Five Things You Need To Know About Iowa's New Mechanic's Lien Law - January 30, 2013

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Reminder - Super Bowl Advertising and Use of the Word "Super Bowl" - January 14, 2013

With the "Super Bowl" coming up in February, it's time for a reminder that the term "Super Bowl" is a trademark owned by the NFL and licensed to advertisers and the network that carries the game. Read More »

 

Required "Owner Notice" Language under Iowa's New Lien Law - October 22, 2012

Under the new law, such general contractors must still provide an "owner notice" to the owner, via a construction contract or separate notice, at the outset of the project, as is required under existing law, in order to preserve the right to later file a lien. Read More »

 

Rob Dixon and Mark Wickham to Provide Update on the JOBS Act - October 22, 2012

On Friday, Oct. 26, from noon-1 p.m., Davis Brown attorneys Rob Dixon and Mark Wickham will provide an update on the JOBS Act at StartupCity Des Moines. The Lunch and Learn will Read More »

 

Iowa's New Mechanic's Lien Law - Notices from the Secretary of State - June 22, 2012

Under Iowa's New Mechanic's Lien Law, the Secretary of State's office will send out various notices to the homeowner. Read More »

 

FCC Proposes Bandwidth for Wireless Medical Monitoring - May 18, 2012

The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) frequently speaks about the "ubiquitous connected platform" that is being created by the ongoing use of private electronic devices, like smart phones and tablets, in a medical setting... Read More »

 

The New NRLB Rules: What is the Current Status? - May 16, 2012

On May 15, 2012, the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. enjoined effect of the new NLRB election rules, noting in the opinion that the NLRB did not have a legal quorum voting when the rules were enacted... Read More »

 

Mismatched Socks Won't Get You Sued - May 15, 2012

Mismatched socks won't get you sued, but mismatched employment policies will... Read More »

 

Updates on Recent EEOC Guidance on Criminal Background Checks - May 10, 2012

On April 25, 2012, by a four to one vote, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, (EEOC) created a new guidance relating to criminal background checks. Criminal background checks have become increasingly popular over the last several years as employers work to streamline their workforces, minimize staff turn-over and mitigate the potentially complex and expensive claims of failure to supervise or negligent hiring. Read More »

 

Temp Agency Workers - Who is the Employer? - May 9, 2012

Businesses can benefit from utilizing workers provided by a staffing or temp agency. However, you should be aware that under Iowa law, these workers may also be considered employees... Read More »