Employment Law Update: DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down in its Entirety
On Friday, November 15, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the DOL’s overtime rule that increased the salary basis threshold for the white-collar exemptions on a nationwide basis. Background: What did DOL’s New Overtime Rule Do? On April 23, 2024, the DOL issued its Final Rule to increase the […]
Nick AbouAssaly Listed on CBJ’s Most Influential List for Eighth Consecutive Year
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC real estate attorney and Marion Mayor, Nick AbouAssaly, has made the Top 10 Most Influential List of 2024 released by the Corridor Business Journal. The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on the Corridor within the past year, whether through their leadership, business […]
Paul Morf, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley to Present at the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting
The Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (IATEC) Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 8th at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Founding member and president of the IATEC, Paul Morf will serve on the blue ribbon panel. Additional Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley, will be presenting on […]
SPMB Welcomes Attorney Annie Hardin
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Annie M. Hardin to the firm. Annie is a litigation attorney practicing primarily in business and commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage, and personal injury defense. Annie was raised in Cedar Rapids. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, IL where she earned her BA, summa cum […]
EVO Transportation & Energy Services Acquires West Side Transport
EVO Transportation & Energy Services, a dedicated truckload carrier and ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service announced the acquisition of Cedar Rapids based, West Side Transport. Operating through its two separate brands – EVO and West Side Transport – the combined company will continue to deliver high quality service to all its […]
SPMB Welcomes Sydney K. Erickson
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Sydney K. Erickson to the firm. Sydney has joined SPMB as a transactional attorney and will be assisting clients with wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate needs. Sydney graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2024 where she earned the Dean’s […]
Federal Court Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
On August 20, 2024, Texas Federal Court Judge Ada E. Brown struck down the FTC’s rule banning non-compete agreements and did so on a nationwide basis. Meaning, U.S. employers are no longer required to adhere to the September 4, 2024 compliance date. In this same case, Judge Brown originally halted enforcement of the FTC rule […]
37 SPMB Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers® 2025 – Including 5 Lawyers of the Year!
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers in America® 2025 has recognized 37 attorneys, with 5 being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar Rapids. Recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best […]
SPMB Attorneys Listed in 2024 Chambers HNW
The 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide has been published. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to share attorneys Paul Morf and Scott Bogguss have made their 8th appearance on the Private Wealth Law list. Attorney Travis Cavanaugh is making his first appearance on the Private Wealth Law list as an […]
Nick AbouAssaly Appointed to Serve on the Iowa Finance Authority Board
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Nick AbouAssaly to serve on the Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors. His term began on July 1 and will run until April 30, 2025. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors provide oversight and administration of programs such as housing, economic development, infrastructure, environmental, etc. They review and approve […]
SPMB Welcomes Attorney Hayley Masching
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is pleased to welcome Hayley M. Masching to the firm’s litigation practice. Hayley graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2023 where she earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence twice and the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence once. She also competed in several Iowa […]
Two SPMB Attorneys Rank in Top 10 Iowa Super Lawyers List
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC is honored that two attorneys have made the Top 10: 2024 Iowa Super Lawyers list, making it the only firm in Iowa with two attorneys on the prestigious peer-voted list. Attorney Roger W. Stone, who focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation, was honored as a Top 10 Super […]