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From the Iowa based law firm that you want on your side, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC, we present GRL Raw. A podcast that presents the art of practicing law in a different light. Educational, practical, relevant, entertaining, and at times, raw. Join the GRL team as we discuss recent developments and applications of Iowa law while simultaneously providing a behind-the-scenes look into the culture, character, and passion of GRL Law Team.

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GRL VICTORY VAULT: DEFENDING THE ACCUSED AGAINST DECADES-OLD CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

GRL VICTORY VAULT: DEFENDING THE ACCUSED AGAINST DECADES-OLD CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

In this compelling episode of "GRL Law’s Victory Vault," host Grant Granestad is joined by seasoned attorney Scott Michels as they thoroughly explore the high-stakes world of defending a client against child sexual assault allegations nearly two decades after the alleged incident. Throughout the episode, they delve into the complexities of a case where memories inevitably fade, stories gradually shift, and a single accusation ultimately has the power to destroy lives.Scott thoroughly shares the challenges of navigating a legal landscape where there is no statute of limitations for certain charges. Despite being brought forth years later, these allegations can still lead to devastating consequences for the accused. Moreover, he sheds light on the personal and legal battles his client faces, including inevitable social tensions within communities and families.Join us as we unpack the intricacies of this emotionally charged case. We will explore the defense strategies and witness the vindication of a man facing life-altering accusations. Along the way, tune in to understand not only the profound impact that such cases have on everyone involved but also the critical importance of thorough legal defense in preserving justice.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

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GRL VICTORY VAULT: DEFENDING THE ACCUSED AGAINST DECADES-OLD CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

GRL VICTORY VAULT: DEFENDING THE ACCUSED AGAINST DECADES-OLD CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

In this compelling episode of "GRL Law’s Victory Vault," host Grant Granestad is joined by seasoned attorney Scott Michels as they thoroughly explore the high-stakes world of defending a client against child sexual assault allegations nearly two decades after the alleged incident. Throughout the episode, they delve into the complexities of a case where memories inevitably fade, stories gradually shift, and a single accusation ultimately has the power to destroy lives.Scott thoroughly shares the challenges of navigating a legal landscape where there is no statute of limitations for certain charges. Despite being brought forth years later, these allegations can still lead to devastating consequences for the accused. Moreover, he sheds light on the personal and legal battles his client faces, including inevitable social tensions within communities and families.Join us as we unpack the intricacies of this emotionally charged case. We will explore the defense strategies and witness the vindication of a man facing life-altering accusations. Along the way, tune in to understand not only the profound impact that such cases have on everyone involved but also the critical importance of thorough legal defense in preserving justice.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

LAWSPLAINING: CAN SOCIAL MEDIA LAWFULLY MANIPULATE WHAT POSTS YOU SEE?

LAWSPLAINING: CAN SOCIAL MEDIA LAWFULLY MANIPULATE WHAT POSTS YOU SEE?

In this episode of Law ‘Splaining, host Bobby Rehkemper tackles a pressing and controversial question: Can states compel social media platforms to more fairly balance the information that appears in people’s feeds? Dive into the legal limits on social media as Bobby explores the complexities of this issue, breaking down the recent Supreme Court case Moody v. Net Choice. This case challenges the boundaries of government regulation on social media and provides a deep dive into the evolving limits of digital content control.Discover how the Court's decision influences the debate over whether big tech companies can use their algorithms and editorial choices to shape the visibility of content according to their views. In this episode, lively discussion and expert insights reveal the intersection of constitutional rights and digital freedom. Tune in to grasp the nuances of this high-stakes legal battle and explore its implications for the future of online content regulation.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

LAWSPLAINING: TICKTOK BAN?

LAWSPLAINING: TICKTOK BAN?

