In an opinion filed February 24, 2023, the Iowa Supreme Court in City of Ames v. Iowa Public Employment Relations Board ruled Iowa Code section 20.32 does not extend broader bargaining rights to nontransit employees in a bargaining unit made
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Iowa Supreme Court set to hear oral arguments in five cases Feb. 12 and 13
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The Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in five cases Feb. 12 and 13, and four other cases will be submitted to the Court without oral argument. Go to On Brief’s Cases in the Pipeline page to…
Sub-Subcontractor Loses Mechanics’ Lien Rights
By John Lande
A recent decision from the Iowa Court of Appeals highlights a significant trap for contractors working on commercial construction. LM Construction, Inc. v. HGIK Hospitality, LLC, began when property owner HGIK Hospitality (“Property Owner”) hired general contractor DDG Construction…
Sub-Subcontractor Loses Mechanics’ Lien Rights
By John Lande
A recent decision from the Iowa Court of Appeals highlights a significant trap for contractors working on commercial construction. LM Construction, Inc. v. HGIK Hospitality, LLC, began when property owner HGIK Hospitality (“Property Owner”) hired general contractor DDG Construction…
Sub-Subcontractor Loses Mechanics’ Lien Rights
By John Lande
A recent decision from the Iowa Court of Appeals highlights a significant trap for contractors working on commercial construction. LM Construction, Inc. v. HGIK Hospitality, LLC, began when property owner HGIK Hospitality (“Property Owner”) hired general contractor DDG Construction…
Work Continues on Antimicrobial Solutions for Food Safety
Antimicrobial solutions are used to reduce contaminants on raw foods such as meats, vegetables and fruits. This is analogous to washing food prior to using it in one’s own kitchen, although these compounds enhance the washing action, says Martha Ewing,…
Franchising Expo in Ames This Friday & Saturday
By Rush Nigut
The owner of the North Grand Mall in Ames, GK Development, Inc., is holding a franchise expo this Friday and Saturday. A number of franchising and business experts will give presentations including successful franchisees from Central Iowa. The expo is…
Employees Pose Biggest Threat to Data Security
By Rush Nigut
A recent audit by Palisade Systems of Ames, Iowa found that the biggest threat to a data breach or theft comes from employees or consultants that do not property secure the data they are entrusted with. Companies may spend millions…