The vote on the new Polk County courthouse was soundly defeated last night. But the overcrowding, lack of security and safety issues still exist.
Unfortunately in these situations timing is everything. Like the good defense attorney that does not want a trial during the December holiday season, it is tough to imagine voters approving the
I ask you to please consider "Yes" this coming Tuesday, April 29th for a new courthouse here in Polk County.
The case for a new courthouse is overwhelming. Even the opposition does not reasonably argue there isn’t a need. Rather the opposition believes we should just put it off for tomorrow. The trouble with that
Do you have an estate plan? It has been reported that approximately sixty percent of people in the U.S. do not have a will. Of course having a will is critical if you have children but let’s not forget about another baby – your business.
As the owner of a closely held business much
VIctor Aspengren on the IowaBiz site has a great article about focusing on the behavior rather than the person in employee terminations.
Super advice. Be sure to read it.
Come join Brick Gentry attorneys Matt Brick and Douglas Fulton for the 2008 Iowa Employment Law Conference sponsored by HR OneSource at Prairie Meadows on April 23rd. There will also be speakers from the Department of Labor, Director of Veteran’s Employment and Training Service, and a Committee Chair to the International Association of Chiefs of
One of my franchisee clients offered a very simple question that every prospective franchisee should ask of other franchisees when conducting due diligence:
What doesn’t the franchisor do well?
He says this evoked the best responses from franchisees when he conducted his due diligence. If you are considering a franchise be sure to talk to
In last week’s Tip of Week (yes, I am a little behind), John Phillips of the Word on Employment Law raises the interesting perspective that it is possible to overdocument in employment cases.
Some of John’s warnings on overdocumentation include:
The Dickinson Law Firm’s Iowa Banking Law Blog ignores its disclaimer and provides some legal advice:
It’s just another subprime market meltdown. One F-bomb is a mistake. Two might be forgiven. But 73? That’s gonna get you sanctioned every time.
In Februrary I pointed out that women are starting businesses at a clip that is twice the rate of men. Now, turns out the Miss USA pageant winner is also an entrepreneur.
Frankly, I think it’s pretty cool that the headlines about the winner, Crystle Stewart, read, "Texas entrepreneur named Miss USA".
Are you considering a franchise business? Read this blog post on evaluating the strength of your franchisor before signing on from the First Prize Franchise blog.
Time and time again I see people invest their life savings into franchise operations. Some of these people achieve great results but others do not. There is no validity to
