We have all heard the hype about social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, chat rooms. Many claim it’s the latest, greatest and most cost-effective way to market a business. But does it have the same benefits to the banking industry, and if so, what are the risks?

The National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel has issued the third guidance document in the last ten months addressing social media activity by employees – one of the fastest developing areas of employment law.

Dickinson recognized by Chambers USA for “spot-on” legal guidance

To what extent can Iowa parents be liable for damages caused by their children? Generally, under common law, parents are not responsible unless the damages can be directly attributable to some action or inaction of the parent. Under the Iowa Parental Responsibility Act, though, parents may be liable for their children’s unlawful acts no matter how closely they are supervised or controlled.

On March 14 the Iowa Civil Justice Task Force released recommendations for reforming the state’s civil justice system, including a recommendation to establish specialized “business courts.” Before Iowa can launch a business court system, however, two important issues must be addressed.