Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Science Project How-To

  Megan Roth | September 08, 2008 11:11 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Science projects should be challenging but not hazardous. While we want students demonstrating more than common knowledge, we don't want them to put others in danger by doing so.

• Iowa Hazing Law - If the activity is "forced" then under the law it's probably hazing

  Steve Lombardi | September 08, 2008 10:15 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Iowa has a law on the books about hazing. It's found in the Iowa Code at 708.1. The statute is quoted below. Student organizations that have initiation ceremonies or rituals of any type are wise to...

• School Safety - School Bully Packs Big Punch

  Megan Roth | September 06, 2008 8:20 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Many children face long-term mental health effects as the result of bullying; in fact, psychologists have identified school bullying as a frequent and severe health problem. But what, exactly, are the consequences such a situation may have?

• School Safety - Leave the cell phone at home.

  Steve Lombardi | September 05, 2008 9:31 AM | 1 CommentDes Moines, IA

  Today, we discuss the National School Safety and Security Services site. What do they claim to do? Here is what the site says is the purpose and service. National School Safety and Security...

• School Safety - National School Safety Center Shines Bright

  Megan Roth | September 05, 2008 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Remember the frightful events that occurred just last April at Virginia Tech? Of course you do - we all do. Thirty-three dead (including the gunman) and numerous others seriously injured. Granted,...

• School Safety - Peanut treats and anaphylaxis shock

  Steve Lombardi | September 04, 2008 11:15 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  Today, we discuss peanut allergies and what risks parents are exposed to when sending treats to school. You may think this is something “the other guy” faces but never a problem you will face....

• School Safety - Why snack-time can be scary... anaphylaxis and peanut allergies

  Megan Roth | September 04, 2008 9:04 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  It is a well-known fact that peanut allergies are one of the most severe allergies an individual can have. But what happens when an allergic reaction takes place on school grounds? And who's responsible?

• September, on the InjuryBoard, is school safety month.

  Steve Lombardi | September 02, 2008 4:11 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  During the month of September the InjuryBoard will focus on discussing school safety. Megan Roth from our office and in the Des Moines, Iowa market, will take the lead on blawg posts. Megan is a...

• Guns at work? What's next? We need more lawyers in the legislature.

  Steve Lombardi | July 16, 2008 1:06 PM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  In 1981 at my first law job in Waterloo, Iowa I worried that lawyers might soon be out of work. After a few weeks of listening to clients I came to the realization that these problems I was listening to weren't really all that complicated and solutions pretty much came down to applying common sense. One year later I thought there was nothing to worry about. As of July 1, 2008 the State of Florida allows most anyone to bring their handgun to work so long as they leave it in the car. This leads me to ask, “Why is common sense such a rare commodity?"

• Should children hanging around at the mall be more closely watched.

  Steve Lombardi | June 26, 2008 11:54 AM | 0 CommentsDes Moines, IA

  A 13 year old fell from the escalator area at the Jordan Creek Town Center Mall in West Des Moines, Iowa. Should parents watch children more closely when visiting the mall?