Issues in Running Your Small Business

The easiest to overlook issues sometimes cause the biggest headaches.  If any of the following scenarios seem familiar to you and your business, you should consider speaking with an attorney to address the issue sooner rather than later. Scenario 1: “Last year I...

Children Have A Right To Education

All children, regardless of citizenship status, have the right to attend a public school without cost. The U.S. Supreme Court has declared that public schools do not have the right to:  - Deny a student admission to the school during the initial enrollment or on...

Tenants: Protect Yourself in Rental Agreements

When clients come into our office due to a landlord-tenant dispute, one of the first questions we ask them is what kind of records they have kept during their tenancy. Having documented evidence to bring to court often is the difference between winning and losing....

Types of Notices from Landlords

Landlords nearly always have to give a tenant a written notice before filing an eviction case. The notice required in each case depends on the reasons for the eviction. Different reasons need different notices. There are six common kinds of notices. 3-Day Notice...

60 Month Lifetime Limit on FIP Benefits

The Family Investment Program (FIP) is what Iowa calls its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or welfare program.  A person can get FIP benefits for up to 60 months (5 years) in their lifetime unless the person is exempt from the 5-year limit due to a...