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Iowa Supreme Court Allows Auditor Independent Counsel in Conflict Case

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the State Auditor may use independent legal counsel instead of the Attorney General's office due to a conflict of interest in a dispute over subpoenaed Davenport city records.

•Iowa Supreme Court found Attorney General had conflict of interest representing State Auditor
•Dispute originated from State Auditor's subpoena of Davenport city records challenged by the city
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Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Settlement in Trucker Injury Case

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision enforcing a settlement agreement in a personal injury case involving trucker Oscar Recio, rejecting his challenge to his attorney's authority to settle the claim on his behalf.

•Iowa Supreme Court affirmed settlement agreement in trucker personal injury case
•Court ruled attorney had proper authority to settle claim despite client challenge
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Iowa Supreme Court Upholds City Council's Closed Hiring Session

The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Cedar Rapids city council members did not violate the state's Open Meetings Act when they conducted a closed-session interview for a city clerk position. The decision reversed a Court of Appeals ruling and clarified the scope of personnel hiring exceptions under Iowa transparency laws.

•Iowa Supreme Court unanimously reversed Court of Appeals decision, ruling city council's closed hiring session was legal
•Case clarifies scope of personnel hiring exceptions under Iowa's Open Meetings Act
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