By Attorneys Miriam Van Heukelem, Elizabeth Heffernan and Jazmine Polk On March 22, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed Senate File 482, more commonly known as the “Bathroom Bill,” into law. This new law goes into effect immediately and includes a number of requirements and prohibitions pertaining to the use of bathrooms...
Brett Nitzschke and Emily Ellingson have joined the Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. law firm as Special Counsel, both focusing their practice in the area of Education Law. Brett Nitzschke focuses his practice on K-12 school districts as a member of the firm’s Education Law Practice Area. He provides daily counsel...
Emily Duffy recently joined Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in the Government Law Practice Area. She will be working with cities, counties, and other public entities in addressing all legal aspects of their operations, including litigation. She will counsel clients regarding procurement and bidding matters, public records,...
By Attorneys Jason Comisky and Elizabeth Burnett HF 418, enacted in 2021, provided that certain property previously classified as multiresidential is classified as residential for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. No corresponding changes were made to Iowa Code Section 441.21(4) which establishes the calculation used to...
Jenna Sabroske has been elected shareholder at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Jenna joined the firm in 2017 as a member of the firm’s Public Law Practice Area, after clerking with the firm while she attended Drake Law School. Jenna primarily works with cities and counties throughout the state of Iowa....
By attorneys Danielle Haindfield and Conner Wasson The Iowa Department of Transportation’s vertical infrastructure advisory committee adjusted the competitive bid and quote thresholds applicable to public improvement projects with bid dates on or after January 1, 2023. School districts are subject to the new thresholds, but only as they relate...
By Attorneys Maria Brownell and Kristine Stone The Iowa Department of Transportation’s horizontal and vertical infrastructure advisory committees adjusted the competitive bid and quote thresholds applicable to public improvement projects with bid dates on or after January 1, 2023. Cities with a population of 50,000 or less must bid horizontal...
This client webinar will educate members of IEP teams about the legal importance of the Prior Written Notice (PWN) and how it is used when conflicts arise. We will cover the legal basics of the document, practical considerations, common misconceptions, consequences of non-compliance, and provide several real examples of quality...
Keyan McAreavy and Jazmine Polk recently joined Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as Associate Attorneys. Keyan McAreavy – Keyan joined the firm in 2022 as a member of the Workers’ Compensation Law Practice Group. The Group serves a broad base of both private and public clients, including self-insured employers, insured employers,...
By Attorneys Ann Smisek & Aaron Hilligas Here are the steps and important dates for the recertification election process for collective bargaining agreements that expire June 30, 2023. 1. Do you have a collective bargaining agreement or extension agreement in place for your bargaining units? If so, immediately email the...
