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McKinney Elected to West Des Moines City Council

Congratulations to BrownWinick attorney Matthew McKinney for being elected to the West Des Moines City Council in yesterday’s election! He will serve in an at-large seat on the council. BrownWinick is proud of Matthew and the hard work he devotes to both his community and his law practice. Great job, Matt! Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2020 "Best Law Firms" List

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 "Best Law Firms" rankings[i]. The tenth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released the 2020 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2019. Firms included in the 2020 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently... Read More

Failing to Follow OSHA Procedures Can Be Costly

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 with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), a law that sets forth minimum safety standards employers must ensure in their workspaces. Creating an OSHA-compliant workspace... Read More

Control Your Content on Social Media

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 the social media and tech giants from using and abusing your content. Here’s an example of a post you may have seen being shared: Deadline tomorrow !!! Everything you’ve ever posted... Read More

Hemp Fields of Opportunities

There’s a lot of hype around hemp these days. Hemp products, including CBD, or cannabidiol, seem to be all over the market. Indeed, uses for hemp seem endless. The hemp plant can be used for anything from paper to therapeutic oils to rope and have even been considered for food products. Legislation was previously passed allowing physicians to... Read More

Due Diligence: Its Importance in an M&A Deal

Buying a business can be an extremely hectic and overwhelming process. One of the most important things for a buyer to do is understand what they are purchasing. The process of investigating and fully understanding what a buyer is purchasing is called performing due diligence. Due diligence is often the most time consuming and important part of... Read More

PCWA Basket Auction

BrownWinick attorneys attended the 18th Annual Polk County Women Attorney's Basket Auction on October 3,2019. The Basket Auction benefits the Young Women's Resource Center, a local 501(c)(3) organization that works with young mothers and at-risk girls in the greater Des Moines community. The Basket Auction consists of both a silent auction --... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes New Associates

Amy earned her B.A. in Women’s Studies from the University of Iowa in 2008. She received her Master of Public Health in 2019 from Des Moines University. Also in 2019, Amy earned her J.D. with high honors and certificates in Health Law and Legislative Practice from Drake University Law School. She has a general practice including, but not limited... Read More

BrownWinick Participates in NAMIWalks

Members of BrownWinick's Health Law Practice Group and their families gathered on Saturday, September 28, 2019 to participate in NAMIWalks Iowa, which was held in Johnston. BrownWinick also served as a Bronze Sponsor of the event. The NAMIWalks Iowa event raised over $123,000 for the Iowa Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Health. One in... Read More