Benjamin Merrill

Recent Changes to Workers' Compensation System: Know Your Rights and Opportunities

If you have been monitoring the activity of the Iowa legislature, you are likely aware that several controversial initiatives have recently been undertaken. Of particular note to my practice, a bill was passed that, in many ways, will dramatically change our state's workers’ compensation laws. See House File 518. As expected, Governor Branstad... Read More

Iowa Court Clarifies Notice Requirements for Mechanic's Liens

On August 31, 2016, the Iowa Court of Appeals announced its recent ruling in Standard Water Control Systems, Inc. v. Michael D. Jones and Cori Jones. This decision involved the Iowa Court of Appeals’ interpretation of the Iowa Code section involving Mechanic’s Liens, Chapter 572. While the Court’s decision contained several holdings, its findings... Read More