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A big thank you to all our clients who joined us for today’s Election Briefing and Legislative Forecast Luncheon! It was a great discussion on the election results and an insightful look ahead at Iowa’s upcoming legislative session. Stay tuned for weekly updates starting in January as we continue to share valuable insights at the Iowa Policy Soapbox. https://lnkd.in/g3c3EzmP #Dentons #HereToHelp

With the holiday season approaching, now is a great time to review your gift policy. In Episode 41 of The Healthcare Compliance Pod, attorney Susan Freed explains how gifts can create compliance issues and what to do if you receive a gift that may violate your policy. https://lnkd.in/gmrw6ZjD  #TheHealthcareCompliancePod

Trusts and estates attorney Breanna Young recently presented, “Legal Protections for LGBTQ+ Iowans,” for the The Iowa State Bar Association and Drake University Law School. Her discussion covered key terms and definitions, explored historical context, and provided an in-depth look at the current legal landscape and protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.   For further insight, check out Breanna’s recent article: https://lnkd.in/gi-RwHAU #Dentons #HereToLead 

Employment attorney Beth Coonan recently joined the Des Moines Choral Society (DMCS) Board of Directors. Featuring an auditioned, volunteer group of approximately 70 gifted singers, the DMCS has a 45-year tradition as one of Iowa’s artistic treasures, brought together by a unified passion for excellence in choral music and a long history of outreach throughout central Iowa. https://lnkd.in/gJzevuRA #Dentons #HereToLead #CelebratingChoralExcellence

CMS is in the midst of an off-cycle revalidation process for all Medicare-participating skilled nursing facilities – and they are requiring much more information on ownership and operations than in the past. This week’s The Healthcare Compliance Pod covers the new requirements and recommendations from attorney Susan Freed. https://lnkd.in/gVApj_VD #Dentons #TheHealthcareCompliancePod

With the election over, and a new administration on its way in, LGBTQ+ Iowans are facing uncertainty. Trusts and estates attorney Breanna Young shares several steps LGBTQ+ Iowans and others can take to protect themselves and their loved ones regardless of any future changes in the law. https://lnkd.in/gi-RwHAU

With the election over, and a new administration on its way in, LGBTQ+ Iowans are facing uncertainty. Trusts and estates attorney Breanna Young shares several steps LGBTQ+ Iowans and others can take to protect themselves and their loved ones regardless of any future changes in the law. https://lnkd.in/gi-RwHAU

Earlier this fall, shareholder Mike Richards presented, “Challenging Experts in Federal and State Court,” at the Iowa Defense Counsel Association annual meeting. Mike covered state and federal standards for expert admissibility and how to prepare for court. https://lnkd.in/gk65N7nh #Dentons #HereToLead 

Matthew A. Warner-Blankenship was newly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in Patent Law and Intellectual Property.   Matt is a registered patent lawyer, admitted to practice in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He works to secure, manage and enforce intellectual property rights for his clients, which range from small entrepreneurial start-ups to large academic institutions and corporate entities around the world. He also teaches patent prosecution at the University of Iowa College of Law. Congratulations, Matt!   https://lnkd.in/ge3Hxs8R   #Dentons #HereToHelp #BestLawyers

Dentons Davis Brown sponsored the annual Polk County Women Attorneys Basket Auction benefitting the Young Women's Resource Center (YWRC). Attorneys Grace Tobin and Jenna Wheeler gathered donations and items for the “Girls Need R&R” and the “Girls Got Game” baskets. The YWRC is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and advocates for girls and young women ages 10-24 throughout Greater Des Moines. Through small groups and individual support, the YWRC provides programming for all young women, no matter what they may be going through. Dentons attendees left to right: Kacy Flaherty-Tarpey, Beth Coonan, Maggie Hanson, Emma Terrell, Grace Tobin, Sarah Franklin, Katie Gral, Katelynn McCollough, Jenna Wheeler, and Kate Simon. www.dentons.com/Iowa #Dentons #GirlsGotGame