Admissibility of State's Expert Testimony and Effective Assistance of Counsel: State v. Gary Lynn Buck Introduction State of Iowa v. Gary Lynn Buck, 510 N.W.2d 850, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Clear Guidelines on Consent Searches and Error Preservation in Evidentiary Challenges Introduction In State of Iowa v. Joseph Howard, 509 N.W.2d 764 (Iowa, 1993), the...
Iowa Supreme Court Clarifies Equitable Distribution of Inherited Property and Alimony in Marital Dissolution Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Linda L. Geil and William J. Geil (509...
Custody Modification and Parental Alienation: Insights from In re the Marriage of Quirk-Edwards Introduction The case In re the Marriage of Lori A. Quirk-Edwards and Kirk R. Edwards, decided by the...
Supreme Court of Iowa Reinforces Standards for Terminating Parental Rights in In the Interest of T.A.L., I.T.A. and M.R.H., Minor Children Introduction The case of Wesley H., the father of minor...
Establishing Parental Abandonment as Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights: In the Interest of M.M.S. Introduction The case of In the Interest of M.M.S., A Minor Child. B.C., Father, Appellant,...
Affirming Termination of Parental Rights in the Context of Mental Disability: In the Interest of S.N., S.N., and A.N. Introduction The case of In the Interest of S.N., S.N., and A.N., adjudicated by...
State v. Thornton (1993): Affirming Self-Defense in Second-Degree Murder with Emphasis on Demonstrative Evidence Introduction State of Iowa v. William Thornton (498 N.W.2d 670, 1993) is a pivotal...
Preemption of Municipal Prevailing Wage Ordinance: City of Des Moines v. Master Builders of Iowa Introduction The case of City of Des Moines, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, v. Master Builders of...
Termination of Parental Rights under Iowa Code § 232.116(1)(g): In the Interest of C.L.H. and S.D.H. Introduction The case of In the Interest of C.L.H. and S.D.H., decided by the Court of Appeals of...
Termination of Parental Rights Due to Chronic Substance Abuse: In the Interest of J.K. and J.K. Introduction The case of In the Interest of J.K. and J.K., Minor Children, P.A., Mother, Appellant vs....
Establishing Specific Intent through Prior Convictions: Supreme Court of Iowa’s Ruling in State of Iowa v. William Casady Introduction The case State of Iowa v. William Casady (491 N.W.2d 782)...
Establishing Guidelines for Split Physical Care in Custody Arrangements: Insights from In re the Marriage of Janel Will and Dwight Will Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Janel Will and...
Consideration of Overtime Income in Child Support Calculations: In re the Marriage of Larry L. Brown and Rebecca A. Brown Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Larry L. Brown and Rebecca A....
Establishing Clear and Convincing Evidence Standard for Parental Rights Termination Introduction The case of In the Interest of M.M., A Child, J.M., Mother, Resister, State of Iowa and M.M.,...
Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Overbreadth Limitation on Municipal Curfew Ordinances Introduction In the landmark case of City of Maquoketa v. Becki J. Russell, decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Jones v. State of Iowa: Defining Competency and Counsel Effectiveness in Postconviction Proceedings Introduction Jones v. State of Iowa (479 N.W.2d 265) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of...
Double Jeopardy Implications in Multiple Assault Charges: Analysis of McKettrick v. State of Iowa Introduction McKettrick v. State of Iowa is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa on...
Depreciation Deduction in Child Support Calculations: Insights from In re the Marriage of Linda L. Gaer and Galen D. Gaer Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Linda L. Gaer and Galen D....
Broad Interpretation of 'Damages' in CGL Policies Affirms Coverage for CERCLA Response Costs 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in the landmark case A.Y. McDonald Industries, Inc. v....