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Fourth Circuit Rules Gender Dysphoria is Covered by the ADA

By BrownWinick | 08.23.2022
On August 16, 2022, a federal circuit court ruled that the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers gender dysphoria. The case, Williams v. Kincaid, was not an employment case – but it will most likely have significant implications in the employment context (as well as other cases involving government services and public accommodations), as the... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys & Staff Participate in Annual Firm Volunteer Day

By BrownWinick | 07.27.2022
BrownWinick attorneys and staff recently participated in the firm’s annual volunteer day to support several Des Moines non-profit organizations. Groups ranging from eight to 20 people volunteered at six different locations across the metro including the Animal Rescue League; Ashcraft Library Project; Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa; Food Bank... Read More

Understanding Hemp/CBD In Iowa

By BrownWinick | 07.21.2022
What is Hemp; What is CBD? Hemp is a type of Cannabis Sativa plant, while CBD is a naturally occurring chemical found within the plant itself. CBD (cannabidiol) is usually produced using the hemp plant, rather than the marijuana plant, which is another type of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp plants contain more CBD and less THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the... Read More

45Q Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit: What It Is & How To Get It

By BrownWinick | 07.15.2022
The Carbon Sequestration Tax Credit (commonly referred to as the 45Q Tax Credit) was first added to the tax code in 2008, with subsequent expansions and clarifications in 2018 and 2021. This article will walk you through the basics of what the 45Q tax credit is and how to know if you are eligible to receive it. What is carbon sequestration? Carbon... Read More

Government Relations Update - 06-08-22

By BrownWinick | 06.09.2022
Primary election results for numerous statewide and legislative races are in. In federal election news, Mike Franken defeated Abby Finkenauer to become the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Franken will challenge current U.S. Senator Charles Grassley who defeated Jim Carlin in the Republican primary. Additionally, Zach Nunn won a three-way... Read More

United States Supreme Court Issues Decision on Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses

By BrownWinick | 06.07.2022
The United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision significant to the enforcement of arbitration clauses in contracts. In a unanimous decision, the Court held in Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. that federal law does not contain a “prejudice requirement” in determining whether a party has waived its right to arbitration. The prejudice requirement... Read More

BrownWinick Hosts Bags Tournament for EMBARC

By BrownWinick | 05.31.2022
BrownWinick’s Community Engagement Committee recently hosted a Cinco De Mayo-themed cornhole tournament and reception with all proceeds supporting Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC). BrownWinick attorneys and staff enjoyed the friendly competition and festivities all while supporting a worthy cause. In total, more... Read More

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