BW INSIGHTS

Less is More - New Requirements for Iowa Groundwater Hazard Statements

By Ross Curnow | 06.09.2022
When it comes to real estate transactions, brokers, agents, lenders, and attorneys tend to use phrases and jargon that—while not always completely clear to non-industry folks (including their clients)—are generally known and understood by their industry counterparts. A common example are the varied references to closing documents, sometimes noted... Read More

Government Relations Update - 06-08-22

By BrownWinick | 06.09.2022
Primary election results for numerous statewide and legislative races are in. In federal election news, Mike Franken defeated Abby Finkenauer to become the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Franken will challenge current U.S. Senator Charles Grassley who defeated Jim Carlin in the Republican primary. Additionally, Zach Nunn won a three-way... 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 Legislative Session Concludes with a Late Tax Bill

By Christopher Nuss | 06.02.2022
This year’s Iowa legislative session finally concluded late last Tuesday night after going about five weeks longer than scheduled. In addition to the major tax changes passed early in the session, an explanation of which can be found here, one other tax-related bill passed through the House and Senate at the end. The bill resulted in being Senate... Read More

Is an NFT Intellectual Property?

By Jordan Meggison-Decker | 06.01.2022
The terms “NFT”, “bitcoin”, “blockchain”, and “cryptocurrency” have exploded in the last few years. From brands using NFTs as promotional opportunities to creators using NFTs to monetize their content, these terms are rampant. Although they can be confusing, each term has a specific meaning which indicates how it works and how it can affect... Read More

BrownWinick Hosts Bags Tournament for EMBARC

By BrownWinick | 05.31.2022
BrownWinick’s Community Engagement Committee recently hosted a Cinco De Mayo-themed cornhole tournament and reception with all proceeds supporting Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center (EMBARC). BrownWinick attorneys and staff enjoyed the friendly competition and festivities all while supporting a worthy cause. In total, more... Read More

Government Relations Update - 05-25-2022

By BrownWinick | 05.25.2022
The 2022 Iowa legislature adjourned sine die early this morning capping an extended 136-day session. The final gavel fell at 12:10 AM in the Senate and at 12:16 AM in the House. The final two days of session included the passage of a handful of remaining policy bills and the entire state budget. All the budget bills fund various departments of... Read More

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