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

By Benjamin R. Merrill & Kelsey R. Schott | 11.25.2025

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

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

By Cynthia Boyle Lande, Christopher L. Nuss & Rachel A. Martinez | 10.03.2025

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

Navigating Form 5500 Compliance: Common Pitfalls & How Legal Counsel Can Help

By Caleb J. Brus & Cynthia Boyle Lande | 08.05.2025

As summer rolls in, so does benefit plan audit season including Form 5500 filings. For many, this means calls from auditors and sometimes those calls come with unexpected news: “We found an issue.” If this happens, you’re not alone and it is more common than you might think. The good news? At BrownWinick, our employee benefits attorneys regularly... 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

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Sixteen

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 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

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Fifteen

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 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

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Fourteen

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 04.21.2025

Capitol Update Both the Senate and House had floor debate with the Senate passing 41 bills and the House passing 26 bills. So far this session, 79 bills have been enrolled - which means they have passed both the Senate and the House, have been signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, and are ready for the Governor’s... Read More

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Thirteen

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 04.14.2025

Capitol Update Breaking News. This morning, Governor Reynolds shared she will not seek reelection in 2026, citing a desire to spend more time with her family. Click here to watch her full announcement. This Week. The Senate debated Monday-Wednesday passing 30 bills. The House debated on Tuesday passing 8 bills. This is the time of year when a lot... Read More

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Twelve

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 04.07.2025

Capitol Update The second funnel is here and gone. Neither the House or Senate had floor debate this week, instead concentrating on subcommittees and Committee meetings. Next week (week 13) joint rules require that the Senate considers only House bills, House joint resolutions, and unfinished business and the House considers only Senate bills,... Read More

2025 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week Eleven

By Matthew H. McKinney & R.G. Schwarm | 03.31.2025

Capitol Update This Week. The days to the next funnel are dwindling. This week the Senate passed 30 bills on the floor and the House passed 49. Most of those bills will have to be pushed through the Committees on the other side by next Friday, April 4 or they will be ineligible for further consideration this session. New Representative Blaine... Read More