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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished:
When it comes to lawyers it appears that no good deed goes unpunished. After all, we are easy targets, right? Recently a Des Moines Register letter to the editor unfairly criticized some lawyers who had volunteered for junior high and high school mock trials. The letter said the lawyers made…
Settle Stubborn Business Disputes Like Lincoln: Mediate
In his Notes on the Practice of Law, Abraham Lincoln wrote:
"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise when you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, and expenses, and waste of time. As a peace maker, the…
Lawlacart Offers Iowa CLE Online:
Lawlacart is a cheap and easy way to get Iowa CLE credit. Patent attorney Brett Trout started Iowa’s first online CLE Web site. The credits are cheap, 1 hour for $20.00. Iowa lawyers are allowed to have up to six hours of CLE credit online. Don’t miss this easy way…
Forty of Central Iowa’s best young business and community leaders are honored tonight at the Polk County Convention Complex by the Des Moines Business Record. The program is from 4:30-7:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00.
Rush Nigut of Sullivan & Ward, P.C. is among those honored in the 2006 class.
Basic Information Regarding Limited Liability Companies In Iowa Guest Blogger: Dennis Puckett of Sullivan & Ward, P.C. a West Des Moines business law firm.
The Limited Liability Company is a hybrid form of doing business that combines characteristics of the corporate structure and the partnership structure. It is a separate entity like a corporation and…
Conduct Free Background Checks Using Iowa Courts Online Web Site
You can conduct a free background check of prospective employees by accessing the Iowa Courts Online Web Site. You should still have all prospective employees sign a release and authorization allowing you to conduct a background search. If you are conducting background searches of your…
Flu Pandemic Planning for Business – Alert Guest Blogger: Mark Landa of Sullivan & Ward, P.C.
In a recent Boston Globe article highlighting the emphasis on corporations planning to meet the challenges to be posed by a flu outbreak, it was asked, "If a super-flu sweeps the globe, who will haul away the garbage? Keep…
Business Owners Should Consider Mediation Before Litigation to Resolve Disputes:
A mediator can help business owners find ways to settle disputes on their own terms. Unlike an arbitrator, the mediator does not decide who is right or wrong. Rather, the mediator enables people to retain their decision-making power and use their creativity to find an…
Tips to Protect Your Business and Customers from Identity Theft
If your business maintains people’s information, you must protect that information from misuse. Here are some basic tips from the Better Business Bureau, National Cyber Alliance and Federal Trade Commission.
1. If you do not need the information, do not collect it. The more information…
Governor Vilsack signed the bill today to ban the Iowa Lottery’s controversial TouchPlay machines. The ban gives business owners 45 days to shut down machines. It appears as though investors in the machines and lawmakers are exploring ways to avoid a looming legal battle. Look for more on this issue if litigation unfolds.