BW INSIGHTS

Iowa Cybersecurity Breach Affirmative Defenses

By Brian McCormac | 06.25.2025
Data security incidents are so commonplace that it is really a matter of when—not if—a business will be impacted. The Iowa Legislature recently provided a bit of good news for businesses grappling with protecting against cyber-attacks and attempting to comply with the myriad of applicable laws and regulations. Iowa Code Chapter 554G, Tort... Read More

Iowa Sales Tax Changes for Data Centers

By Tim C. Reilly | 06.13.2025
Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 976 on June 6, 2025. This bill originated from the Department of Revenue. While the Department’s own proposals were noncontroversial, the legislature added significant language impacting sales and use tax exemptions for data centers. Iowa has provided a set of three sales tax exemptions for data centers for... Read More

In My Copyright Era: Lessons from Taylor Swift

By Jill M. Gastineau & Jordan E. Meggison-Decker | 06.06.2025
One thing most people can agree on is that Taylor Swift is a great businesswoman. She is able to affect local economies solely based on where she decides to host her next Eras Tour concert. Arguably one of her best business decisions was to re-record her first six albums in order to own the masters of those re-recorded albums. But how was she able... Read More

Delaware DBA Holders: Mandatory Re-Registration Deadline Extended

By Ellen Hames | 06.04.2025
Attention Delaware Corporations and LLCs! If you have a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name, you will need to re-register it at the state level. The Delaware General Assembly recently enacted House Bill 40, which unifies the state’s previous county-by-county registration process at the state level. Previously, companies were required to register their... Read More

Delaware DBA Holders: Mandatory Re-Registration Starts June 2, 2025

By Ellen Hames | 06.02.2025
Attention Delaware Corporations and LLCs! If you have a “Doing Business As” (DBA) name, you need to re-register it, and soon. The Delaware General Assembly recently enacted House Bill 40, which unifies the state’s previous county-by-county registration process at the state level. Previously, companies were required to register their DBA name... Read More

Legal Services for Veterinarian Clinics

By Caleb J. Brus | 05.12.2025
In a perfect world, running a veterinary clinic would be limited to caring for animals. The truth is that it is much more complicated – it’s about managing a complex business with high-stakes legal obstacles, decisions, and considerations. Missteps can cost more than just money. Here are a few things that every veterinarian needs to know to help... Read More

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Sixteen

By Matthew H. McKinney, R.G. Schwarm & Julie A. Smith | 05.05.2025
Capitol Update The 110th day of session has passed without a sine die resolution. The House didn't debate at all this week. The Senate met and passed 22 bills. There are now 128 enrolled bills. The Governor signed 9 bills this week, bringing the total bills signed so far this session to 44. The legislative session will extend into next week and... Read More

Trump Signs New Executive Order Seeking to Eliminate Disparate Impact Discrimination

By Danielle Smid | 04.28.2025
President Trump signed an executive order on April 23, 2025, directing that federal agencies stop using the disparate impact theory of liability under federal civil rights law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EO, titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” deprioritizes disparate impact and specifically... Read More

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Fifteen

By Matthew H. McKinney, R.G. Schwarm & Julie A. Smith | 04.28.2025
Capitol Update The 110th day of the legislative session is next Friday, May 2nd. Old hands at the Capitol look for boxes on the floor of the House and Senate for legislators to pack their belongings in to take home at the end of session. No such sightings yet! The Senate passed 24 bills this week and the House passed 44 bills. So far this session,... Read More

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