In the July 15, 2013 issue of Bond Buyer, Ahlers & Cooney place in the Top 10 Rankings for Bond Counsel: Competitive Issues in the first half of 2013. The number indicated in parenthesis represents amount. 1. Foster Pepper PLLC ($2,163.5) 2. Kutak Rock LLP ($1,269.4) 3. Orrick Herrington &...
Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm Celebrates 125th Anniversary Firm has long-standing reputation of leadership across many sectors Des Moines, Iowa (July 17, 2013) A major milestone for the Ahlers & Cooney law firm will be reached this month as the firm celebrates its 125th Anniversary. In 1888, the firm's doors...
EEOC Issues New Guidance on Cancer, Epilepsy, Diabetes, and Intellectual Disabilities The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new Q&A documents regarding the effect on the ADAAA on the definition of "disability," as applied to individuals with cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities. Prior to the ADAAA's enactment in...
Jim Hanks of Ahlers & Cooney Receives Award from National PELRA for Implementing New Reporting Mechanism Des Moines, Iowa (May 24, 2013) Attorney Jim Hanks, Shareholder with the Ahlers & Cooney law firm, has received the 2013 Pacesetter Award from the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association (NPELRA). The Pacesetter...
Recent FMLA Updates: Changes to the FMLA Notice Poster and a DOL Interpretation Addressing FMLA-Protected Leave for Caring for Adult Children FMLA Notice Poster The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notice poster has been revised (revised poster available here). It is required to be posted/ distributed by March 8,...
In the February 13, 2013 issue of Bond Buyer, Ahlers & Cooney place in the Top 10 Rankings for Bond Counsel. The number indicated in parenthesis represents volume. 1. Miller Canfield ($4,184.9) 2. Chapman and Cutler ($4,150.8) 3. Quarles & Brady ($3,916.7) 4. Gilmore & Bell ($3,829.2) 5. Kutak Rock...
Danielle Haindfield selected for Des Moines’ Forty Under 40 List Des Moines, Iowa (February 4, 2013) Danielle Haindfield was recently selected to the Des Moines Business Record’s “Forty Under 40” 2013 class. Last week, the publication announced the list of 40 local business leaders – all under the age of...
Kristy Latta Elected Shareholder at Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm Des Moines, Iowa (January 4, 2013) Kristy Latta was recently elected shareholder at Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Kristy’s primary practice is in the firm’s Education Law area, serving school district and community college clients. She has handled a variety of...
Modified Fair Credit Reporting Act Forms Required Effective January 1, 2013 Three forms required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have been modified and are required effective January 1, 2013. The three modified forms are the Summary of Consumer Rights, the Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities, and the Notice of...
