Attorney Lori Utsinger obtained a landmark victory on behalf of employers and insurance carriers regarding workers’ compensation shoulder injuries. In 2017, the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Statute was modified and placed the shoulder as a scheduled member rather than...
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How to avoid FMLA problems in Iowa
When Congress created FMLA leave in 1993, their aim was to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them unpaid time off, with job protection, to deal with their family and medical issues. However, some employees in Iowa take advantage...
UTSINGER SUCCESSFULLY ASSERTS INTOXICATION DEFENSE
In a recent Arbitration Decision, a Deputy agreed with Utsinger that a Claimant was not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the new statute regarding intoxication. In the case, a Claimant suffered a low back injury but tested positive for methamphetamine...
2021 Fill the Truck for Cady Day of Service
Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. will be participating in the 2021 Cady Day of Service by hosting Fill the Truck for Family Resources. For more information click: Fill the Truck 2021
RICHARDS APPOINTED TO IOWA RULES OF EVIDENCE TASKFORCE
On August 31, 2021, Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court Susan Christensen entered an order establishing the Iowa Rules of Evidence Substantive Review Task Force to evaluate and recommend substantive updates to the Iowa Rules of Evidence. The Iowa Supreme Court...
MEET OUR LAW CLERK: BARRETT J. BIERSCHENK
Barrett J. Bierschenk is serving as a law clerk for Betty, Neuman & McMahon this summer. He currently attends the University of Iowa College of Law, where he just finished his first year, earning all A grades in his first semester. Barrett is originally from...
RICHARDS OBTAINS IOWA SUPREME COURT RULING INVOLVING FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS MADE WITHIN A CHURCH COMMUNITY
On May 21, 2021, the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the grant of summary judgment to a pastor and his church for claims of breach of fiduciary duty and defamation. The pastor and the church were represented by member/partner Amanda Richards, with assistance...
SHAFF AND RICHARDS OBTAIN SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR EMPLOYER IN WRONGFUL DISCHARGE FEDERAL LITIGATION
On November 19, 2020, Attorney Martha Shaff, with assistance from Amanda Richards, obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court in and for the Southern District of Iowa for an employer in a wrongful discharge case. The Plaintiff filed suit alleging...
Tackett-Hunt to Present at Quad Cities Community Foundation Virtual Estate Planning Seminar
On Thursday, June 5, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Member/Partner Cristy Tackett-Hunt will be teaming up with the Quad Cities Community Foundation to present a free, virtual estate planning seminar via Zoom. Attendees will be able to interact with the presenters...
2020 BNM Workers’ Compensation/Employment Law Workshop Postponed to Later Date
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...
