By Attorneys Carrie Weber and Elizabeth Heffernan Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Mahanoy Area School District v. Levy, a student free speech case involving important First Amendment issues for school districts. Primarily the case considered whether, and to what extent, public school officials may...
March 2020 seems so long ago, and yet just like it was yesterday. While COVID didn’t slow us down work-wise, it did reduce our ability to meet in person with our clients. As we continue to conduct business via Zoom and phone calls – we are excited to announce we...
By Attorney Lindsay Vaught 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 area. Please note...
By Attorney 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 $1.9 trillion package...
By Attorney Jenna Sabroske 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...
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...
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 mask when indoors in...
~~ 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...
