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Posts focus on business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, regulatory law and energy law in Iowa.

Author: Lawyers from Sullivan & Ward contribute to the blog.

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Recent Posts from Iowa Law Blog

  • New Tenant Eviction Requirements in Iowa

    The eviction process (also called a "Forcible Entry and Detainer" or "FED) in Iowa is just a little more strict.  A ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court today now requires that the landlord give personal…

  • Read the Entire Agreement - Personal Liablity May be Lurking in the Document

    We've previously posted on the subject of the danger of personal guarantees when entering into contracts through a business entity. Normally, the officer/agent of the company needs to sign such an agreement in his or…

  • Steve McNair - Another Failure to Plan

    Former NFL football player Steve McNair is just another too-common of an example of someone who failed to plan their estate with so much at risk.  As Todd Ratner on the Estate Planning Bits blog noted…

  • Larry McLellan and Mark Landa Selected for National Honors

    Sullivan & Ward's own attorneys, Larry McLellan and Mark Landa, have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America in environmental law.  Larry McLellan was also included in the 2009 Great…

  • Another Iowa Case of Piercing the Corporate Veil

    One of the reasons that individuals form business entities, such as corporations and limited liability companies, is to protect their own personal assets from the debts and liabilities of the business. The law does provide…

  • Employers and the H1N1 Virus

    Employers need to be aware of the effect the H1N1 flu virus may have on its workforce this winter and be prepared to deal with issues that arise. According to the CDC the H1N1 flu virus…

  • Divorce: An Overview of Issues

    "No-Fault" Divorce:  Iowa has what is known as a "no-fault" divorce law. This means that neither party is required to prove that the other party was "at fault" or caused the marriage breakup. Instead of proving fault,…

  • Minority, Disabled and Women Owned Business Owners in Iowa

    If your business is majority-owned by a female, a person with a disability, or a minority, your business may qualify as a "Targeted Small Business" (TSB).  If the business meets the requirements of a TSB,…

  • NCAA Football: Let the Votes be Counted...Publicly

    As reported on August 25, 2009 by Andy Staples on SportsIllustrated.com, SI.com is issuing open records requests to the 51 public school bowl championship subdivision football coaches who cast votes for the weekly coaches poll…

  • Rolland Grefe Pro Bono Publico Award

    Robert M. "Bob" Holliday was recently awarded the Rolland Grefe Pro Bono Publico Award for his efforts to have the life sentence of Reed Prior commuted.  Mr. Prior's sentence was commuted by President George W. Bush…


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