Judicial Discretion in Child Support Awards and Income Assessment: Analysis of In re Marriage of Powell Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Susan K. Baker Powell and Haydn B. Powell, Jr....
Good Faith Negotiation and Contract Termination: Insights from Iowa Fuel Minerals Inc. v. Iowa State Board of Regents Introduction The case of Iowa Fuel Minerals Inc. v. Iowa State Board of Regents...
Equitable Division of Marital Assets in In re the Marriage of James Douglas Russell and Marcia Ann Russell Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of James Douglas Russell and Marcia Ann Russell...
Retaliatory Discharge and Workers' Compensation: Insights from Smith v. Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc. Introduction Case: John W. Smith, Appellee, v. Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc., Appellant. Court:...
Strengthening Spousal Privilege: Insights from STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Hastings Introduction The case of STATE of Iowa v. Gregory Allen Hastings, decided by the Court of Appeals of Iowa on...
Termination of Parental Rights: Best Interests of the Child in In the Interest of L.L., a child. Introduction The case In the Interest of L.L., a child. J.L., Father, Appellant, State of Iowa,...
Affirming Strict Standards for Termination of Parental Rights in Iowa Introduction The case titled In the Interests of M.W., T.W., and J.W., Minor Children. Appeal of C.O. (458 N.W.2d 847)...
Affirmation of Probable Cause in Drug-Related Arrest: Insights from State v. Bumpus Introduction State v. Claude F. Bumpus, 459 N.W.2d 619 (Iowa 1990), is a pivotal case in Iowa jurisprudence...
Clarifying Standards for Terminating Parental Rights: In the Interest of D.J.R., Supreme Court of Iowa Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa's decision in In the Interest of D.J.R., 454 N.W.2d 838...
Iowa Supreme Court Expands Age Discrimination Protections and Judicial Jurisdiction: Hulme v. Barrett Introduction Diane Hulme v. Kenneth Barrett and Reinbeck Foods, Inc. (449 N.W.2d 629),...
Affirming At-Will Employment and Limiting Implied Contracts: Insights from Fogel v. Trustees of Iowa College Introduction Warren G. Fogel, employed by Grinnell College from August 1977 until his...
Preservation of Ineffective Assistance Claims and Juror Misconduct Standards in Iowa Jurisprudence: Analysis of STATE of Iowa v. James Thomas Johnson Introduction STATE of Iowa v. James Thomas...
Affirming Age-Based Juror Exclusions: A Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. BREWER Introduction State v. Ronald Wayne Brewer, 444 N.W.2d 77 (Iowa, 1989), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Reimbursement Alimony as Preferred Mechanism for Educational Advancement Support in Divorce: In re the Marriage of Francis Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Thomas August Francis and...
Equitable Division of Marital Property and Alimony: Insights from In re the Marriage of Frances Ellen Muelhaupt and Joseph Daniel Muelhaupt Introduction In the landmark case In re the Marriage of...
Termination of Parental Rights in Cases of Chronic Alcohol Abuse: In the Interest of R.J., D.J., B.J. and B.J. Introduction The case of In the Interest of R.J., D.J., B.J. and B.J., E.J., Mother,...
Recognition of First-Party Bad Faith Claims in Insurance: Dolan v. Aid Insurance Company Introduction Dolan v. Aid Insurance Company, 431 N.W.2d 790 (Iowa 1988), is a landmark case in Iowa's legal...
Affirmation of Alimony Modification Standards in In re the Marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Sjulin and Richard Lesley Sjulin Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Ruth Elizabeth Sjulin and Richard...
Ambiguity in Business Pursuit Exclusions Interpreted in Favor of Insured's Expectations – Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. v. Voeltz Introduction The case of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company v....
Reforming the Lesser-Included Offense Doctrine: Insights from State of Iowa v. James J. Jeffries Introduction State of Iowa v. James J. Jeffries, 430 N.W.2d 728 (Iowa, 1988), represents a pivotal...