Congress has passed a law that requires TickTok to divest itself of Chinese ownership or be banned within the United States. Is TickTok a foreign controlled weapon for social espionage or merely a platform for the free exercise of speech and expression? Are there legitimate concerns? What are the constitutional implications? How does the First Amendment play into the equation? What about the Americans whose livelihood is tied directly to TickTok? We get down and dirty with the TickTok ban on this episode of Law Splaining. Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

STRAIGHT DOPE: CARL OLSEN PART 2

STRAIGHT DOPE: CARL OLSEN PART 2

There was so much to cover with Carl Olsen that we split this episode into two parts! And now that there is an approved secular use for marijuana in Iowa under the medical cannabidiol act, Iowa Code chapter 124, can the State still deny his right to consume THC for religious purposes? I expect the newly enacted Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act will factor into this argument significantly moving forward. For more on Carl's advocacy, check out https://www.youtube.com/@ganjalaw. Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

DOS AND DON’TS: MEGGAN GUNS - TRICYCLE AND A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER

DOS AND DON’TS: MEGGAN GUNS - TRICYCLE AND A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER

We are not going to ruin the surprise effect of this episode of Dos and Don’ts by putting any of it in the description. We will just say, Meggan Guns was warmed up in her last episode, so we decided to turn up the heat. She wants to be the next Dallas County Attorney. Can she answer the tough questions? Here is a hint about this episode. It involves a convicted sex offender, a vehicle, a tricycle and the police.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

STRAIGHT DOPE: 20 TONS OF MARIJUANA FOR RELIGIOUS USE

STRAIGHT DOPE: 20 TONS OF MARIJUANA FOR RELIGIOUS USE

Is there a First Amendment defense to importing 20 tons of marijuana for religious use? Join a fascinating discussion with Carl Olsen as he takes viewers on a nearly 50-year, pioneering journey of defending his constitutional right to consume sacramental cannabis as a member of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church. I consider him the foremost expert on this topic in the country. His legal challenges underscore the complexities in balancing religious rights with state and federal drug regulations. Carl paved the way for medical cannabidiol in Iowa by founding Iowans for Medical Marijuana (https://iowamedicalmarijuana.org/). And now that there is an approved secular use for marijuana in Iowa, can the State still deny his right to consume THC for religious purposes? We'll see what role the Iowa Religious Freedom Restoration Act will play moving forward. So much to cover that we split it into two episodes! For more on Carl's advocacy, check out https://www.youtube.com/@ganjalaw.Donate to the Zion Coptic Church and help support Carl Olsen’s relentless pursuit of religious freedom here: https://venmo.com/zioncoptic.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

GRL VICTORY VAULT: EMPLOYER GROSS NEGLIGENCE IN MINING COLLAPSE

GRL VICTORY VAULT: EMPLOYER GROSS NEGLIGENCE IN MINING COLLAPSE

In this episode of GRL’s Victory Vault, we delve into a remarkable case where justice prevailed in the face of gross negligence by an employer. We speak with GRL partner Cory Gourley about a harrowing mining accident that resulted in the tragic death of the client's son. The son's employer's egregious negligent conduct was so pronounced that the jury awarded punitive damages, a rare and difficult standard to achieve in Iowa. Cory's tenacious investigation and legal strategy exposed the blatant disregard for safety protocols, compelling the jury to hold the employer accountable. Tune in to discover how GRL Law's relentless pursuit of justice not only secured compensation for their client but also set a powerful precedent in workplace safety accountability.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

LAW 'SPLAINING: DISCARDED DNA

LAW 'SPLAINING: DISCARDED DNA

We have been saying it for over a year now. Eat your damn crust! After the Iowa Supreme Court case at the center of this episode we can now add to that advice. If you don’t want Big Brother getting your DNA clearing your table and straw from the Iowa famous Pizza Ranch restaurant. The ultimate question we dive into on this episode of Law Splaining is, do you have an expectation of privacy in your DNA that remains on items that you throw away in public locations? The Iowa Supreme Court has weighed in on this question and their decision has some valuable lessons and cautions regarding bigger issues that are on the horizon. Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

DOS AND DON'TS: MEGGAN GUNS - UNLIMITED FUNDS?

DOS AND DON'TS: MEGGAN GUNS - UNLIMITED FUNDS?

