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Allergic to Work?

By BrownWinick | 03.24.2017
According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance or to a food that does not cause a reaction in most people. “Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved and can affect the airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In... Read More

An OSHA Inspector is in my Lobby and They Want to Inspect. What Do I Do?

By BrownWinick | 03.09.2017
Are you going to require a warrant? The advantages to requiring a warrant to inspect is that if there is a problem you are aware of and you can fix it quickly then you can avoid some citations. The disadvantages to requiring the inspector to go to court to get a warrant is that by causing the inspector to do the extra work they are going to come... Read More

BrownWinick Kicks Off Its First Charity Event of 2017

By BrownWinick | 02.28.2017
To kick off its first charity event in 2017, BrownWinick collected items and raised funds for the House of Mercy during the months of January and February. BrownWinick was able to collect five boxes of items, which included personal hygiene items, baby wipes, water bottles and notebooks, as well as boxes of diapers. The House of Mercy was also the... Read More

Making that Side-Hustle Legit: Important Considerations for a Home-Based Business

By BrownWinick | 02.16.2017
More and more people are beginning to make a business of a side-hustle or side gig for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s selling handmade goods on Etsy, renting a room on Airbnb, craigslist arbitrage, or any other creative way to make some additional cash; there are some important legal considerations that you should be thinking about as you... Read More

Updated HIPAA Privacy Rule Guidance on Sharing Information with Loved Ones

By BrownWinick | 02.13.2017
Accidents, sudden illness, and hospitalization of a family member are stressful incidents for individuals and their loved ones. Uncertainty regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rules’ restrictions on the sharing of information with certain family members or loved ones sometimes adds to that stress.... Read More

Responding to a Subpoena Requesting Health Records

By BrownWinick | 02.10.2017
In recent years, many states, including Iowa, have changed their court rules to allow attorneys to sign and issue subpoenas in pending cases without prior court approval. While the issuance of such subpoenas may be acceptable under general state law, providing documents in response to a subpoena that is only signed by an attorney may lead to a... Read More

Festival of Trees & Lights - 2016

By BrownWinick | 12.15.2016
BrownWinick attorneys and staff volunteering their time on the first day of the Festival (November 23-27, 2016), along with sponsoring a tree, contributing funds in exchange for wearing jeans to work, donating over 450 books for the patients at Blank and this year, participated in the "Neighborhood Tree" auction. Read More

BrownWinick Participates in the Festival of Trees & Lights

By BrownWinick | 11.23.2016
BrownWinick chose Blank Children's Hospital Festival of Trees & Lights again as part of their continued efforts to give back to the community for 2016. BrownWinick sponsored a tree at the Festival, its attorneys and staff contributed funds in exchange for wearing jeans to work and also donated over 450 books to be used by the patients at Blank. In... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2017 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.02.2016
BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2017 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The seventh edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2017 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2016. Firms included in the 2017 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

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