Category Business & Corporate Law (4)

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2018 "Best Law Firms" List

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2018 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The eighth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2018 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2017. Firms included in the 2018 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

Maintaining Confidentiality When Selling Your Business

If you are looking to sell your business, there are many things to consider. One of these considerations is confidentiality. Before a deal is completed, a prospective buyer will likely want access to private information regarding your business. For instance, a prospective buyer may want to review your key clients, contracts, and financial records.... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List

BrownWinick is pleased to announce that 26 lawyers have been included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the... Read More

New Partnership Audit Rules Apply in 2018, Business Should Take Action Now

In 2018, the IRS is changing the audit procedures for businesses taxed as partnerships, which includes LLCs taxed as partnerships. Updated tax regulations were recently proposed and will be finalized after the public hearing on September 18, 2017, making this a good time for businesses to consider the new rules and begin taking proactive steps to... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm and Nine Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA 2017 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business

BrownWinick has been ranked as a “leading law firm” in Chambers USA® 2017 - 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® 2017 as “leaders in Iowa” in the following areas: Doug E. Gross –... Read More

Choosing to Operate as an LLC: What Next?

Congratulations on choosing to operate your business as a limited liability company. Limited liability companies offer the liability protection of a corporation and the tax benefits of a partnership, which make them a great choice. Deciding what form of entity you will be operating under is a huge step; however, there are now many things you need... Read More

Making that Side-Hustle Legit: Important Considerations for a Home-Based Business

More and more people are beginning to make a business of a side-hustle or side gig for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s selling handmade goods on Etsy, renting a room on Airbnb, craigslist arbitrage, or any other creative way to make some additional cash; there are some important legal considerations that you should be thinking about as you... Read More

Angel Investor Tax Credit - Qualifying Business Application Released

On January 25, 2017, the Iowa Economic Development Authority released the qualifying business application for the Angel Investor Tax Credit. The investor eligibility application was released previously. Businesses that conducted qualifying capital raises during 2016 can seek certification so their investors can claim the tax credit. Both the... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2017 "Best Law Firms" List

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2017 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The seventh edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2017 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2016. Firms included in the 2017 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More