Of all of the available options in estate planning, trusts are one of the most vexing components for many people. So, what can a trust do? Well, for starters, it is important to clarify your own goals, then decide how to structure the trust to achieve those goals. For...
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Month: October 2019
Defending employers in workers’ compensation cases
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Workers' Compensation Defense
Some people in the Quad Cities may believe that the workers' compensation process is almost "automatic." However, that is far from the case. Just because workers submit claims that they were injured on the job does not mean that workers' compensation benefits will be...
Addressing sensitive issues in joint ventures
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Firm News
A joint venture between two companies can be a positive and profitable experience, but the underlying structure of the relationship, as well as the expected goals to be achieved, must be carefully outlined in advance. Addressing sensitive issues in joint ventures is a...
A bad outcome is not always medical malpractice
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Firm News, Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Defense
In your work as a physician, not every case turns out as you would hope, and some patients simply cannot find the healing they are seeking. This may be because they wait too long to seek help, their symptoms are not immediately discernable, they are not truthful when...
Recent Decision: Notice Defense Successful to Iowa Employer in Workers’ Compensation Action
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Workers' Compensation Defense
Attorney Peter Thill obtained a favorable decision for an Employer upholding a notice defense before the Iowa Workers' Compensation Commission. A copy of the decision can be found here: Rozga decision.pdf
Recent Decision: Grant of Summary Judgment to Employer in Bad Faith Action Upheld before Iowa Court of Appeals
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Firm News, Recent Verdicts/Decisions
The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms a decision of the district court granting summary judgment to the employer and third party administrator in a bad faith action. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the District Court ruled in favor of the Defendants finding that...
Peter Thill to Present on Settlements at Annual IWAC Seminar
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 14, 2019 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation Defense
Attorney Peter Thill will be presenting on Workers' Compensation Settlements at the annual IAWC seminar in West Des Moines, IA on October 17-18, 2019.
What should you include in your estate plan?
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 11, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Our readers may have seen a recent post here that discussed the wide variety of options that Iowa residents may consider when it comes to putting together a comprehensive estate plan. No two plans are the same, as each will vary depending on the financial and family...
Building a case in civil litigation
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Oct 3, 2019 | Civil Litigation
Any Quad Cities resident or business entity named as a "defendant" in civil litigation may be taken back by the allegations against them and, therefore, may be struggling to put together a cohesive defense strategy. But, just like plaintiffs, defendants must carefully...
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