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By attorneys Beth Grob, Emily Kolbe, Miriam Van Heukelem, and Jim Wainwright On May 17, 2024, Governor Reynolds signed into law House File 2652, an act relating to school security. The law includes provisions related to school bonds issuances, use of SAVE funds, use of professional development funds, and school...
By attorneys Emily Ellingson, Rachel Fritz and Rebecca Reif In recent months, there have been significant changes to legal and regulatory requirements impacting employers. Some of the more significant changes include modifications to the salary requirements for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, updated rules prohibiting non-compete agreements with...
Monday, June 24, 2024 9:00 am Registration 9:30 am to 4:00 pm - Seminar We will be providing updated training to prepare your Title IX team to implement the new regulations that go into effect on August 1, 2024. AGENDA: • Overview of major Title IX changes -- Miriam Van...
SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Seminar Attendees will have the option to attend in person or receive the recordings after the seminar. Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines, Iowa Details on the program agenda and registration information will be...
On Friday, April 19, 2024, nearly two years after proposed changes to Title IX regulations were released, the U.S. Department of Education published its final Title IX regulations. These new rules roll back and modify many portions of the 2020 Title IX regulations, and will go into effect on August...
By attorneys Maria Brownell, Elizabeth Burnett & Kristine Stone The Legislature passed Senate File 2096, which the Governor signed on April 3, 2024 (“SF 2096”). Prior to SF 2096, all appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision of Iowa were required to be gender balanced pursuant to...
By attorney Emily Duffy Senate File 2095, signed by the Governor on April 2, 2024, (SF 2095) adds Chapter 675 to the Iowa Code and is known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. SF 2095 also amended Iowa Code sections 331.301 (County Home Rule) and 364.1 (City Home Rule). Specifically,...
By Attorney Emily Ellingson On March 27, 2024, Governor Reynolds signed House File 2612 into law which, among other things, established new minimum salaries for teachers. Under this new law, effective July 1, 2024, the salaries for new teachers must be at least $47,500, and the salaries for teachers with...
Attorney Maria Brownell, a shareholder at Ahlers & Cooney, was selected as a member of the Business Record’s 2024 Forty Under 40 class. These 40 local business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community...
On December 29, 2023, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa granted a preliminary injunction in two pending lawsuits, ruling that portions of Iowa Senate File 496 cannot be implemented or enforced while the lawsuits remain pending. The effect of this ruling, and as explained more...
