October 31, 2011 | News
Ever since the watershed decision of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579 (1993), judges in federal court have sought guidance and a methodology for determining the admissibility of scientific evidence typically offered in court by expert witnesses. After all, judges are experts on the law, and are not scientists. In order to assist [...]
October 21, 2011 | News
John F. Fatino, and law clerk Molly M. Brau, have had an article accepted for publication in the Criminal Law Bulletin. The article entitled, Corporate Compliance Program Update: A Look at the Recent Amendments and DOJ Policy Refresher, is expected to be published in the Spring, 2012 edition. The Criminal Law Bulletin, in 2010, was [...]
October 18, 2011 | News
On October 13, 2011, Whitfield & Eddy member Steve Doohen was elected Vice President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is a national organization that includes both plaintiff and defense attorneys as members. Attorneys must be nominated and have extensive trial experience to be selected for membership in [...]
October 17, 2011 | News
In celebration of Pro Bono Month, the PCBA has given special honors to those members who have volunteered 200 hours or more to help clients in need. Member Steve Marso of Whitfield and Eddy, was one of three PCBA members recognized for his service at the Oct. 11 PCBA luncheon. Steve Marso joined Whitfield and Eddy in [...]
October 12, 2011 | News
The following Whitfield & Eddy attorneys were recognized by the Polk County Bar Association, October 11th, for their outstanding volunteer contributions: Anjie Shutts, Jenny Smith, Tara Olivencia, Kim Bartosh, Steve Marso and Amos Hill. The Polk County Bar Association sponsors the PCBA Volunteer Lawyers Project (PCBA VLP). The PCBA VLP accepts referrals from Iowa Legal Aid and [...]
October 11, 2011 | News
Whitfield & Eddy is a proud sponsor of the 16th Annual ConE Reunion for construction engineers. This event is Thursday October 20, 2011, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Iowa Cubs Cub Club, Principal Park, Des Moines. If you would like additional information about this event or you would like to attend this event, please contact member attorney [...]
October 7, 2011 | News
With a large number of Iowa’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines being deployed for military service, their employment rights are being brought to the forefront of everyday life. Federal law provides protection to these service members, but it is up to the individual service member and employer to know their specific rights upon deployment or [...]