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Mar
Idiopathic Falls Re-Examined
The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a decision that re-examined compensability of idiopathic injuries, specifically falls on level, unobstructed, and dry floors.
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Bad Faith When Penalty Benefits Denied
Nonconforming Use Bill Introduced
Iowa Department of Revenue Formally Publishes Amended WET Tax Rules for Landlords
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Apr
Daniela Talmadge named co-chair of Technology Association of Iowa Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Daniela Talmadge, an associate attorney in the litigation and immigration departments, was recently named co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the Technology Association of Iowa.
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Davis Brown Attorneys Participate in NYU's Civil Jury Project
Jodie McDougal Leads Training for Contractors
Lori Chesser Presents at AILA MidWinter Conference
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Apr
Davis Brown Law Firm Celebrates 99th Birthday of Congressman Neal Smith
Iowa's longest-serving Congressman, Neal Smith, celebrated his 99th birthday on March 23 and his Davis Brown Law Firm colleagues joined in a celebration on Wednesday, April 3.
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Davis Brown Law Firm Announces New President
Attorney Steve Morain Announces Retirement
Davis Brown Attorneys Recognized in ISBA Pro Bono Honor Roll
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Apr
2019 Legislative Report - Week Fourteen
At the close of Week 14, with 2 weeks left until the scheduled adjournment date of May 3rd, both House and Senate Majority Leadership teams are signaling that the session is nearly complete.
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Long Term Care Facilities and Music Licensing
2019 Legislative Report - Week Thirteen
Oh The Questions - DOL Opinion Letter re: FMLA leave designation
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Feb
Open Internet: Dead or Alive?
John Pietila presented this webinar on the subject of Net Neutrality or Open Internet to the Iowa Communications Alliance in February 2017.
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Corporate Governance for Commercial Telcos
Wage and Hour Issues Presentation Before NTCA and NCMIC
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