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....
Click Here to Register Final Chapter 103 Rules Adopted Effective January 20, 2021 Webinar Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Webinar Description On Wednesday, November 18, the Iowa State Board of Education approved the adoption of a new Chapter 103, now titled “Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint,...
By Attorney Carrie Weber On Wednesday, November 18, the Iowa State Board of Education approved the adoption of a new Chapter 103, now titled “Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint, Seclusion, and other Physical Contact with Students.” The rules will become effective January 20, 2021. Changes to Chapter 103 were first proposed...
By Attorney Alec LeSher Effective November 17, 2020, the Governor’s new proclamation imposes stronger social distancing and mask requirements throughout the state. Generally speaking, indoor gatherings of more than 15 people are prohibited, as are outdoor gatherings of more than 30 people. Anyone ages two and older must wear a...
~~ Please Save the Dates ~~ Due to COVID-19, we are cancelling the in-person Employment Law client seminar this year that was to be held on Friday, October 16, in Des Moines. We are revamping this educational program to be held as a webinar series across several weeks. Due to...
