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 […]

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

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 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

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

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,