By Attorneys Mike Galloway, Ann Smisek and Elizabeth Heffernan On June 17, 2021, Governor Reynolds’ signed Senate File 342 into law. This bill, also known as the “Back the Blue” law, addresses many code sections and topics pertaining to police departments; however, this client alert focuses specifically on changes to...
By Attorneys Emily Kolbe, Rebecca Reif, Alec LeSher Whether student athletes should be paid has been a hotly debated issue for years. On June 21, the United States Supreme Court weighed in, issuing a lengthy decision in National College Athletic Association v. Alston. The Court was asked to decide whether...
By Attorneys Carrie Weber and Elizabeth Heffernan Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Mahanoy Area School District v. Levy, a student free speech case involving important First Amendment issues for school districts. Primarily the case considered whether, and to what extent, public school officials may...
March 2020 seems so long ago, and yet just like it was yesterday. While COVID didn’t slow us down work-wise, it did reduce our ability to meet in person with our clients. As we continue to conduct business via Zoom and phone calls – we are excited to announce we...
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., a Des Moines-based law firm, has been selected for inclusion in the Chambers USA 2021 edition. The firm continues to be recognized in the practice areas of Labor & Employment and Litigation: General Commercial. Since 1990, Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in a...
By Attorneys Lindsay Vaught and Alec LeSher Now that all adults are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, employers have questions surrounding their legal responsibilities when it comes to employees and vaccination. This Client Alert addresses some frequently asked questions and the current state of administrative guidance in this evolving...
By Attorneys Alec LeSher and Aaron Hilligas On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which took full effect on April 1, 2021. The ARPA is set to expire on September 30, 2021. Along with providing another round of stimulus checks to qualifying citizens, this...
By Attorney Jenna Bishop During the 2021 legislative session, the Iowa Department of Revenue proposed legislation to remove the multiresidential property tax assessment classification (which was only recently created as of January 1, 2015). The proposed legislation was passed as House File 418, was signed into law by Governor Reynolds...
Carrie Weber has been elected shareholder at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Carrie is a member of the firm’s Education Law Practice Area, serving K-12 school districts and Area Education Agencies, with an emphasis in special education. She currently leads the firm's Student Issues Practice Group. Carrie has a strong passion...
Each webinar will be held on Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, covering a different Employment Law topic. Webinar Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 The 2021 Ahlers & Cooney webinar series is focused on current employment law topics that are important and relevant for all entities....
