By Attorneys Aaron Hilligas, Ann Smisek and Elizabeth Heffernan On Friday, November 12, 2021, the panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued a decision temporarily halting enforcement of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) pending adequate judicial review. This decision further ordered that OSHA...
The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) recently announced the prestigious recognition of attorney Kristine Stone as a member of the 2021 Class of Fellows. Kristine is a shareholder with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., and is a member of the Government Law Practice Area. Her practice focuses on representing cities, counties,...
By Attorneys Aaron Hilligas, Ann Smisek and Elizabeth Heffernan On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing. The ETS, which takes effect immediately upon publication, puts in place various requirements for employers pertaining to vaccination and...
Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., a Des Moines-based law firm, has been recognized in ten Tier 1 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for its 2022 rankings. Commercial Litigation Construction Law Education Law Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor & Employment Litigation - Municipal Municipal...
Joseph Malanson and Logan Brundage recently joined Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as Associate Attorneys. Joseph Malanson joined the firm as a member of the Education Law Practice Area focused in the areas of Public Finance and Procurement/Contracting. He will assist K-12 school districts on a variety of issues, including those...
Iowa Code Section 280.31, signed into law on May 20, 2021, prohibits public school districts from requiring masks or face coverings for employees, students, or visitors. As you are likely aware, a federal lawsuit challenging Iowa Code 280.31 was recently filed on behalf of a local disability rights organization and...
Three lawyers from Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., a Des Moines-based law firm, were recently selected by their peers for “Lawyer of the Year” in respective practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 edition for Des Moines. Eric Boehlert was selected as Best Lawyer of the Year in Des...
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...
