Tortious Termination for Pursuing Workers' Compensation: Insights from Mary Springer v. Weeks and Leo Company, Inc. Introduction The case of Mary Springer v. Weeks and Leo Company, Inc., adjudicated...
Affirmation of Fiduciary Duty and Statute of Limitations in Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Cases Introduction The case of Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company v. Neil Rowe, an Individual is a...
Admissibility of Prior Sexual Abuse Acts to Rebut Consent Defenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Iowa v. Plaster Introduction State of Iowa v. Kevin Ray Plaster (424 N.W.2d 226, 1988) is a...
Iowa Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Criteria for Termination of Parental Rights for Special Needs Children: In the Interest of A.M.S. Introduction In the Interest of A.M.S. is a landmark case...
Lambert v. Everist: Pioneering Father's Right to Physical Custody in Iowa Family Law Introduction Lambert v. Everist, decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa on February 12, 1988, marks a significant...
Termination of Parental Rights in Favor of Foster Care In the Interests of A.C., A.C., S.C., S.C., and J.C., Minor Children, Appellants, K.C., Natural Mother, Appellee. (415 N.W.2d 609) Supreme Court...
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Forum’s Statute of Limitations in Multi-State Negligence Case Introduction In the landmark case of Marjorie Anne Cameron v. Larry E. Hardisty and Wenger Truck Line, Inc.,...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Rape Shield Law: Analyzing State of Iowa v. Risdal Introduction The case of State of Iowa v. Eddie Charles Risdal, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on...
Affirmation of Joint Custody Framework in In re the Marriage of Zabecki Introduction The case In re the Marriage of Christine Ann Zabecki and David Tadeusz Zabecki, reported in 389 N.W.2d 396 by the...
Termination of Parental Rights Based on Clear and Convincing Evidence: Insights from In the Interest of D.W., J.W., and M.W. Introduction In the Interest of D.W., J.W., and M.W., Minor Children,...
Reaffirming the Non-Fiduciary Nature of Bank-Customer Relationships: Insights from Van Horn v. First National Bank Introduction The case of Van Horn v. First National Bank, decided by the Supreme...
Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Witness Credibility: Insights from State of Iowa v. Duane Myers Introduction In State of Iowa v. Duane Myers, 382 N.W.2d 91 (Iowa 1986), the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Exclusivity of Iowa Civil Rights Act Remedies in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of Ste v. Northrup Introduction Ste v. Northrup, a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Iowa...
Vinson v. Linn-Mar Community School District: Defamation Per Se and Limits on Emotional Distress Claims in Employment Disputes Introduction The Supreme Court of Iowa, in Vinson v. Linn-Mar Community...
Equitable Treatment of Parental Loans and Gifts in Divorce Proceedings: Vrban v. Vrban Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Steven Michael Vrban and Mary Jo Vrban is a seminal decision by...
Protecting Parental Custody Rights Under the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Commentary on In the Interest of J.R.H. and M.J.H., Children Introduction The case of In the Interest of J.R.H. and M.J.H.,...
Defining Effective Assistance of Counsel: Comprehensive Analysis of STATE v. TAYLOR Introduction STATE v. TAYLOR, 352 N.W.2d 683, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Iowa on July 18, 1984, serves as...
Reversal of Summary Judgment in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Pflibsen: Defining 'Non-Owned Car' Coverage Introduction The case of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v....
Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in STATE of Iowa v. Clyde Jack Bass Introduction In STATE of Iowa v. Clyde Jack Bass, 349 N.W.2d 498 (Iowa 1984), the Supreme Court of Iowa upheld the...
Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference: Insights from Da v. d George Harsha and Baxter Feed Center, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Da v. d George Harsha and Baxter Feed Center, Inc....