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Iowa Supreme Court Rules That Surrogacy Contracts Are Enforceable

By BrownWinick | 02.18.2018
In a highly-anticipated ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court today ruled that gestational surrogacy contracts are enforceable in Iowa. The case involved a couple who were unable to conceive a child together. They entered an agreement with another couple, whereby the wife agreed to carry a child for the intended parents in exchange for compensation for... Read More

Iowa Homeless Youth Center - BrownWinick's First Charity Event in 2018

By BrownWinick | 02.06.2018
BrownWinick continued its charitable giving efforts during February 2018 by collecting items and raising money for the Rapid Rehousing Program at the Iowa Homeless Youth Center (“IHYC”). The Rapid Rehousing Program provides short term temporary housing for homeless youth as they move toward self-sufficiency and their own apartments. The IHYC works... Read More

IDAHO CASE PROVIDES POSITIVE PRECEDENT FOR AG PROTECTION ACT

By BrownWinick | 01.12.2018
To Our Clients: The Iowa Legislature passed H.F. 589, “Agriculture Production Facility Fraud,” codified as Iowa Code section 717A.3A in 2012. This statute is commonly referred to as the ‘Ag-gag’ law or the Ag-Fraud law. The Ag-Fraud law in Iowa criminalizes: “a) obtaining access to an agricultural production facility by false pretenses; and b)... Read More

Festival of Trees & Lights

By BrownWinick | 11.22.2017
The BrownWinick law firm chose Blank Children's Hospital Festival of Trees & Lights again in 2017 as part of their continued efforts to give back to the community. BrownWinick sponsored a tree at the Festival, its attorneys and staff contributed funds in exchange for wearing jeans to work, and also donated over 590 books to be used by the patients... Read More

Attorney Brian Rickert Named to Super Lawyers' "Top 10 List" of All Lawyers in Iowa

By BrownWinick | 11.13.2017
Attorney Brian Rickert of the BrownWinick Law Firm was named to Super Lawyers “Top 10: 2017 Iowa Super Lawyers List” for Iowa. The “Top 10 List” is a listing of the lawyers in Iowa who received the highest point totals regardless of practice specialty and is based solely on peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the lawyers in Iowa... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2018 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.06.2017
BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2018 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The eighth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2018 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2017. Firms included in the 2018 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

OSHA PENALTIES GOING DOWN?!?

By BrownWinick | 10.31.2017
Beginning on January 28, 2018, OSHA penalties will actually be going down. That is not a misprint. They won’t be going down by much but they will be going down. The adjustments which take place every year are based on the Consumer Price Index. As a result, beginning January 28, 2018, the penalties will be as follows: A. Willful violations –... Read More

Maintaining Confidentiality When Selling Your Business

By BrownWinick | 10.13.2017
If you are looking to sell your business, there are many things to consider. One of these considerations is confidentiality. Before a deal is completed, a prospective buyer will likely want access to private information regarding your business. For instance, a prospective buyer may want to review your key clients, contracts, and financial records.... Read More

BrownWinick's Charitable Giving Efforts Benefit Furry Friends Refuge

By BrownWinick | 10.02.2017
BrownWinick continued its charitable giving efforts during September 2017 by collecting items and raising money for Furry Friends Refuge. Attorneys and staff donated items and financial support for Furry Friends Refuge. The firm held a raffle drawing to celebrate the success of these efforts, and the lucky raffle winners received a pick from three... Read More

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