BrownWinick Medical Malpractice Defense Team Wins Defense Verdict in Allamakee County
By: BrownWinick | 12.05.2019
Following a jury trial in Allamakee County, BrownWinick attorneys Loree Nelson and Benjamin Merrill received a defense verdict in favor of their client in a Read…
The Admissibility of Criminal Records in a Civil Case
By: BrownWinick | 12.05.2019
What if you find out your opponent has a criminal record? Can their criminal record be used against them in a civil case? Generally, a Read…
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: Christopher Nuss | 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: BrownWinick | 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: BrownWinick | 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: BrownWinick | 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: BrownWinick | 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: BrownWinick | 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…