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Recent Changes to Sales and Use Taxes - What is the New Rule and Its Impact?

By Cynthia Boyle Lande | 06.10.2016
During the last legislative session, the Iowa Legislature passed and Governor Branstad signed House File 2433 into law. HF 2433 addressed a number of tax-related issues, including certain rules regarding sales tax exemptions for manufacturers. One of these changes may impact how contractors collect and pay sales tax on large manufacturing facility... Read More

Choosing Your Own Defense Counsel, And Why You Should Consider Adding A Choice Of Counsel Endorsement To Your CGL Policy

By Brian Rickert | 06.08.2016
Litigation is costly and time consuming. Preparing for this risk, you purchase an insurance policy thinking that you can work together with your insurer to help protect your business from any claims. However, when insurance steps in to defend a claim filed against you, your insurer dictates many of the steps taken in that lawsuit and you may feel... Read More

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

Iowa Passes Law to Create Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program

By Joe Leo | 04.07.2016
On April 6, 2016, Governor Branstad signed into law Senate File 2300 which creates the Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program, a landmark piece of legislation that is expected to result in significant investment and innovation in Iowa. This legislation was supported by a diverse coalition of interested parties in Iowa, including the Iowa... Read More

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