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A Message from our Managing Partner – Chris Sackett
Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends,
BrownWinick has been closely following the evolving situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has implemented our plan to provide continuity of services to our clients while holding as our top priority the safety and well-being of our employees, clients and community. Click here to read the entire statement.
The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is constantly changing along with information and guidance from state and federal agencies. BrownWinick is closely monitoring the developments and will provide updates on this page. We’ve developed our COVID-19 Resource page to ensure individuals and employers have accurate and up-to-date advice on how to navigate these uncertain times.
Polk County Resources
State Resources
Business Transactions
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- Paycheck Protection Program Round Two: Eligibility, Forgiveness, and Considerations for Borrowers - 1/27/2021
- Year-End COVID Relief Legislation Becomes Law During the Holidays - 12/30/2020
- SBA Opens PPP Forgiveness Portal, But Banks Put on the Brakes - 8/21/2020
- A Second Wave of Stimulus Relief Proposed by Congress - 7/28/2020
- Main Street Lending Program - 7/11/2020
- 130B Unallocated Loan Funds, Senate Passes Unanimous Consent to Extend PPP - 7/1/2020
- M&A During COVID-19 - 6/26/2020
- Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Contracting - 6/23/2020
- Insurer Response to COVID Claims by Businesses - 6/22/2020
- Invoking or Defending Against Force Majeure: How Long Will COVID Excuse Non-performance? - 6/18/2020
- SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 - 6/17/2020
- COVID-19 Back-to-Business Limited Liability Act Awaits Governor's Signature - 6/16/2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Becomes Law, Easing Restrictions on Loan Forgiveness - 6/5/2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act - 5/28/2020
- Guidance Regarding PPP Forgiveness - 5/18/2020
- PPP Update: How Much of Your Loan Will Be Forgiven, and When You Need to Start Paying Off the 1% Interest, Two-Year Loan. - 5/7/2020
- DSM Small Business Recovery Grant Application Opens, Accepted through May 20 - 5/6/2020
- Business Considerations for Those Impacted by COVID-19 - 5/5/2020
- PPPP Portal Opens to Small Lenders Only for 8 Hours - 4/29/2020
- Congress Injects an Additional $310 Billion in Funding for the Paycheck Protection Program - Eligible Borrowers Should Act Quickly - 4/27/2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Recap: Eligibility, Forgiveness, and Considerations for Recipients - 4/15/2020
- Negotiating M&A Deal Terms During the COVID-19 Outbreak - 4/13/2020
- Federal Bank Regulators Issue New Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Facility - 4/10/2020
- Main Street Lending Program - 4/9/2020
- Is Your Business at Risk for Coronavirus Lawsuits, and What Can You Do NOW To Avoid It? - 4/6/2020
- Interim Final Rule Issued for Paycheck Protection Program - 4/1/2020
- Leading Through Chaos - 4/2/2020
- Do You Have Insurance for Lost Business Due to COVID-19? - 3/31/2020
- What Do I Do if I am Ready to Apply for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan from the SBA? - 3/30/2020
- Material Adverse Effect Clauses and COVID-19 - 3/29/2020
- New Grant for Targeted Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 – Apply Now! - 3/29/2020
- Shareholder Meetings Amidst COVID-19 - 3/27/2020
- Biennial Report Deadline Extended - 3/26/2020
- Employers May Apply for the Voluntary Shared Work Program - 3/26/2020
- Identification of “Essential Business” Employees - 3/26/2020
- Discussing Layoffs or Other Cost-Saving Measures? Hit the Pause Button. - 3/26/2020
- Determining Whether Your Business Qualifies as Essential - 3/26/2020
- Remote Notary Now an Option - 3/23/2020
- Covid-19: A Force Majeure Event for Your Event? - 3/22/2020
- Businesses in All 99 Iowa Counties Now Qualify for SBA Disaster Loans - 3/22/2020
