Megan Ball

BW BrownWinick Law More We are a blend of tradition and innovation. Timeless values and new ways of doing. Focused aggression and honest practicality. Our firm is grounded in proven methods and a consistent track-record of success, but we’re willing to make bold moves when the time is right. Our attorneys are creative, business-savvy and highly specialized. With decades of experience, we know your industry inside and out. We’re not afraid to speak up, either.

The Iowa Supreme Court’s recent decision in Kono v. D.R. Horton, Inc., et al. provides important clarifications for general contractors (GCs) and construction industry stakeholders regarding exposure for injuries to the employees of subcontractors on jobsites. Key Holding: The Court reaffirmed the longstanding rule that GCs ordinarily do not owe a duty of care to employees of subcontractors.

Abstract Genomic sequencing has transformed the diagnostic approach for mitochondrial disease, yet integration into standard clinical practice is limited by access and funding. We conducted a post-implementation evaluation of genome sequencing (GS) for mitochondrial disease in Australia, which became publicly funded through the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) in November 2023, to allow for broader access to testing.