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
“Almost every stage of modern healthcare relies on stable and secure computer and network technologies.”
The above is a direct quote from the Office of Civil Rights for Health & Human Services (“OCR”) in its proposed updates…
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/ Health, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
As we routinely discuss on the podcast, much of the success of an organization’s compliance program depends on its culture. Creating and fostering a compliance-minded culture can help ensure employees report suspected compliance…
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/ Health
The 91st General Assembly reconvened at the Capitol on Tuesday for a shortened week due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and the inauguration of President Donald Trump. However, legislators hit the ground running and made…
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/ Elections & Politics, Family Law, Transportation
Providers are required by federal law to return Medicare and Medicaid overpayments within 60 days of identifying the overpayment or they can be liable under the False Claims Act. Since 2016, providers have relied on Centers for…
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/ Health
The 91st General Assembly gaveled in last week to begin the 2025 Iowa legislative session. The Republican Party returned to the Capitol with an even stronger hold on the legislature after the 2024 election, increasing their…
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/ Education Law, Elections & Politics, Health
The Iowa Legislature gaveled in yesterday, Monday, January 13, for the first day of session. All returning and newly elected House and Senate members convened at the Capitol for the first year of the 91st General Assembly…
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/ Elections & Politics, Taxation
As we start a new year, January is a great time to plan ways to refresh your compliance programming for the upcoming year. Compliance training and activities can become stale. They often take a backseat to the day-to-day…
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/ Business Organizations, Health
As the ultimate decision-maker for your organization, your governing body needs to understand compliance and appreciate the compliance risks facing the organization as well as what is needed to mitigate those risks. This…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, Privacy
Last month the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (OIG) released its first industry-specific compliance program guidance aimed at nursing facilities (both skilled and non-skilled). The…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Health
