BW INSIGHTS

Immigration Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

By Matt J. Mauntel-Medici | 07.16.2025

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes immigration provisions with immediate implications for employers. Below is a practical summary tailored for HR teams, in‑house counsel, and international workforce planners. Increased Focus on Enforcement and Compliance Greater Enforcement: $75 billion in supplemental funding for increased... Read More

FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Vacated Days Before Going Into Effect: What Businesses Need to Know

By Brian McCormac | 07.14.2025

The countdown to July 14, 2025, was nearly over—but now, the FTC’s proposed “click-to-cancel” rule was invalidated less than a week before its “go live” date. This surprising turn of events is a win for companies who do business using subscription models and a loss for consumers who want easier ways to cancel them. On October 16, 2024, the FTC... Read More

Forming a Veterinary Practice in Iowa: Choosing the Right Legal Entity

By Caleb J. Brus | 07.11.2025

If you're a veterinarian thinking about starting your own practice in Iowa, or restructuring an existing one, an important decision you will face is how to legally set up your business. Your choice of legal entity isn't just paperwork; it affects your personal liability, how you're taxed, and whether you're in compliance with Iowa's professional... Read More

What “The Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Estate Planning in 2025 and Beyond

By Robert Hodges | 07.10.2025

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R.1“The Big Beautiful Bill” into law. This broad tax-and-spending reconciliation package solidifies and extends the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted in 2017. Additionally, the sweeping implications of the legislative package touch economic policy, immigration, Medicaid, renewable energy tax credits and... Read More

ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES: How Could the Income Tax Changes Impact You?

By Christopher Nuss | 07.07.2025

On the day before Independence Day, the Big Beautiful Bill (the Bill) passed the House, after passing the Senate two days earlier. President Trump signed the Bill on the 4th of July. Despite Republican control of both the House and the Senate, many were concerned about the cost of the Bill, estimated at $3.4 trillion, so passage was not automatic.... Read More

The Potential EEOC Quorum and What Employers Can Expect

By Danielle Smid | 07.07.2025

On May 6, 2025, the United States Senate received President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brittany Panuccio to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While Panuccio has yet to be confirmed, an appointment would mean that the EEOC would have a quorum for the first time since President Trump’s unprecedented termination of... Read More

ADA Does Not Cover Retirement Benefit Cuts

By Danielle Smid | 06.30.2025

In a 7–2 decision issued June 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not cover former employees who are no longer able to work due to a disability. In Stanley v. City of Sanford, the Court ruled that Title I of the ADA applies only to individuals who can perform, or seek to perform, the essential... Read More

Matt Mauntel-Medici Joins BrownWinick Immigration Practice

By BrownWinick | 06.30.2025

At BrownWinick, we are constantly evolving to meet the growing and complex needs of our clients. Today, we’re proud to announce the enhancement of our Immigration Practice with new attorney Matt Mauntel-Medici. This is an expansion that allows us to provide even more comprehensive legal solutions to the businesses and individuals we serve. As... Read More

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