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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

BrownWinick Welcomes Nine 2025 Fall Associates

By BrownWinick | 09.29.2025
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

Protecting Your Construction Contracts from Tariffs and Rising Material Costs

By Zoe S. Ginther | 04.07.2025
On Wednesday, President Trump announced new tariffs on many U.S. imports. Many key construction materials may be affected by the new tariffs as the supply chain shifts as a result of uncertainty in international trade. In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, managing costs effectively is crucial for the success of any project. This rings... Read More

BrownWinick Included in 2024 Edition of Best Laws Firms Ranked by Best®

By BrownWinick | 11.02.2023
BrownWinick is excited to announce the firm has been included in the Best Law Firms Ranked by Best® 2024 publication. Firms included in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality... Read More

BrownWinick Wins Special Education Case before the Iowa Department of Education on behalf of Student with Disabilities

By BrownWinick | 07.05.2023
BrownWinick celebrates attorney Jack O’Brien’s success in advocating for the rights of students with disabilities before the Iowa Department of Education. For the past two years, Jack O’Brien has worked with his client the Disabilities Resource Center of Siouxland (the “DRC”) to advocate for students in the Siouxland area with disabilities. One... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Successfully Represent New Fashion Pork and BWT Holdings before the Iowa Supreme Court

By Jen E. Lindberg & James L. Pray | 06.30.2022
In a major development for the agricultural industry in Iowa, the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a nuisance case and reversed a previous Supreme Court decision on constitutional grounds. BrownWinick attorneys James White, Jen Lindberg, and Jim Pray successfully represented New Fashion Pork and BWT Holdings before the Iowa Supreme... 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

Iowa Court of Appeals Decision Serves as Cautionary Tale for Construction Contractors

By BrownWinick | 10.08.2021
The Iowa Court of Appeals issued a decision this week that sent a strong message to construction contractors – ignore your contracts at your own risk. Specifically, the Court stated, “Contracts mean what they say. Here, a party that failed to follow what a contract said in terms of the procedure to change the scope of the contract seeks to avoid... Read More

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