Everyone dies eventually. Some people pass on without having a plan in place. Estate planning is an adult responsibility that many people find unpleasant. They do not like contemplating their own mortality or the risk to their loved ones should anything happen to...
Social media has become a part of everyday life for many people and companies. People tend to share various aspects of their life without thinking much about what they post. This tendency can result in some unexpected consequences. Employers may be interested in...
There are numerous ways to address child custody matters during an Iowa divorce. Parents can sometimes negotiate their own custody arrangements where they agree on a specific division of parenting time and decision-making authority. Other times, parents litigate or...
Although most employment in Iowa is the at-will variety, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't be careful when making related decisions. If you terminate someone in a manner that violates state or federal law, it could result in a costly lawsuit against the business....
Iowa law requires divorce property settlements to be considered equitable to both parties. What this means is that both parties to a settlement receive what they need to support themselves on their own. In some cases, this may mean that one partner receives a greater...
No employer wants to deal with compliance violations, especially when they have to do with the rights of their employees. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure your FMLA administration is fully covered. In addition to the protection it gives...
Member/Partner Edward Rose will serve as the President of the Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for 2023.
Whether your children are getting closer to adulthood or are still very small, going through a divorce can be challenging. Everyone in the family will have a range of feelings as you all learn what divorce will mean for everyone. Telling your children about a divorce...
Employer found not liable for alleged neck injury and resulting cervical fusion (C6-7 anterior diskectomy, decompression and fusion with allograft and internal fixation) due to stepping on and off a fortruck at work. Claimant presented inconsistent history of alleged...
Whenever a couple divorces in Iowa, all of their assets must be split between the two spouses. That division includes retirement accounts. However, splitting those accounts is more complicated and has different legal considerations than other marital property. Here is...
