answered on Dec 6, 2022
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the type of lawsuit and the relevance of the videotaping. If it involves an injury case, it is permissible for investigators from insurance carriers to observe claimants in public places without... View More 
I’m paying almost 5k a year on my newly possessed comercial building and it has a small mechanic shop in the garage. It’s an old gasoline station no pumps, no gas tanks just my new residence. My insurance agent made an additional charge of 1.5k for the small business shop in the back and it’s... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2022
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. However, it would be difficult to answer your question about whether you need additional insurance. This is something to go over with your insurance carrier or broker, who would review your needs in more detail.... View More
I am a composer and have ideas for poetry I'd like AI to help draft. I would then tweak it and use it as the text for choral compositions. I want to make sure that is legal or to learn if there are best practices around acknowledgements for the text. If I have to acknowledge Google Gemini for... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
Copyright in GenAI work is a fascinating topic. I would love to discuss it with you. A short answer to your question is that the U.S. Copyright Office does not register copyrights for works produced by Gen AI. No court so far has told them that they have to. Without a registered copyright, there is... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
An organization might choose to hire a lobbyist to represent them in front of the Iowa Legislature for several reasons:
1. Advocating for Interests: Lobbyists can advocate for the organization's interests, whether it's related to specific legislation, regulatory issues, or... View More
An Arbitration Decision by Deputy Commisioner on a Workers Compensation Case that needs to be reconsidered what all must I include or what does an appeal of this type consist of?
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answered on Mar 12, 2024
This is governed by Iowa Administrative Code 876-4.27 and 4.28 and 4.30.
Please note there is a short deadline to appeal.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
The question of whether items touching a fence constitute trespassing can depend on several factors, including the location of the fence in relation to property lines and the nature of the items. Generally, trespassing involves entering or placing something on someone else's property without... View More
I'm a minor and I was not drinking. He also slandered my friends. When I followed him outside to get his plates he had his girlfriend block the plates and then I recorded him from a safe distance. The following Monday I was called in to the school because he called in saying I had a gun and... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question may have gone unnoticed because it was posted in "Small Claims," which doesn't usually handle defamation. There's a section here labelled "Libel & Slander." Some... View More
They went and took everything out of my checking account trust me out on the road with no money I've been in contact with him all the way through they want everything in many position where I can't work with them anymore I feel when they willfully and deliberately set out to break me and they did
answered on Nov 22, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. I'm sorry your question went unnoticed. You mention that you need a lawyer - this forum is not set up like an attorney referral service. Attorneys here can't offer their services. You would need to reach... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Did you have a written agreement with the property owner for compensation? Did you have any type of an agreement? Have you invoiced the property owner for your services?
My insurance was lapsed on oct 12 and third party file a claim in oct 9
answered on Oct 14, 2023
Based on what you wrote, insurance should cover whatever you bought and had in effect. You can simply pay the premium to renew the policy and then sleep better.
answered on Oct 5, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If there is some sound medical basis, possibly - it would be best to consult with a local attorney for guidance under local law, with more detail and context. Good luck
I was tricked into doing work for a small business before they officially made me an employee. Now I'm not getting paid. I'm not sure if I can even do anything since I'm not technically an employee and don't have workers rights. I've racked up about three weeks of full-time work unpaid.
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
You need to call a labor law attorney. I recommend Hedberg Law in Des Moines.
answered on Sep 20, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney would probably need to look more closely at the setting. "Mistrust" could be considered vague, without more details. Good luck
Coz I couldn't find help and in my own judgment if there is no one working from aisles 13 to 20+ for approximately 30min then customer must help themselves or go somewhere else what I couldn't coz I have 4 year old at home and I need air-conditioning unit asap on very hot day
I went to planned parenthood for STD testing. The results came back positive for a STD. They were to prescribe me some meds. Well after checking daily for several days at my local pharmacy the meds were not there. So I called Planned parenthood and got a run around. This ended up happening over and... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2023
Yes you and your husband have cases. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may affect the viability of your case. Consult with experienced Medical Malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Judge stated 33% of settlement . contingency is percent of case yet attorney cost were more than our settlements Texas charges legal cost and percent is it legal
answered on Aug 11, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to offer any meaningful input without seeing the file - were there additional expenses - health care provided on a lien basis after denial of insurance coverage, expert testimony, technical reports,... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
In Iowa, theft by misappropriation refers to unlawfully taking or using someone else's property, funds, or assets for one's own benefit, without the owner's consent. This crime involves a breach of trust or a violation of fiduciary duty, such as when someone in a position of trust,... View More
Process server served me court papers for an accident where a plaintiff is seeking compensation for injuries but I'm not the right person. Same name as the defendant but different birthdays and different addresses and I wasn't in no accident nor do I know of anything about this accident... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Send a certified letter and email advising that you are not the correct defendant. Consult with a local attorney for additional options. Good luck
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answered on Jul 13, 2023
bail jumping can be considered a separate offense and may carry its own set of penalties, which can range from misdemeanor to felony charges.
There is 2 others in my town that have same exact name. One is my mother and then another woman I don't know.
My mother wasn't in an accident and I don't know anything about an accident.
The address on the papers show the defendants address to be one that is not... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2023
An Iowa attorney could advise best, but it looks like you posted your question last week and it remains open - and this is something you probably want to address promptly to avoid unnecessary legal troubles. You could call the law firm to let them know there is a case of mistaken identity here.... View More
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