- SBA Offers Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans in Designated States - 3/20/2020
- Guidance on Tax Payments Following COVID-19 Outbreak - 3/19/2020
- Is Your Business Protected Against Business Interruptions? - 3/13/2020
Employment & Labor
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- The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate (and More) is Here: Large Employers Must Ensure Employees are Fully Vaccinated or Tested Weekly by January 4, 2022 ... Unless the Courts Interject - 11-8-2021
- Iowa Enacts a New Law on Employer Vaccination Mandates and Unemployment Insurance - 11-8-2021
- Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandates Have Arrived. OSHA's Nationwide Private Sector Mandate is Close Behind. - 10-26-2021
- An Update on Vaccine Incentives: Can Employers Raise Health Insurance Premiums for Unvaccinated Employees? - 9-13-2021
- Company with 100+ Employees? Prepare for the Most Stringent Vaccine Requirements Yet - 9-10-2021
- Vaccinations in the Workplace - 8-12-2021
- OSHA Issues Emergency Standard for Health Care - 6/22/2021
- State of Iowa Ending Participation in COVID-Related Unemployment Programs Next Month - 5/12/2021
- Don't Jump the Gun on COVID-19 Recovery: Employers and Business Owners Should Review OSHA Compliance - 3/24/2021
- IWD Adopts New Rule in Response to COVID-19 and the Federal CARES Act - 3/23/2021
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Changes You Should Know - 9/14/2020
- Department of Homeland Security Issues Guidance on Exemptions to Travel Bans - 8/24/2020
- DOL Issues Final Rule On Retail or Service Establishment Commissioned Sales Exemption - 5/28/2020
- Returning Employees to the Workplace? We've Got You Covered - 5/28/2020
- Return-to-Work Playbook - 5/11/2020
- Training During Downtime - Ways to Connect, Engage, and Develop Your Workforce - 5/6/2020
- COVID-19 As We Enter May: What Should Employers Be Thinking About? - 5/4/2020
- E-Verify COVID-19 Accomodation: New Temporary Rule for I-9 Compliance - 5/2/2020
- COVID-19 Update: Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants - 4/23/2020
- H-1B Lottery Concluded - Petitions May Be Filed Beginning April 1 - 4/3/2020
- DOL Issues Much Anticipated Guidance for FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements - 4/1/2020
- What Would a Shelter-in-Place Order Look Like for Iowa - 3/31/2020
- Small Business Exemption to FFCRA - 3/31/2020
- Are You Exposing Your Business to the Risk of Coronavirus-Related Litigation? - 3/31/2020
- Iowa Workforce Development Changes Policy on Unemployment Benefits and PTO - 3/30/2020
- No Work, No Paid Leave – Answers to Questions Plaguing Employers - 3/28/2020
- Intermittent Leave & Non-Enforcement Period - 3/28/2020
- Homeland Security’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: E-Verify and Form I-9 Temporary Policies - 3/25/2020
- Webinar: COVID-19 & Unemployment Law Changes in Iowa - 3/25/2020
- DOL Updates Effective Date & Issues Notice - 3/25/2020
- COVID-19 Immigration Q&A for Employers - 3/25/2020
- DOL Provides Additional Information About the New Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA) - 3/24/2020
- Webinar: COVID-19 and the Impact on Iowa Businesses: Guidance for Employers - 3/24/2020
- Employer Payroll Tax Credits for CODIV-19 - 3/23/2020
- “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Becomes Law - 3/19/2020
- Option for Avoiding Total Layoffs During COVID-19 - 3/18/2020
- Employer Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Impact on Unemployment Benefits in Iowa - 3/18/2020
- Iowa Employer and Employee Unemployment Assistance Program Just Announced - 3/16/2020
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 3/11/2020
Estate Planning
Energy & Natural Resources
Food & Agribusiness
Government & Regulatory
Healthcare
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- An Update on Vaccine Incentives: Can Employers Raise Health Insurance Premiums for Unvaccinated Employees? - 9-13-2021
- Company with 100+ Employees? Prepare for the Most Stringent Vaccine Requirements Yet - 9-10-2021
