IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN IOWA

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an Order noting that for any in person hearings scheduled between March 18, 2020 through “at least” June 16, 2020, the same shall be done telephonically and no longer in person. Essentially, in an effort to prevent contact,...

COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BAYLOR EVNEN

With the rapidly changing circumstances due to the coronavirus, we are attentive to the concerns on the minds of many of our clients.  While we are hopeful that the virus does not continue to intensify, we are taking all steps we can to ensure business continuity for...

DELEGATED DECISIONS ARE STILL FINAL AGENCY ORDERS

Recently, the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that a decision made by a Deputy, when delegated by the Commissioner, has the effect of a Final Decision, even if not endorsed by the Commissioner. In Harrod, a hearing was first held before a deputy commissioner pursuant to...