by amandarichards | May 22, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
Previously, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission instituted an emergency rule for additional COVID-19 protections for frontline workers and first responders. Following that rule, Illinois retailers and manufacturers filed a lawsuit regarding the...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of employers to close their offices and lay off employees. After these tough, yet necessary decisions employers and their employees must navigate the overwhelming world of unemployment compensation. Generally, unemployment...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
If you operate a small business in the states of Iowa and Illinois, there are some available relief options that may assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching. When researching relief programs and...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 19, 2020 | Barb Wallace, Blog, Family Law
The AMML and AFCC has released a joint statement re: Guidelines for Parents who are divorced or separated and sharing custody during the COVID-19 Crisis. Please CLICK HERE to read the Statement. This blog post was written by Barbara K. Wallace.
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Firm News, Firm News And Events, News/Events
In a response to the uncertainty of the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, BNM announced today that the majority of its lawyers and staff will begin working remotely on Friday, March 20,2020. The firm will continually monitor this rapidly evolving situation and will adapt...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog, Firm News And Events
The primary objective of Betty, Neuman & McMahon at this time it to ensure that all of our clients, employees, and our larger community are safe and healthy. Relying on information and guidance provided by our local, state, and federal leaders regarding COVID-19...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Events And Seminars, Firm News And Events
Registration is Live for the 2020 BNM Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law Workshop. This Workshop features our Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law Attorneys presenting on the latest trends and topics in this ever changing field of...
by 3250164 | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Workers' Compensation Defense
Background Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently spreading across the globe, affecting dozens of countries. Thirteen states in the USA are reporting COVID-19 cases as of the date of this memorandum. According to the CDC, it is believed COVID-19 is spreading...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog, Events And Seminars, Firm News
Save the date for the 2020 BNM Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law Workshop. This Free Seminar will feature our Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law attorneys discussing the latest trends and issues facing employers today. Registration...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Civil Litigation
The Iowa Dram Shop Act (Iowa Code 123.92) gives an individual a cause of action against an establishment that sells alcohol to a person who in turn causes another’s claimed damages or injuries. This Act plays out in our courtrooms most often in cases of drunk driving...
