Maximum and Minimum Benefit Rate Update and Mileage Rate Update
Iowa has released the new Maximum and Minimum Benefit Rates under ICA §§ 85.31, 85.34, 85.37, 85.61(9) for injuries occurring July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, as well as an updated mileage rate. The...
Nebraska Supreme Court Issues Strong Opinion on Employers’ Subrogation Rights Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-118
Recently, the Nebraska Supreme Court issued a strong opinion in favor of employers’ subrogation rights in Kroemer v. Omaha Track Equipment LLC, 296 Neb. 972 (2017). As you may be aware from some of our...
Comings and Goings at the Division of Iowa Workers’ Compensation
Recently, the Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that Deputy Commissioners Larry Walshire and Stan McElderry will be retiring at the end of June 2017. Both Deputies have served the State of...
Kids’ Chance of Nebraska
Baylor Evnen encourages you to take part in the Kids’ Chance of Nebraska Golf outing on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Iron Horse Club in Ashland, Nebraska. This is a wonderful opportunity for organizations...
Iowa Workers’ Compensation Reform Act Amends Entitlement to and Assessment of Industrial Disability/Loss of Earning Capacity
One of the additional changes under the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Reform Act affects the application and determination of industrial disability. Previously, any employee with an injury to the body as a...
Pending Changes for Shoulder Injuries under Iowa Workers’ Compensation Law
As you’re likely aware, in April the Iowa State Senate enacted a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill. We will be periodically updating this blog to detail highlights of certain sections....
IOWA REFRESHER: INJURED WORKERS 65 OR OLDER ON DATE OF INJURY ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION
During tax season, everyone is looking to maximize their tax deductions. As a refresher, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, you are allowed an additional tax deduction if you are not itemizing and...
Governor Branstad Signs Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill into Law
On March 30, 2017, Governor Branstad signed into law the Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill passed by the Iowa House of Representatives and State Senate. Over the next few weeks, Baylor Evnen attorneys...
Iowa Senate Passes Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill, Awaits Ratification by Governor Branstad
On Monday, March 27, 2017, the Iowa State Senate passed essentially the same version of the Iowa Workers’ Compensation Reform Bill previously passed by the Iowa House of Representatives. For the...
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Attorney Dallas J. Jones Inducted Into College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Baylor Evnen congratulates Nebraska workers’ compensation attorney Dallas J. Jones on his 2017 induction into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. This is an honor bestowed on practitioners and...