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Iowa Supreme Court affirms the removal of Pottawattamie County supervisor for intoxication at Carson town hall
On September 10, the Iowa Supreme Court heard the oral arguments in the case of State v. Belt and issued its opinion on October 2. The Court, in a unanimous opinion authored by Chief Justice Christensen upheld the district court’s
MISTAKES AND WHAT IS COMING
We all make mistakes. Your blogger has made 7 this year. Last year- 9. Senator Eric Schmitt (Clown, Missouri) made one on national TV during the testimony of former DOJ prosecutor Jack Smith. Schmitt was trying to draw a connection between
Iowa Supreme Court to hear oral argument about the presumption of innocence October 2 in Iowa City
State v. Wiggins, Scheduled for oral argument on October 2 at 1:30 PM.
Question: Is it inherently prejudicial to have a uniformed sheriff’s deputy stand next to the witness box while the defendant testifies?
James Wiggins was found guilty of
Federal Court Enforces Forum-Selection Clause in Dealer Agreement
Background Facts
For nearly a decade, G.W. Van Keppel Company served as the exclusive dealer for Cemen Tech, Inc. — an Iowa-based manufacturer of concrete trucks and mixing equipment — across Oklahoma and several other states. Their written dealer agreement
Brick Gentry P.C. Health Law September Update
This monthly update highlights key regulatory developments, enforcement trends, and compliance issues affecting healthcare providers across the continuum—from solo practices to hospitals and large physician groups. Each section includes practical action items to help organizations assess risk and prepare for
Iowa Supreme Court considers standards for assessing religious exemptions in special argument session in Spirit Lake
The Court held oral argument in Andrew Perry v. Dordt University in a special session on September 15 at 7:00 PM in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Question: Under what circumstances may a court reviewing a religious university’s decision to deny a religious
Lawmakers Demand Answers from USDA on Halting of Cyclospora Research
- Lawmakers from both the House and Senate sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on September 17, 2026, demanding that the Agency account for the shuttering of the majority of USDA’s Cyclospora research. Cyclospora contamination was the cause of
Top Ten Reasons to Call Your Employment Attorney
An employment attorney isn’t just for emergencies—they’re a business owners’ best tool for making sure emergencies don’t happen in the first place. Below are the top ten reasons why—and when—you should consult with an employment attorney.
1. Before You Hire.
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Iowa Department of Revenue Increases Personal Liability Tax Assessments: What You Need to Know
Due to significant budget deficits and unwillingness to formally increase taxes, the State of Iowa is looking for ways to shore up the shortfall. One such way is increased and aggressive enforcement of the tax code. Recently, the Iowa Department