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New Federal Law Requires Most Employers Take Action

By BrownWinick | 06.08.2016

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which became immediately effective. This law expands protections for trade secrets and gives trade secret owners access to federal court in cases involving misappropriation. It also requires inclusion of notice about whistleblower immunity in any... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm and Nine Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA 2016 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business

By BrownWinick | 06.02.2016

BrownWinick has been ranked as a “leading law firm” in Chambers USA® 2016 - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial. Nine attorneys from BrownWinick were selected for inclusion in Chambers USA® 2016 as “leaders in Iowa” in the following areas: Doug E. Gross –... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes 2016 Summer Associates

By BrownWinick | 06.02.2016

BrownWinick is pleased to announce that Brandon Cole, Colin Hendricks and Victoria Zamora are participating in the firm's 2016 Summer Associates Program. Brandon is currently attending the University of Iowa College of Law and is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Colin is currently attending the University of... Read More

When LLC Owners are Personally Liable

By BrownWinick | 06.01.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, When LLC Owners Are Personally Liable, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More

OSHA's New Recordkeeping Rule - Do You Have It Down Right?

By BrownWinick | 05.20.2016

On May 12, 2016, OSHA published its new recordkeeping rule, which is entitled “Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.” The new rule includes (1) additional reporting obligations for some employers; (2) procedures for informing employees of their right to report work-related injuries and their access to the company’s accident and... Read More

Greater Transparency for Out-of-State LLCS? Not So Fast.

By BrownWinick | 04.27.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, Greater Transparency for Out-of-State LLCs? Not So Fast, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More

BrownWinick Staff and Attorneys Raise Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

By BrownWinick | 04.21.2016

BrownWinick's charitable giving efforts during the months of March and April, 2016 were focused on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. The staff and attorneys at BrownWinick held a “Jeans Day” fundraiser in early March. On April 21, BrownWinick staff and attorneys worked together to prepare a meal for the parents and family... Read More

Challenges in Checking Potential Employees' Backgrounds

By BrownWinick | 03.31.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, Challenges in Checking Potential Employees' Backgrounds, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More

OSHA Announced a New Rule to Protect Workers From Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica

By BrownWinick | 03.28.2016

On March 24, 2016, OSHA announced a final rule which will protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust. What is crystalline silica? Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite and other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. This silica becomes respirable dust when workers chip,... Read More

Should We Fire Him for That Post?

By BrownWinick | 03.16.2016

The March edition of the Harvard Business Review ("HBR") features expert commentary by BrownWinick employment law attorney,Megan Erickson Moritz, in response to the magazine's monthly Case Study. HBR's fictional Case Studies pose challenges faced by real business leaders, with solutions and analysis from experts in response - usually featuring two... Read More