We finally tricked a prosecutor into appearing on GRL Raw! Current Assistant Polk County Attorney and candidate for Dallas County Attorney, Meggan Guns faces the firing squad on another riveting episode of Dos and Don’ts. Do prosecutors have to consider the financial costs associated with a prosecution? Do they strike deals because it might be too expensive to take a case to trial? We warm Meggan up to Does and Don’ts with a question, the answer to which might surprise you.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

VICTORY VAULT: SCHOOL DISTRICT FAILS SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT

VICTORY VAULT: SCHOOL DISTRICT FAILS SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT

In this episode of GRL’s Victory Vault, we shed light on a case where justice was not only served for a young client but also held a school district accountable for its own failures. We speak with GRL partner Bobby Rehkemper about a case that started with a tragic incident: the sexual assault of a special education student by another student within the school premises. Bobby's diligent investigation uncovered alarming lapses in the school district's duty to protect its most vulnerable students. We unveil the systemic failures within the school, highlighting the importance of legal advocacy in safeguarding students' rights. Tune in to learn how GRL Law navigated through the complexities of this case, seeking not only justice for their client but also accountability from those responsible for ensuring a safe learning environment.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

DOS AND DON'TS: BLIND, FURY, INAPPROPRIATE CUSTOMER

DOS AND DON'TS: BLIND, FURY, INAPPROPRIATE CUSTOMER

Jill Zwagerman was warmed up with the softball in our last episode, so we crank up the difficulty level on this Dos and Don’ts. This one involves disabilities, a Furry, a pupachino and a naughty customer. What is an employer required to do to protect its people from unruly customers? Are Furry’s a “protected class?” What is a “protected class”? Jill helps us wade through this doozie of a Does and Don’ts that will be very difficult to top.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

LAW 'SPLAINING: SOCIAL MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

LAW 'SPLAINING: SOCIAL MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

You comment on your Mayor’s Facebook page about how he is doing a terrible job. Your comment gets deleted. You comment again. It gets deleted. You go to comment again. You are blocked! The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to speak their mind, dissent against the government and express their opinions. Is the First Amendment violated when a government official censors comments and communications on social media? When and how does it cross the line? In this episode of Lawsplaining we break down the recent United States Supreme Court decision on this precise issue. The answers might surprise you.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

DOS AND DON’TS: MY GIRLFRIENDS BOSS TOLD HER TO BREAK UP WITH ME

DOS AND DON’TS: MY GIRLFRIENDS BOSS TOLD HER TO BREAK UP WITH ME

GRL Raw takes Dos and Don’ts to an entirely new level this season with guest appearances from local lawyers who have a special set of skills on the topics of discussion. We kick it off with Jill Zwagerman of who specializes in Employment Discrimination cases; think Sexual Harassment. We sit Jill down, throw a few drinks down her throat and hit her with the most bizarre publicly asked legal questions related to her line of work. It is awesome. It is hilarious. It is informative. It is a new edge to Does and Don’ts!Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

STRAIGHT DOPE: CIVIL LIBERTIES AT STAKE IN UNIVERSITY GAMBLING SCANDAL

STRAIGHT DOPE: CIVIL LIBERTIES AT STAKE IN UNIVERSITY GAMBLING SCANDAL

On this episode of the Straight Dope, Colin’s guest, Andrew Mertens, Executive Director of the Iowa Association for Justice, discusses the latest developments in the gambling controversy that rocked the University of Iowa and Iowa State athletic departments last fall. What technology did the state’s Division of Criminal Investigation use to target these athletes? And why should Iowans be concerned about the larger privacy interests at stake? Andrew explains this and more including how the legislature is trying to eliminate some of the very tools defense attorneys used to challenge the evidence and get charges dismissed.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

VICTORY VAULT: PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT AND SANCTIONS

VICTORY VAULT: PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT AND SANCTIONS

In this episode, we crack open GRL’s Victory Vault to shine some light on a case where not only did GRL Law get a great result for a client but were also able to dole out some justice to a prosecutor. We sit down with GRL partner Matt Lindholm to explain how a rather routine Operating While Intoxicated charge took an unexpected turn when Matt’s thorough investigation of the case uncovered that the arresting police officer failed to calibrate his radar equipment. What resulted from there has to be heard to be believed. Tune in to hear how the prosecutor’s attempts to thwart Matt from getting justice for his client resulted in the prosecutor getting hit with a little poetic justice of his own. Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

