Iowa’s Conflicting Firework Laws Result from Public Safety Concerns
The Fourth of July — arguably America’s favorite national holiday — is just around the corner, which means people coast-to-coast are thinking of celebrating with fireworks. For Iowans, though, whether or not they can ring in Independence Day with a literal boom is not clear due to state, federal, and county laws conflicting with one […]
Wrongful Death Claims in Iowa
A death that was caused by another person or entity’s negligent or wrongful acts can qualify as a “wrongful death.” When a wrongful death happens in the state of Iowa, the damages that are awarded to beneficiaries of the deceased are distributed as part of that person’s estate. Wrongful death claims can be filed in […]
Supreme Court Addresses Iowa’s Controversial Forfeiture Policy
Iowa’s Supreme Court recently made a ruling that will hinder law enforcements attempts to seize cash and property it believes is associated with a crime. The court ruled that police can’t force people to answer questions about seized property before returning it. The decision will also require courts to determine if law enforcement properly and […]
How the Laws Changed in Iowa After the 2018 Legislative Session
The 2018 legislative session in Iowa closed in early May. The Republican majority brought about a number of key changes to a variety of laws. What are the legal changes that you should know? We have outlined them here in our Southeast Iowa personal injury law blog for your convenience. We want our clients to […]
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa & Southeast Region Enjoys Business Growth
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and the surrounding Southeast region has seen some positive business growth in the last year. By way of example, Innovairre reported adding at least 100 new employees to its roster. The digital printing company has invested a reported $15 million in its Mt. Pleasant facility. Continental’s Mount Pleasant, IA, plant, its premier […]
Is Your Taxpayer Money Being Used to Settle Lawsuits?
When a government official does wrong in their line of duty, they can get targeted with a discrimination lawsuit that seeks fair compensation for harassment, unjust treatment, and so on. At a cursory glance, you are probably cheering on people who are brave enough to sue a politician or agency member for inappropriate behavior, undue […]
Creating a ‘Culture of Safety’ in Honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, which took place March 11 – 17, 2018, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement promoted increases in medical standards for patients. In conjunction with this event, Heartland Health Research Institute released an article focusing on the issues and possible improvements in Iowan patient care. The Problem According to a 2017 safety survey conducted by the institute, […]
