William J. MillerAlissa Smith
Many of our recent opinions that consider the size of a verdict comment upon the greatly reduced purchasing power of the dollar. We have also recognized, however, there is force in the argument for a defendant that by the same token the cost of living has risen sharply so it is much more...
The Iowa Supreme Court has affirmed the hate crime conviction of a man who posted notes at homes with rainbow flags and emblems, urging them to “burn that gay flag.” FILE - University of Northern Iowa students up a rainbow flag before a Gay Marri...
indicate the concern which the instruction has occasioned. Although the Iowa court has been unanimous in opinion in a large majority of its cases, the court was split in its early opinions and again has been split in the most recent ones. In the intervening unanimous opinions there are, never...
As I discuss in more detail on the post on my Iowa probate blog , a recent ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court significantly changes the time period in which to bring a lawsuit for interference with inheritance. In short: don't wait very long . ...
Part II of this Note opens by providing a history of Iowa's recent attempts to create a private right of action for consumer fraud, with a more in-depth discussion of the 2008 and 2009 efforts. Part III analyzes other states' consumer fraud actions, Iowa's need for a private action for...
In addition, it is a good idea to read opinions from experts in the field and follow up on injury reports and other information that can impact the outcome of a game. 4. Know Your Limits It is crucial to set limits on your bet size and stick to them. Ideally, each bet should ...
abused two girls. In a civil suit, a jury awarded Simpkins $3.5 million for pain and suffering, but the amount was reduced to $250,000 due to a state law that caps damages.” Indeed, a recentarticleinSlateexplored the horrendous impact of non-economic damages caps on sexual assault ...
JOHN DICKERSON: Secretary Clinton just a quick follow up, you say that-- Senator Sanders took a vote that-- on immunity that you don't like. So if he can be tattooed by a single vote and that ruins all future-- opinions by him on this issue, why then isn't he right when he say...
“Like” button to express those thoughts or presses the buttons on a keyboard to write out those words, the end result is the same: one is telling the world about one’s personal beliefs, interests, and opinions. That is exactly what the First Amendment protects, however that information ...