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Kutak Rock is excited to partner with Canadian law firm, Fasken for “A Look Across the Border: Comparing U.S. and Canadian M&A Law” on September 3, 2025! The attorney-led panel will break down the practical issues of cross-border M&A transactions—covering everything from employment and benefits to noncompetes, taxes, indemnification provisions, and evolving tariffs. Register here to gain actionable insights from leading U.S. and Canadian attorneys: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zG2wj0 #KutakRock #CrossBorder #MergersAndAcquisitions

CLIENT ALERT: Effective August 6, 2025, Colorado’s non-compete statue will take effect, notably impacting healthcare professionals and the exception for sale of business interests. Going forward, such agreements only apply if they meet certain salary requirements and protect trade secrets. Our latest client alert provides a detailed analysis of these statutory changes and their potential impact across the industry here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zD-NT0 #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #NonCompete

Kutak Rock attorneys Judy Crosby and Ronald Sylvester will be featured speakers at the upcoming Wyoming Community Development Authority Developer Forum on Wednesday, August 6. Join them as they provide critical insights into the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its implications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Learn more about what to expect from the session here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKSjMUMs #KutakRock #CommunityDevelopment #OneBigBeautifulBill

Kutak Rock, known for financing the largest projects in the U.S. has been working on nuclear energy financing for over 10 years. Seth Kirshenberg, Co-Chair of the firm’s energy practice recently spoke at a nuclear energy meeting with over 1,000 participants alongside Charles Oppenheimer of Oppenheimer Energy on the key aspects of financing advanced nuclear energy projects—including nuclear energy facility re-starts. The discussion covered venture to structured financing, evolving investor trends, the critical role of DOE loans, tax credits and state incentives fueling industry growth. #KutakRock #NuclearEnergy #EnergyInnovation

CLIENT ALERT: A recent decision of the Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission allows Texas franchise tax to be credited against Arkansas income tax that may benefit Arkansas-resident owners of entities doing business in Texas. Affected taxpayers should consult their tax advisers to assess return positions and potential refund claims. For further guidance, see our latest client alert: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zjbXw0 #KutakRock #TaxLaw #ArkansasBusiness

Kutak Rock Served as Bond Counsel to the University of Alaska for the issuance and sale of $43,050,000 in Series A and $57,795,000 in Series B General Revenue Refunding Bonds. The proceeds will enable the University to refinance prior bonds and achieve significant debt service savings. Frederic Marienthal, Jennifer Barrett, Matthias Edrich, Shawn Willette, and Elizabeth Partlow worked on this transaction. More details here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gKHdh4Vj #KutakRock #PublicFinance #Alaska

Attorneys from Kutak Rock traveled to Chicago recently for the 2025 National Association of Women Lawyers Annual Meeting, where they attended panels and heard from such speakers as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund Janai Nelson, and Democracy Docket founder and election attorney Mark Elias. Said one attendee, "There's lots of work to be done to protect our democracy and the disenfranchised members of society, in whatever form." Kim McKelvey, Makyla Jackson, Deborah (Schwager) Froling, Tanya Lawless, Brian Bartels, Ashley Dennis, Michelle Pernicek, Natalie Kozel, and Melissa Araiza were among those who took part this year. #NAWL #WomenInLaw #KutakRock #Chicago

The Tenant Assistance Project (TAP) has always been close to the hearts of Kutak Rock's Omaha attorneys and we're grateful to and proud of Chris Phillips for carrying on the firm's legacy of meaningful pro bono. Thanks for all your hard work, Chris! #KutakRock #ProBono #AffordableHousing #TenantsRights

This summer, our Kansas City office came out swinging! They brought their best to the softball field each week during the annual league. The Rockers played with energy all season, representing Kutak Rock in true team spirit! #KutakRock #TeamBonding #KansasCity 

CLIENT ALERT: Missouri’s paid sick leave law is changing. Governor Mike Kehoe recently signed a bill ending Missouri employers’ obligation to provide earned paid sick time to their employees—taking effect August 28, 2025. Our latest client alert explains what Missouri employers should do now and what’s ahead: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dv7awSsk #KutakRock #EmploymentLaw #PaidSickLeave