Employment Law Update: DOL's Overtime Rule Struck Down in its Entirety

Nov 20, 2024

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.

Join Paul Morf for an Estate Planning Webinar Hosted by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Nov 15, 2024

Join attorney Paul Morf on Tuesday, Nov. 19th from 12:00 - 12:45 PM for an estate planning update.

Nick AbouAssaly Listed on CBJ's Most Influential List for Eighth Consecutive Year

Nov 7, 2024

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 accomplishments or philanthropic efforts.

Paul Morf, Stephen Larson and Madeline Hartley to Present at the Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting

Nov 5, 2024

The Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel (IATEC) Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 8 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 the Corporate Transparency Act.

Chad Brakhahn Inducted as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America

Oct 28, 2024

The 2024 Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) International Conference & Induction of Fellows was recently held in Palm Springs, California. Attorney Chad Brakhahn attended the event where he was inducted into this prestigious organization.

SPMB Supports Hope Lodge for Cady Day of Service Project

Oct 24, 2024

Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC participated in the Cady Day of Service by preparing care packages and providing a meal to the residents at the Russell and Ann Gerdin American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City.

SPMB Welcomes Attorney Annie Hardin

Oct 3, 2024

Annie M. Hardin is a litigation attorney practicing primarily in business and commercial litigation, insurance defense and coverage, and personal injury defense.

EVO Transportation & Energy Services Acquires West Side Transport

Sep 25, 2024

Operating through its two separate brands - EVO and West Side Transport - the combined company will continue to deliver high quality service to all its customers while also capitalizing on opportunities to accelerate growth. West Side Transport will continue to operate as its own fully autonomous division, led by newly promoted president, Ron Joseph. Former president, Don Vogt will serve as a Board observer, providing strategic advice and services to the new, combined company.

SPMB Welcomes Sydney K. Erickson

Sep 17, 2024

Sydney has joined SPMB as a transactional attorney and will be assisting clients with wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate needs.

Abe Carls to Present at ISU Ag Law Seminar & Farm Tax Workshop

Sep 12, 2024

The ISU Center for Agriculture Law and Taxation is hosting a fall seminar Sept. 17-18 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny. Day one will be dedicated to ag law topics where attorney Abe Carls will present “Farm Financial Distress and Foreclosure Considerations.”


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