Tim Semelroth News Today

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen will continue to talk about pay increases for judges until something changes and is encouraging Iowa judges to talk to their local lawmakers to make the case for a 6.2 percent increase. Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed 2 percent.

Lawyers and freelance court reporters doubt court’s order to allow freelance court reporters to work civil trials will help crisis level shortage. They also see it as adding more expense for the plaintiffs and freelancers would take a pay cut.

Retirement for 6th Judicial District Judge Paul Miller means travel opportunities and “no more long pants.” His collagues desribe Miller as smart, funny and unflappable.

A Cedar Rapids doctor being sued for sex exploitation of a former patient is now being charged for having sex with a former patient. If convicted, he faces two years in prison.

The Iowa State Bar Association released its judicial performance review to help guide voters on the retention of judges on the Nov. 8 ballot.

A Johnson County jury awarded an Iowa City couple, whose newborn suffered brain damage from actions taken during delivery, nearly $98 million against Mercy Hospital and other defendants.