BW INSIGHTS

Navigating Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Compliance: Defend Your Business from Costly Class Actions

Businesses today use technology to reach their customers, whether it is text, call, email, or social media. However, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) can put businesses in danger of potential litigation while attempting to communicate with potential customers and clients. Understanding the TCPA The TCPA was passed in the early 1990s... Read More

Client Alert: USCIS Issues Operational Guidance on New $100,000 H-1B Payment

USCIS has issued updated guidance on the H-1B $100,000 payment, providing some much needed clarification for employers. Below is a breakdown of the update and what we now know. Who must pay The $100,000 payment applies to H-1B petitions filed on/after Sept. 21, 2025, in these scenarios: Beneficiary is outside the U.S. without a valid H-1B visa.... Read More

Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program: Get Started Now for 2026 Grants!

Small and mid-sized manufacturers can obtain grants through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program. The program provides financial support to projects that will adopt or integrate smart technology into existing manufacturing operations across Iowa. This IEDA program supports Iowa’s advanced... Read More

Federal Government Shutdown – What Is the Anticipated Effect on IRS Matters?

Congress failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government for 2026 by the September 30, 2025, deadline, resulting in a government shutdown. At BrownWinick, we continually monitor and analyze how this may affect our clients who have matters pending with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other administrative agencies within the Federal... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes Nine 2025 Fall Associates

We are delighted to welcome a new class of associates to our firm this fall. This year’s group brings a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and talents that will enhance our practice and further strengthen the service we deliver to our clients. Their enthusiasm, dedication to the law, and drive for excellence are already evident, and we look... Read More

Patent Filing Strategies - Charting a Course in Complicated Patent Seas

Without question, patent protection is complicated and expensive. That complexity and expense dramatically increases when patent protection is desired both in the U.S. as well as abroad. Developing the right patent filing strategy at the outset is necessary to achieve the client's goals. As a patent attorney, we have a number of tools we can use... Read More

Take Advantage the New Markets Tax Credit Program

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) touches many areas of the Internal Revenue Code, but one that’s getting less attention is Section 45D, the New Markets Tax Credit program (NMTC). This program seeks to encourage investment in low-income areas by providing a tax credit to those who provide funding for significant projects in those areas.... Read More