The profile picture suddenly features one parent and the kids smiling at a pumpkin patch. Another picture shows a buff body at the gym. Perhaps a vague motivational quote. Finally, the post about their spouse being a narcissist…
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/ Civil Procedure, Electronic Discovery, Family Law
Friday, March 7 marked the first funnel deadline for the 2025 Iowa legislative session. By midnight, policy bills had to be passed by a committee in its originating chamber to remain eligible for consideration this year…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Taxation
Divorce changes everything—including your finances. Many people underestimate the true cost of living solo until it’s too late. Your financial affidavit isn’t just paperwork—it’s your financial lifeline…
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/ Family Law, Finance & Banking
Last week, Iowa Republicans fast-tracked legislation related to civil rights and gender identity in Iowa, and hundreds of protesters convened at the Capitol each day. New bills continued to be introduced ahead of the first…
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/ Civil Rights, Education Law, Elections & Politics
It is rarely a good idea to ignore an agency request or summons, to thumb your nose at agency authority, or to simply tell them to go pound sand. There have been a variety of issues in agencies where failure to cooperate and/or…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
In January, the Department of Justice released its annual fraud statistics summarizing health care fraud settlements and judgments during the 2024 fiscal year. Last year, there were over $2.9 billion in fraud settlements and…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Professional Malpractice
It is not uncommon for healthcare providers to want to offer employees a discount on their services as a way to show their appreciation and as an added benefit to retain and attract candidates. While these discount programs…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law
In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friend looks at him and says, “Well just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got chipped before we even left…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Week 6 of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session has come and gone. Inside the Capitol, it was bustling with members of the public protesting and testifying in subcommittee while the outside world experienced sub-zero temperatures…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Health
As most public employers know, the rules that apply to the rest of the private employment world are sometimes different for them, particularly when it comes to pay, leave, and similar items. Iowa Code 29A.28 provides that public…
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/ Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law, Military Law
You're going through a divorce. Your spouse says something that cuts deep—maybe they call you an unfit parent or threaten that you'll walk away with nothing. These brief yet hurtful comments can trigger impulsive actions. But…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Family Law
Week 5 of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session closed with the first major deadline of the year. Individual legislators had until Friday, February 14, to request bills and joint resolution drafts to the Legislative Services Agency…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Energy & Utilities
Iowa mourned the passing of Representative Martin Graber this week, who experienced a sudden heart attack on Friday, January 31. The House of Representatives canceled the majority of business on Monday for the visitation and…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Energy & Utilities
The decision to divorce is never easy. From the initial contemplation to untangling shared finances, the process demands careful thought at every turn. Once you've made the decision to file, you face your first legal hurdle:…
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/ Civil Procedure, Family Law
The 91st General Assembly reconvened at the Capitol for a full week of legislating. Last week, there were 144 new bill introductions between both chambers, and 90 bills passed out of subcommittee. Currently, 33 bills have passed…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Government Contracting
