Iowa's recent ban on text messaging while driving is a clear message that Iowa will not tolerate distracted driving. The new law states, "A person shall not use a hand-held electronic communication device to write, send, or read a text message while driving a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle...
Every year, the American Bar Association's Section of Labor & Employment Law's Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee compiles summaries of significant employment-case-law developments for the year. Amanda Wachuta contributed to the 2010 reports of the Subcommittee on the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (which can be accessed here) Subcommittee on...
As you may have seen on the news or read in the paper, on January 1, 2011, certain amendments to the Iowa Code provisions governing carrying weapons went into effect. In a nutshell, the amendments made it easier to get a non-professional permit to carry weapons in the State of...
Dave Luginbill and Randy Stefani, partners in the Litigation practice area at Ahlers & Cooney, were published in the January 27, 2011 "E&O Prevention" e-newsletter for Agents of America (AOA).
The article is titled, "Iowa Supreme Court Heightens Duty Owed by an Insurance Agent."
AOA is an association dedicated to the personal and professional growth, stability and management of its agent members and their agencies.
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibits employers from using, requesting, requiring, or purchasing the genetic information of employees or applicants for employment. "Genetic information" includes, among other things, genetic test results and family medical history of an employee or applicant for employment. On November 9,...
Nathan Overberg, shareholder and practice area leader in employment and labor law, was featured in the November 7, 2010 Des Moines Register. Reporter Kayla Craig worked with Nathan on this placement.
Ivan Webber, partner with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., received the 2010 Public Service Award from the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) at their annual conference on October 6, 2010. This award recognizes substantial contributions to the municipal utilities industry and lasting statewide influence. Organized in 1947, the Iowa Association...
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. With that in mind, we wanted to remind you about a statutory obligation for employers that is new this year: Iowa Code section 91A.5A. This statute requires employers to provide employees who are veterans paid or unpaid time off for Veterans Day, November 11,...
