J. David Aiken - Extension Water and Agricultural Law Specialist

David Aiken

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Work Filley Hall (FYH) 103D
Lincoln NE 68583-0922
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Work 402-472-1848 On campus, dial 2-1848
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Business owners were initially mandated to submit Beneficial Ownership Information to the U.S. Treasury by January 1, 2025, but the requirement is paused pending higher court decisions. (Center for Agricultural Profitability photo)

Judge Suspends Reporting Requirements for Business Owners Under Corporate Transparency Act

December 6, 2024
The CTA reporting requirements have been suspended until further action is taken by a higher federal court; affected entities are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential compliance if the injunction is lifted.

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As verbal leases are still common amongst American farmers, it’s important for all parties to give careful attention to legal timelines when entering an agreement to avoid disputes. (CAP photo)

Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease in Nebraska

August 21, 2024
It's important to understand your rights when entering or terminating a verbal farm lease. This article provides best practices for termination to mitigate risks and foster smoother transitions.

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Regardless of the type of lease — written, verbal, or even multiple year — the landlord should have clear communication with the tenant. You can avoid any miscommunication or pitfalls by sending a termination notice before Sept. 1, even for written leases.

Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease in Nebraska

August 10, 2023
The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated. In this article, Nebraska Extension shares recommendations and deadlines for clearly communicating lease changes or termination.

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Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease

August 11, 2022
Extension educators share recommendations on terminating verbal land and pasture leases when disputes arise.

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Terminating a Verbal Farm Land Lease

August 12, 2021
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or "handshake" agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease disputes more difficult to resolve.

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Cornhusker Economics: 2020 Nebraska Property Tax Changes

August 27, 2020
The Nebraska Unicameral enacted significant property tax relief legislation in the closing days of the 2020 legislative session. The compromise establishes a refundable state income tax credit of an estimated 6% of the property taxes paid for local schools (excluding property taxes for school bonds and school budget overrides).

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Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease

August 14, 2020
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or 'handshake' agreements. The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated.

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Business Powers of Attorney for Nebraska Farm and Ranch Business Owners

May 21, 2020
In the case where there is no well-structured legal documentation of who assumes business functions when a key manager is incapacitated —which would likely include many Nebraska farms and ranches — the business owner may seek to provide business operational continuity should they become unable to do so.

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