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Iowa Supreme Court begins three days of oral arguments
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in 10 cases beginning with an evening session at Des Moines’ North High School on Sept. 17 and continuing at the Judicial Branch Building Sept. 18 and 19. In addition, four cases will be submitted to the Court without...
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 that refusing to...
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....
Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in three criminal cases on Aug. 8
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 page to read the briefs and other documents related to these appeals....
Iowa Supreme Court adds nine new cases to its docket
The Iowa Supreme Court granted further review of nine Iowa Court of Appeals rulings in an order released July 19. The Court denied further review in 65 cases, and it has 59 cases under review. Following are brief summaries of the nine Iowa Court of Appeals rulings...
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Iowa Supreme Court begins three days of oral arguments
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Appeals court sends wedding videographers’ case to trial on question of discrimination against same-sex couples
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Changes in members create new alliances on the Iowa Supreme Court
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Iowa Supreme Court to hear arguments in three criminal cases on Aug. 8
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