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ila - qdro basics

QDRO Basics for Family Law Attorneys

Presented by Angela Broughton-Romain

1.0 Credit

A discussion about identifying and dividing retirement benefits correctly in divorce cases, including the following topics: Iowa case law on dividing retirement benefits as a marital asset; differences between defined benefit … READ MORE

1.0 Credit

A discussion about identifying and dividing retirement benefits correctly in divorce cases, including the following topics: Iowa case law on dividing retirement benefits as a marital asset; differences between defined benefit and defined contribution retirement benefits; preserving clients’ rights to retirement benefits throughout the divorce process; QDRO drafting best practices; challenges for clients using pro se forms.
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ila - pension rights

Pension Law Basics

Presented by David Bonello

1.0 Credit

A review of basic pension principles under ERISA and IPERS, including a focus on the following topics: Vesting provisions; Eligibility for early retirement, normal retirement, and disability pension benefits; Surviving spouse … READ MORE

1.0 Credit

A review of basic pension principles under ERISA and IPERS, including a focus on the following topics: Vesting provisions; Eligibility for early retirement, normal retirement, and disability pension benefits; Surviving spouse benefits; Pension benefits and divorce (QDROs); Disqualifying employment rules under multi-employer plans; Plan overpayments and recoupment actions; Plan terminations and the pension benefit guaranteed corporation.
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Recent Developments in the Law of Assistance Animals under the Iowa Civil Rights Act

Presented by Todd Schmidt

1.0 Credit

A look at recent developments in the law of assistance animals under the ICRA, includ … READ MORE

1.0 Credit

A look at recent developments in the law of assistance animals under the ICRA, including an overview of disability law and concepts, changes to Iowa Code Chapter 216, and a case law discussion of Cohen v. Clark and 2800-1 LLC.
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ila - estate planning

Estate Planning and Administration Ethics

Presented by Professor Tom Simmons

1.0 Credit

A look at commonly recurring factual scenarios that appear in estate planning and administration, including a focus on the ethics of joint representation and the duty of confidentiality. … READ MORE

1.0 Credit

A look at commonly recurring factual scenarios that appear in estate planning and administration, including a focus on the ethics of joint representation and the duty of confidentiality.
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ila - expungement

Expungement and Ability to Pay

Presented by Alex Kornya

0.75 Credit

A review of the history and statistics surrounding court debt in Iowa, and a discussion of recent developments in case law, legislation, and rulemaking pertaining to expungement. … READ MORE

0.75 Credit

A review of the history and statistics surrounding court debt in Iowa, and a discussion of recent developments in case law, legislation, and rulemaking pertaining to expungement.
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lba - Family First

Family First Prevention Services Act

Presented by Judge Julie Schumacher, Judge Mary Tabor

0.75 Credit

A review of the implementation and impact of the Family First Prevention Services Act.

0.75 Credit

A review of the implementation and impact of the Family First Prevention Services Act.

lba - Expert Exclusion

Expert Exclusion/Motions in Limine

Presented by Jeremy Cross

0.5 Credit

A discussion of the rules to exclude expert testimony in Iowa, including Iowa R. Evid. 5.104(a), Federal Rule 702, applicable case law, and standards of admissibility. … READ MORE

0.5 Credit

A discussion of the rules to exclude expert testimony in Iowa, including Iowa R. Evid. 5.104(a), Federal Rule 702, applicable case law, and standards of admissibility.
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ila - stimulis payments

Stimulus Payments & Income Tax – Issues and Updates

Presented by Andrea Buckley

0.75 Credit

A look at issues surrounding the Economic Impact Payments, IRS Functions during COVID, and what to expect when filing 2020 tax returns in 2021. … READ MORE

0.75 Credit

A look at issues surrounding the Economic Impact Payments, IRS Functions during COVID, and what to expect when filing 2020 tax returns in 2021.
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ila - assessing vicatious trauma

Assessing Vicarious Trauma and Developing Tools for Self-Care

Presented by Gladys Noll Alvarez

1.0 Credit

A look at self-care as it relates to professional responsibility, and the impact of others’ trauma on oneself.

1.0 Credit

A look at self-care as it relates to professional responsibility, and the impact of others’ trauma on oneself.

ila - evictions

Eviction in the Time of COVID

Presented by Ericka Petersen

0.5 Credit

A review of the recent changes to eviction law due to the Covid-19 pandemic, along with a summary of the state and federal moratoria issued in response to the pandemic. … READ MORE

0.5 Credit

A review of the recent changes to eviction law due to the Covid-19 pandemic, along with a summary of the state and federal moratoria issued in response to the pandemic.
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ila - veterans id theft

Veterans Identity Theft Issues

Presented by Chantelle Smith

0.75 Credit

A discussion about how veterans can fall victim to identity theft and ways to protect them from becoming victims.

0.75 Credit

A discussion about how veterans can fall victim to identity theft and ways to protect them from becoming victims.

ila - disaster

Disaster Response Training

Presented by Lisa Gavin

1.0 Credit

A review of how attorneys can use their skills to help resond to the flooding disasters in Iowa and assist in recovery efforts regardless of where they are located. … READ MORE

1.0 Credit

A review of how attorneys can use their skills to help resond to the flooding disasters in Iowa and assist in recovery efforts regardless of where they are located.
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