chain disruptions to difficulties purchasing rural land — all while interest rates are rising. As a result, many are relying more on credit than ever before. For those who are young, beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers, these obstacles can seem

NBA Friends, Fall is always my favorite time of year as it brings brilliant colors, cooler weather and football season, which is especially exciting if you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan like I am. Fall is also a busy time for our NBA team with the NBA Nebraska Tour, the American Bankers Association (ABA)