Tag: #pandemic

Gratitude Pandemic

2020 has become a four-letter word spelled with numbers.  It has provided us with plenty of opportunities to demonstrate resiliency, exercise fortitude, and otherwise overcome unexpected challenges.  Adaptation, improvisation and acclimation have been common throughout the year and will likely be necessary ingredients to the years to come.  At GRL Law, lessons have been learned, challenges have been faced, and obstacles have been overcome. With everything going on, we almost overlooked the fact that GRL Law will turn 15 years old THIS MONTH!  It is amazing how quickly time passes us by.  We get stuck in ruts.  We tend to […]

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Positive Correlation

Alcohol and Crime – The Coronavirus Anomaly

It seems to be common sense that alcohol and crime have a positive correlation. With increased alcohol consumption comes increased crime.  This is all but a universal truth.  Both science and medicine teach us that alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and consequently, when consumed in greater quantities our inhibitions and control over impulsive behavior are lowered.  Thus, with increased alcohol consumption comes decreased impulse control and a corresponding increase in criminal behavior. The documentation of the connection between alcohol and crime is as old as the written history of mankind.  The first book of the Bible, Genesis, provides […]

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Iowa Courthouse

The Impact of Coronavirus on Iowa’s Criminal Justice System

The impact of the current Coronavirus pandemic on Iowa’s criminal justice system is real and severe. Pursuant to the April 2, 2020 order issued by the Iowa Judicial Branch, ALL state jury trials are currently suspended.  Suspended.  As in not happening until no sooner than July 13. This may not be a big deal to some but to those currently incarcerated awaiting trial, it is a significant interference with their constitutional and statutory rights.  We won’t wade into the debate of court powers, emergency proclamations in this post, but it is important to understand that thousands of Iowans are currently […]

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How GRL Law is Dealing with COVID-19

GRL Law remains committed to continuing to assist our current and potential clients.  During this time of chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing certain procedures and protocols.  The attorneys and staff at GRL Law are committed to ensuring that we do our part to flatten the curve consistent with the recommendations of the State of Iowa and CDC. Effective Monday, March 23rd, our physical office locations will be closed.  We are confident that we are able to continue to effectively serve our client without needing to physically gather in one location. Importantly, our phones are still being […]

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