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Government Relations Update - 01-10-2022

By BrownWinick | 01.10.2022
Iowa legislators reconvened today in Des Moines to kick off the 2022 legislative session. Traditionally, the first week of session is largely ceremonial highlighted by the Governor’s Condition of the State address. Governor Reynolds’ address is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 11th. It can be viewed on Iowa PBS’ website (LINK) or streamed... Read More

OSHA Withdraws Portion of COVID-19 Healthcare ETS

By BrownWinick | 12.29.2021
On December 27, 2021, OSHA announced that because it could not finalize a permanent standard to replace its Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (the “Healthcare ETS”) within the 6-month window it had to do so, “it is withdrawing the non-recordkeeping portions of the healthcare ETS.” OSHA says the COVID-19 log and reporting provisions remain... Read More

Government Relations Update - 12-14-21

By BrownWinick | 12.14.2021
December 13, 2021 REC SUMMARY The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC), comprised of a three-member panel (Kraig Paulsen, Department of Management; Holly Lyons, Legislative Fiscal Agency; and David Underwood, Public Member) met yesterday (12/13/21) to estimate future state revenues. The REC approved the Legislative Service Agency’s (LSA) FY22... Read More

Big Developments In European Patent Protection – The Myth of a European Unitary Patent May Soon Become Reality

By Christopher Proskey | 12.13.2021
Filing patents in Europe has always been challenging, and unsatisfying – if not downright disheartening. That’s because there has been no way to get comprehensive patent coverage across the European Union. In the U.S. you can get one patent that covers all 50 States. No such system exists in Europe. Instead, in Europe to get comprehensive coverage... Read More

What is a Designated DMCA Agent, and Why You Need One

By Jordan Meggison-Decker | 12.09.2021
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) online service providers may be protected from potential claims of copyright infringement if they designate an agent who is to receive notice of infringement claims for material posted on the service providers website or platform. An online service provider is defined in 17 U.S.C. § 512(k)(1)(A)... Read More

2021 Festival of Trees

By BrownWinick | 12.03.2021
For the past several years BrownWinick has been a proud supporter of the Blank Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees event, and this year was no different. For the November 26 – November 28 event, BrownWinick participated by decorating a tree with toys and other items as well as decorating a wreath to be auctioned off at the Festival, with all... Read More

Wills for Veterans

By BrownWinick | 11.15.2021
In honor of Veterans Day 2021, BrownWinick held the inaugural “Wills for Veterans” event to benefit veterans in the Des Moines metro area. The Estate Planning team provided basic wills and power of attorney documents for approximately 50 local veterans and their spouses during the event. “Giving back to our community is integral to who we are as a... Read More

The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate (and More) is Here

By Danielle Smid | 11.08.2021
As discussed in our prior blog entry, on September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) would soon issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) which included a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for large employers. OSHA’s ETS was finally released on November 4,... Read More

Iowa Enacts a New Law on Employer Vaccination Mandates and Unemployment Insurance

By Danielle Smid | 11.08.2021
On October 29, 2021, Iowa passed and enacted House File 902 which establishes new requirements for employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. The new law also affects unemployment benefits for employees who are discharged for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In reviewing the summary below, keep in mind that the law... Read More

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