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Rox Laird
Rox Laird has written about the courts, legal issues, and constitutional law for more than three decades. An editorial writer at The Des Moines Register and a reporter at the Des Moines Tribune, he specialized in writing about the First Amendment and public access to government information. He was recognized by the Iowa Supreme Court in 2015 for his “strong voice in support of justice.” He has been recognized by the Iowa Association for Justice and Iowa Legal Aid for his writing.
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Starbucks claims union violates coffeemaker’s trademarks
Starbucks says unions may use an employer’s name for protected union activities, but not to speak out on political issues or sell union merchandise.
Former Iowa schools chief gets two-year sentence for immigration and weapons crimes
Former Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts faces deportation to his native Guyana following prison.
Spirited Iowa midterm primaries energize both parties
Iowa Democrats are seizing on economic frustrations as they aim to win the governor's race as well as two open seats in Congress this fall.
Iowa inmates get second shot at challenging county jail fees
The Eighth Circuit said former jail inmates have protected property interests in the money collected for their $95 daily jail fees and standing to argue their claims.
Roblox must face Iowa consumer fraud claims
Though the state's consumer fraud claims will proceed to trial, Roblox was granted reprieve from having to face Section 230 claims accusing the gaming platform of lacking moderation and addictive gameplay.
Environmental groups sue EPA over polluted Iowa water
The groups say the EPA violated the Clean Water Act by removing seven Iowa rivers from the “impaired waters” list.
Nebraska couple claim museum violated civil rights with free admission for Native American tribe members
The couple argue the ticket policy treats customers differently based on race because membership in a Native American tribe is a “proxy for race.”
First Circuit OKs gun possession prosecution of immigrant
The federal gun ban applied to immigrants living in the U.S. without permission fits within the history and tradition of this nation’s regulation of firearms rooted in English law, the panel found.