- New CMS COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities - 9/1/2020
- Updated Guidance and FAQs for Phased Easing of Restrictions for Iowa Long-Term Care Facilities Released - 6/15/2020
- Guidelines Issued for the Phased Easing of Restrictions for Iowa's Long-Term Care Facilities - 6/10/2020
- Iowa Dental Board Issues Third FAQ to Assist Dentists with Practice Re-openings - 5/18/2020
- Iowa Dental Board Issues New FAQ to Clarify Guidance for Dental Practice Re-Openings - 5/11/2020
- Dental Services to Resume in Iowa on May 8th - 5/7/2020
- Providers Now Eligible to Receive Medicare Reimbursement for COVID-19 Care Provided to the Uninsured - 4/27/2020
- HHS Begins Distribution of Second Round of Cares Act Funding for Health Care Providers - 4/27/2020
- The CARES Act and Health Care: Federal Funding Authorized to Support Health Care Workforce Programs - 4/13/2020
- CARES Act Provider Relief - 4/11/2020
- Update - Do Healthcare Providers Have Legal Immunity When Treating COVID-19 Patients? - 4/9/2020
- Do Health Care Providers Have Legal Immunity When Treating COVID-19 Patients? - 4/9/2020
- Rapid Testing - What Employers Need to Know - 4/8/2020
- CARES Act Provides Flexibility to Home Health Agencies and Hospice Providers - 3/29/2020
- Public Health Proclamation: Takeaways for Health Care Providers - 3/27/2020
- COVID-19 Prompts Changes to Iowa Certificate of Need Requirements - 3/26/2020
- Guidance Issued for Health Care Providers to Address COVID-19 Demands - 3/26/2020
- AHA Seeks to Simplify Contracting Process for Physicians and Suppliers to Meet Increased Staffing Needs Resulting from COVID-19 - 3/24/2020
- Sweeping Telemedicine Expansion Ordered to Combat COVID-19 - 3/25/2020
- Utilizing Medical Professionals with an Inactive License: An Option for Dealing with COVID-19 - 3/24/2020
- Governor Reynolds Signs Bill to Expand Role of Physician Assistants in Iowa - 3/19/2020
- Coronavirus – Advance Planning is Key - 3/10/2020
- Preparing for the Coronavirus: Getting Back to Basics - 3/4/2020
Intellectual Property
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- USPTO Accounces COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for Certain Trademark/Service Mark Applications - 6/16/2020
- The United States Patent and Trademark Office Announced a New COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program - 5/13/2020
- Who Owns the Intellectual Property Rights Associated with Hydroxychloroquine? - 4/20/2020
- Protecting Trade Secrets during a Pandemic - 3/30/2020
- Granting of Waivers by the US Patent and Trademark Office for Abandoned or Canceled Patent and Trademark Applications - 3/26/2020
- COVID-19 Will Spawn a Slew of New Patent Filings - 3/26/2020
- Slashing Costs? Don't Let the Abandonment of Your IP Portfolio Be a "Permanent Reminder of a Temporary Feeling." - 3/25/2020
Litigation
Real Estate, Construction & Environmental
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- Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program - 8/12/2020
- Clarification Provided on Remote Notarizations - 3/25/2020
- Hold that Cash...for a Few More Weeks! Property Tax Payments Suspended Until April 16,2020 - 3/23/2020
- Effects of COVID-19 on 1031 Exchange Deadlines - 3/20/2020
- Evictions Postponed due to Impacts of COVID-19 - 3/20/2020
- Quick Ways to Help Protect Your Construction Project Against Delays and Damages due to the Coronavirus - 3/19/2020
Taxation
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- Year-End COVID Relief Legislation Becomes Law During the Holidays - 12/30/2020
- Reminder on Upcoming Deadlines for Filing Income Tax Returns and Paying Income Tax - 7/2/2020
- IRS Expands Relief for Qualified Opportunity Zones Due to COVID-19 - 6/16/2020
- Iowa Tax Update for COVID-19 - 5/7/2020
- Guidance on Tax Payments Following COVID-19 Outbreak - 4/10/2020
- COVID-19: Additional Employer Funding Sources - 4/9/2020
- The CARES Act - How Could it Impact Your Tax Situation? - 3/30/2020
- Employer Payroll Tax Credits for COVID-19 - 3/23/2020
Technology
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