Do I Need to Buy a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Before I Buy Real Property?
By: Ellen Hames | 11.22.2019
Purchasing contaminated real property can potentially bring significant liability upon a buyer. Conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (a “Phase I”) early in the Read…
Planning for the 2019 Year-End and Upcoming Changes in Tax Law
By: Maggie Simonson | 11.21.2019
The end of the 2019 taxable year is quickly approaching, which means there are only a few weeks left for certain tax planning. This article Read…
Don't Let Creditors Crack Your Nest Egg
By: Colin Hendricks | 11.14.2019
As an estate planning attorney, it is my job to provide legal solutions allowing you to plan for tomorrow so you can enjoy life today. Read…
Attorney Fees: Does my Opponent Have to Pay if I Win?
By: Ingrid Johnson | 11.07.2019
Clients often ask if they can get the other side to pay their attorney fees. The answer is usually no. In courts in the U.S., Read…
'Cause Breaking Up is Easy To Do - Divisions: A New Way to Spin Off an Entity?
By: Margaret Hibbs | 11.07.2019
As we all know, sometimes bigger is not better. For one reason or another, a company might decide to spin off part of its business. Read…
Signing a Contract? Let's Chat First!
By: Ryan Shellady | 11.07.2019
I had a prospective client call the other day who was hoping to get out of a purchase agreement for a new car. If you’ve Read…
Failing to Follow OSHA Procedures Can Be Costly
By: Ryan Shellady | 10.31.2019
No matter how many training sessions or precautions an employer might take, employee accidents and injuries are bound to happen. Most employers are necessarily familiar Read…
One Step Closer to Hemp Production in Iowa
By: Tess Pocock | 10.31.2019
Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its interim final rule for nationwide legal hemp production. This is an important step toward hemp Read…
Control Your Content on Social Media
By: Ryan Shellady | 10.24.2019
It’s that time of year again: the copy/paste posts are making their way around Facebook and Instagram declaring ownership of photos and information and forbidding Read…
Cost-Plus Contracts - A New Warning For Contractors
By: Michael Dee | 10.21.2019
A recent decision from the Iowa Court of Appeals serves as a cautionary tale for contractors: Contractors must prove their actual costs under cost-plus contracts or they Read…