Affirmation of the Contradictory Affidavit Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases by Iowa Supreme Court Introduction The case of Sharon K. Susie and Larry D. Susie v. Family Health Care of Siouxland,...
Affirmation of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in Juvenile Attempted Murder: State of Iowa v. Jarrod Dale Majors Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Jarrod Dale Majors (940 N.W.2d...
Iowa Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Self-Defense and Stand-Your-Ground in State v. Fordyce Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Steve W. Fordyce II, decided on March 6, 2020, the...
Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Standards for Enforcing LLC Membership Repurchase Agreements and Indemnification Provisions Introduction In the case of Homeland Energy Solutions, LLC v. Steve J....
Affirming Best Interests in Termination of Abandoned Parental Rights: In the Interest of B.H.A. Introduction The case of In the Interest of B.H.A., Minor Child. J.R., Mother, Appellant, v. M.A.,...
Residual Exception to the Hearsay Rule: Iowa Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Standards Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Dewayne Michael Veverka, 938 N.W.2d 197 (Iowa 2020), the...
Supreme Court of Iowa Upholds Non-Retroactivity of Plain in Postconviction Relief Claims Introduction In the landmark case Khamfeung THONGVANH v. STATE of Iowa, reported at 938 N.W.2d 2 (Iowa 2020),...
In Camera Inspection of Victim’s Mental Health Records: State of Iowa v. Leedom Introduction The case of State of Iowa, Appellee, v. Richard Wayne Leedom, Appellant (938 N.W.2d 177) adjudicated by...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Jury Instructions on Justification: Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in State v. Kuhse Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Ken Lorenze...
Affirming Conviction in False Reporting of Criminal Acts: Insights from State of Iowa v. Earnest Bynum Introduction In State of Iowa v. Earnest Bynum (937 N.W.2d 319, 2020), the Supreme Court of Iowa...
State of Iowa v. Kari Lee Fogg: Affirmation on Seizure Standards under the Fourth and Iowa Constitutions Introduction In the notable case of State of Iowa v. Kari Lee Fogg (936 N.W.2d 664), the Iowa...
Non-Retroactive Application of Statutory Amendments in Direct Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Erin Macke (933 N.W.2d 226, 2019), the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed a...
IURLTA Exclusion for Retirement Facilities under Iowa Code Chapter 523D Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case Cheryl Albaugh v. The Reserve, the Supreme Court of Iowa addressed the applicability...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Objective Reasonableness in Traffic Stops under Article I, Section 8 Introduction The Iowa Supreme Court, in State of Iowa v. Scottize Danyelle Brown (930 N.W.2d 840,...
Affirmation of Conviction for Willful Injury and First-Degree Kidnapping: State of Iowa v. Charles R. Albright Introduction State of Iowa v. Charles Raymond Albright is a landmark decision by the...
Right to Reopen Termination Records and Upholding Continued Reasonable Reunification Efforts Until Final Written Orders: Iowa Supreme Court's 2019 Ruling Introduction In the landmark case, In the...
Establishing Protocol for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Postconviction Proceedings: Goode v. State of Iowa Introduction DeAndre D. Goode v. State of Iowa (920 N.W.2d 520) is a pivotal case...
Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction under ICCTA Preempts State Law Damage Claims Against Railroad Operations Introduction The case of MARK GRIFFIOEN et al. v. CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY et...
Affirmation of Felony-Murder Rule Application to Juvenile Offenders under the Iowa Constitution Introduction In the landmark case of State of Iowa v. Keyon Harrison (914 N.W.2d 178, 2018), the Iowa...
Affirmation of Sexual Conduct via Physical Contact: Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Hugs Between School Employees and Students as Sexual Exploitation under Iowa Code §709.15 Introduction In the landmark...