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
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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...
How is marital property divided in Iowa?
Dividing your property is one of the most important decisions you will have to make when ending your marriage. For most couples, much of their property is entangled together, or one partner helps the other manage and invest their inheritances, gifts and property they...
Thill to present on COVID-19 Impact on Workers’ Compensation Claims
Member/Partner Peter Thill will be presenting "COVID-19: IMPACTS ON INDUSTRY AND CLAIM OUTCOMES" at Gallagher Bassett's upcoming Webinar. The Webinar will feature topics including: What to expect in a post-COVID workers' compensation environment. The effect of...
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...
Is a workers’ compensation claim valid?
Most Iowa employers are required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. However, there are certain instances in which a worker may not be entitled to reimbursement for medical bills and lost wages even if they have been hurt on the job. There...
Helping your child adjust to life after divorce
An Iowa judge will use the "best interest of the child" standard when determining how parenting time is allocated after a divorce. In some cases, a judge may make decisions that you don't agree with, such as being declared a noncustodial parent. However, it's...
BNM WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBER/PARTNER: BRANDON LOBBERECHT
We are very please to announce that effective January 1, 2021, Brandon Lobberecht joins the firm as our newest member/partner. Brandon has been practicing law in Iowa since 2013 and in Illinois since 2014. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 2010 with a...
BNM CHANGES EMAIL ADDRESSES: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Effective immediately our firm e-mail addresses have changed. Please update your contact lists to reflect the following: Steven H. Jacobs Email address: [email protected] Legal Assistant: Rene Jacobs [email protected] Martha L. Shaff Email...
