(a) Time and Method.
Where a party may be entitled to receive attorney's fees and related
nontaxable expenses, the court may order, on its own or a party's motion,
the time and method of making showings regarding a fee award. Otherwise,
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d)(2) controls the time and method for
filing a claim for attorney's fees and related nontaxable expenses.
(b) Support for Application.
A party applying for attorney's fees and related nontaxable expenses must
support the application with appropriate and reliable evidence and authority,
including affidavits and any written argument. "Block billing"—meaning an
entry containing multiple tasks with only one increment of time noted (like
3.20 hours) and one amount billed ($304.00) for the collection of listed
tasks—is prohibited. Attorneys should follow appropriate criteria in
connection with fee applications.
(c) Potential Award Issues.
Where a potential fee award issue exists, attorneys should consult the Fee
Application Guidelines in Nebraska Civil Rule 54.4.
