Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer articles in category: Miscellaneous

Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD has a genetic code that makes certain individuals more susceptible than others to stress related disorders. Scientists have identified a gene with the genetic...

Raelyn Campbell's lawsuit against Best Buy demonstrates another problem with Apple's iTunes back-up system. Just like Best Buy's extended warranty, the iTunes back-up system is designed to fail and...

How long can they keep my car in impound before sending it to auction?Question: How long can a car be in impound before it is auctioned off?Well this is a tough question to answer because it's too...

In today's post Steve Lombardi discusses the current culture of labeling opponents and how that can lead to a defamation claim. Whether it be by those who favored re-electing President Bush, or those who support Obama or even a law school professor, labeling is a historically weak debating tactic.

Are hurt feelings enough to justify a lawsuit? Probably not from an economic standpoint. Read Steve Lombardi's blawg today and see what he offers the parties as a solution to resolve their differences.

What can you do if a former employer gets the word out that you stole from them and makes remarks about your personal life, all which are untrue. What are the main elements of a defamation...

I’ve become familiar with someone or something going by the name of “knologies”. Not because I want to become familiar but because I have to become familiar. I’m tracking his postings and he is...

Des Moines, April 14, 2008 — Not everyone will get the Iowa income tax refund they expect this year. Some Iowans may get a letter from the Department of Revenue and Finance stating that part or all...

What is metadata and why is it important? Metadata is data about data. It's hidden behind what you see on your computer screen as you look at or type in a document. When you use a similar document...

Today it’s being reported that US deaths from Heparin use have climbed to 62. If you don’t know what Heparin is used for or want general information concerning the drug go to the InjuryBoard link or...

Some security measures are as simple as physically destroying old hardware. (i.e., Like smashing a cd with a hammer or drilling holes in a hard drive.) Others require ongoing monitoring and secure...

What is the lawyer's obligation with respect to information that is protected under the attorney-client privilege?The lawyer's obligation is to not disclose the information unless waived by the...

Part I - THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE - What is the attorney-client privilege? The attorney-client privilege is the law that protects communications between a client and his attorney and maintains...

How with electronic communications is the attorney-client privilege breached?As we can surmise, even an inadvertent disclosure can at best lead to embarrassment for the client and at worse criminal...

Electronic communications are easily sent to the wrong person. Information not intended for the recipient can be in advertently and unknowingly broadcasted. This subject is of critical importance to...