Monthly Archives: September 2020

Jury Trials Resume

September 28, 2020

On May 6, 2020, following postponements of all jury and non-jury trials as a result of the pandemic, the Iowa Supreme Court created the Jumpstart Jury Trials Task Force. The Task Force was composed of judges, attorneys, and court personnel from across Iowa and in consultation with public health experts, county officials, and law enforcement […]


Hall and Lindebak Win Summary Judgment

Andrew Hall and Aaron Lindebak obtained a summary judgment dismissal for a factory supervisor sued for gross negligence. The case arose from a catastrophic industrial accident that occurred as a result of a malfunctioning machine. In Iowa, the sole remedy for employees injured in work related accidents is to bring a worker’s compensation claim against […]


Ryleigh Keeney Joins Grefe & Sidney

Ryleigh Keeney grew up in Miles, Iowa and graduated from Loras College in 2017 with degrees in accounting and finance. She received her J.D. from the University of Iowa in 2020 where she served as the Academic Director of the Moot Court Board, was a member of the Organization of Women Law Students and Staff, […]