Mark Thomas and Emma Bradbury won a favorable ruling for their abstractor client with a Partial Motion for Summary Judgment concerning a negligence claim. They contended that a negligence claim under this set of facts is barred under the economic loss rule, as the resulting damages alleged consisted of the financial effect of liens on […]

Drake Law School held its annual Supreme Court Celebration which celebrates and honors the school’s relationship with the Supreme Court, as well as the achievements of its students, faculty, and alumni. The portraits of Dean Anderson and Professor Rigg were unveiled this year, and we heard from the soon-to-be Dean of Drake Law, Roscoe Jones […]

Beneficiaries of a trust appealed a district court ruling denying their petition to terminate the trust. Grefe and Sidney’s Heather Timmins and Aaron Lindebak represented the trustee who opposed the termination. Jeanne Winn named her daughter and granddaughters as beneficiaries to the trust upon her death. The beneficiaries jointly petitioned to terminate the trust because […]

In recognition of Drake Law School’s 150th anniversary, they recognized 150 individuals “who have best demonstrated the values of the Law School and helped shape Drake Law into who we are today.” Out of all alumni, faculty, students, and friends eligible, Grefe and Sidney’s senior member Guy Cook was named to the list. Guy has […]

Orchard Place raised $65,000 in their annual spelling bee to benefit youth mental health services in Iowa. Each year, Orchard Place has groups compete in an adult team-based spelling competition. Grefe and Sidney was happy to participate as “The Bee’s Knees,” but was knocked out before the final round. Orchard Place looks for sponsors, volunteers, […]