LAW 'SPLAINING: TRUMP BALLOT BALLYHOO

LAW 'SPLAINING: TRUMP BALLOT BALLYHOO

Lawsplaining is where GRL Raw breaks down fancified legal mumbojumbo over beers and explains it so that all may understand. On this very first episode we tackle the hot-off-the-press United States Supreme Court decision involving the Trump Ballot Ballyhoo. Can a State keep a presidential candidate off of their ballot? What was their theory that lead them to believe they could? What does the Constitution say? We break this down in under 15 minutes and resolve these questions with Social Studies 101.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

STRAIGHT DOPE: HEMP DERIVED THC UPDATE

STRAIGHT DOPE: HEMP DERIVED THC UPDATE

Welcome to the Straight Dope where Colin Murphy dishes the plain truth on all things vice in Iowa. In this episode, Colin chats with Bobby Rehkemper about consumable hemp products. Want to know how to tell what is legal to possess and consume? And what will get you arrested? Gummies, vapes and mushroom products are covered. Colin also reviews Iowa House File 2605, new legislation aimed at restricting the amount of hemp derived THC that Iowans will be able to purchase. The bill easily passed the House and is on to the Senate. Iowans want continued access to hemp derived products. Call your Senator and tell them to vote no on HF 2605! Don’t know your Senator? Find yours here: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

S2E11: DUI SECRETS LAW ENFORCEMENT DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW

S2E11: DUI SECRETS LAW ENFORCEMENT DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW

GRL finally reveals their secrets of drunk driving defense in Iowa. The most experienced, aggressive, and successful Iowa law firm for drunk driving defense pulls back the curtain on operating while intoxicated investigations. GRL Raw is closing out 2023 with a bang. In the final episode of 2023, Bobby and Donut discuss the top ways that otherwise law-abiding citizens find themselves on the wrong end of an operating while intoxicated investigation. Is your prescription medication a defense? Can you get an OWI on a golf cart or even a motorized cooler? Is sleeping in a running vehicle operation? Should you do field sobriety tests? What is the minimum punishment in Iowa for drunk driving that causes the death of another person? Bobby and Donut answer all of these questions and many more. The knowledge dropped in this episode could very well could save your backside.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

S2E10: THE ULTIMATE REVENGE – FIGHTING BACK AGAINST REVENGE PORN OFFENDERS

S2E10: THE ULTIMATE REVENGE – FIGHTING BACK AGAINST REVENGE PORN OFFENDERS

Some call it nonconsensual pornography others call it revenge porn. Regardless of the label, nonconsensual sharing or dissemination of intimate sexual photographs and videos causes immediate and long-term harm to the person whose trust and confidence is betrayed. Offenders may look at it as simply getting even for a broken heart, but the trail of destruction it leaves behind is not temporary nor fleeting. Bobby and Donut sit down and lay out a word of caution for anyone considering this sort of “revenge” and, more importantly, equip victims with the resources necessary to obtain the ultimate revenge against offenders. Iowa laws impose criminal consequences and, more meaningful and effective, civil consequences to those who disseminate or share sexual photographs or videos of another without the other explicit consent have teeth. The type of teeth that can leave a lasting and permanent mark on offenders. This is a can-not-miss episode that is relatable to teenagers and adults alike.Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram

S2E9: DISPOSABLE CONNECTIONS – BURNER PHONES AND PRIVACY

S2E9: DISPOSABLE CONNECTIONS – BURNER PHONES AND PRIVACY

Eat your damn crust! How did the suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Huerman’s disregard of this advice likely forever alter his living arrangements? We could not have asked for a better current event to discuss the Three T’s – Trash, Trespass, and Telephones. Bobby and Donut use the Long Island serial killer investigation as a springboard for the Dope Yoda’s deep dive into burner phones and electronic privacy. What are they? Are they legal? What are the biggest Burner Blunders people make while trying to protect their telephone privacy? Dope Yoda discusses.As always, the episode wraps up with Does and Don’ts with Donut. This one involves burner phones, cryptocurrency, a convenience store, and some weighty moral dilemmas. Thanks for tuning in to this episode on the GRL RAW podcast network! For more legal insights, tips, and discussions, visit our website at GRL Law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed, stay empowered with GRL RAW.Social ChannelsYouTubeFacebookInstagram