Author Archives: Marty Ryan

Control the Issue

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Marty Ryan

In politics, the opposition always says unflattering things about you. Continue reading →

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Dennis Barnum 1934-2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Dennis Barnum: Dennis, as in “Dennis the Menace”, and Barnum, as in “Barnum and Bailey Circus” (he purposefully left off the Ringling Brothers association); that’s how he introduced himself to me, and how I have heard him introduce himself to … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Fireflies Gone?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Where did all the lightning bugs go? Continue reading →

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There Is No Cure For Addiction

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Most Iowa Court of Appeals decisions that pertain to family law or juveniles are uninteresting or insignificant to anyone but those individuals who are directly involved in the case.  Occasionally, an attorney practicing family law or juvenile law should scan … Continue reading →

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The Government Makes A Lousy Babysitter

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Marty Ryan

This matter should have been dealt with in a court of equity. Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Marty Ryan

On Wednesday, the Iowa Court of Appeals handed down five cases that we will be looking at over the next few weeks, along with the Lyle case. Continue reading →

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