Publications

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit recently found that BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) did not violate the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) when BNSF refused to hire an applicant on the basis of his obesity. The ADA defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that […]

On May 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Green v. Brennan, 578 U.S. ___ (2016), settling a split amongst the Circuit Courts and establishing the date from which the statute of limitations begins to run for a federal employee’s claim of constructive discharge under Title […]

In late March 2016, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) announced several Elder Justice Task Forces throughout the United States to combat elder abuse in nursing facilities and other facilities providing services to the elderly. The Northern District of Iowa was selected as one of the DOJ’s ten […]

DOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions This morning the Department of Labor formally released its long-awaited Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions. So let’s cut to the chase: the new salary level is $47,476 per year ($913/week), annual increases will occur every three (3) years, and the effective date is […]

Nebraska has joined a number of states in adopting an additional licensure category for surgical first assistants. The Act, which becomes effective January 1, 2017, states “surgical first assistants aid in ensuring a safe surgical environment by maximizing patient safety by using appropriate techniques for processes including, but not limited […]