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Iowa Supreme Court sticks with its precedent on livestock nuisance suits
The Iowa Supreme Court sent a lawsuit back to Wapello District Court to make factual findings on whether an Iowa law that protects livestock-confinement operators from nuisance liability violates the affected neighbors’ constitutional rights.
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Iowa Supreme Court splits, again, on a juvenile sentencing case
Iowa’s mandatory sex-offender registry for juveniles who commit a sex offense by force is the equivalent of criminal punishment, a divided Iowa Supreme Court ruled June 15, but it’s not unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Thus, the Court co …
Employees with employment contracts can sue for wrongful termination, the Iowa Supreme Court rules for the first time
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that employees working under an employment contract can sue their employer for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.
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Iowa Supreme Court reaffirms ‘public duty doctrine’ in rejecting claims against Humboldt County
An Iowa woman who was severely injured in a vehicle accident in Humboldt County cannot sue the county for negligence based on an exception to such liability suits long recognized in Iowa, a divided Iowa Supreme Court ruled June 8.
Kaitlyn Johnson suffered …
Iowa Supreme Court: Plaintiff’s attorney crossed a line, so the defendant gets a new trial
The Iowa Supreme Court sent an asbestos case back for a new trial because the plaintiff’s attorney prejudiced the defendant in closing arguments. And the Court clarified its previous ruling on punitive damages in such cases.
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Legal status of Grant Wood paintings at stake in case to be argued before Iowa Supreme Court Oct. 11 in Iowa City
The Iowa Supreme Court, sitting at the University of Iowa College of Law Oct. 11, will hear arguments in an appeal that could determine the fate of seven Grant Wood paintings that have been displayed in Coe College’s library for 62 years.
The argument is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the Levitt Auditorium on the Universi …
Appeals court sends wedding videographers’ case to trial on question of discrimination against same-sex couples
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled 2-1 on Aug. 23 that Minneapolis filmmakers have a First Amendment right to “choose when to speak and what to say,” and should be allowed to proceed to trial on their claim tha …
Changes in members create new alliances on the Iowa Supreme Court
A new majority emerged during the Iowa Supreme Court’s 2018-19 term that ended in June with the retirement of two justices and the appointment of their replacements, according to an On Brief review of the 108 decisions issued by the court during the 10-month term.
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in three criminal appeals on Aug. 8. Following are brief summaries of the three cases. For more information, go to On Brief’s Cases in the Pipeline
Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in three criminal cases on Aug. 8
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