I had just gotten home from work and my husband sent me a text that Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died. I cried as though I had lost a friend, a mentor, a family member, but I had never even met RBG. I was scheduled to meet her this last summer at the 8th Circuit’s women
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Help for Women Owned Business Community During Coronavirus Outbreak
Times are tough right now. People are scared—myself included. My heart has been with those who are sick and those who have lost loved ones. My heart has also been with all of the employees and small businesses suffering from the economic and financial consequences of this outbreak. I especially have been thinking about our…
Understanding the Individual Impact of Sexual Harassment
We write often on this blog about our beliefs as a law firm about believing and supporting individuals who have experienced sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can impact much more than your work environment and making the decision to take action against it can be difficult. It may be helpful to consider the ways in which…
A Safe and Merry Holiday Season: Avoiding Defective Toys
Now that the holiday season is upon us, there are lots of reasons to buy gifts for your loved ones. As you’re purchasing toys for the little ones in your life, it’s important to make sure that you are keeping those in your care safe! Here at Ann Brown Legal, we work with parents when…
Child Injury Claims: A Different Case
As parents, it’s our job to care for the safety and well-being of our children. If a child is injured, it can be a highly emotional time. It’s important to know how to best advocate and provide for your child when something unexpected happens. Maybe your child was injured in a car accident, from…
Why is the Time’s Up Movement Relevant to Iowans?
TIME’S UP! We’re not talking about the microwave beeping that your burrito is ready or the proctor’s script for the ACT. We’re talking about a movement against sexual harassment and assault in the workplace. While this movement was originally started by women in the entertainment industry, their advocacy has expanded to include women in all…
Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Choosing to pursue legal action for a personal injury can be a difficult decision. Maybe you’ve been in an accident or your child was injured, and you’ve decided you need help in order to recover from your losses and damages. Once you’ve made this choice, picking your attorney is the next step. We’ve…
Veteran's Workplace Rights
Veteran’s Day is this week! One way to celebrate is by knowing the rights of veterans at work after returning home. Veterans who have been disabled during service are entitled to certain protections under federal law: most notably through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA.)…
The Do's and Dont's of Dealing with Insurance after a Car Accident
Many of us know what to do at the scene of an accident, but what should you do in the following weeks to deal with the aftermath? In addition to coping with the disruption to your daily life and treating any personal injury or trauma, talking with insurance companies is an important part of…
Iowa Supreme Court Clears Up Standards for Employment Discrimination Under Iowa Civil Rights Act
On June 9, 2019, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an anticipated ruling in the case of Hawkins v. Grinnell Regional Medical Center. For you legal junkies, you can read the opinion here. Gregory Hawkins, who was represented by my friend and fierce advocate for employees, Brooke Timmer, sued his former employer, Grinnell Regional Medical Center,…