Blank Children's Hospital's 2018 Festival of Trees & Lights

By BrownWinick | 11.21.2018

BrownWinick supported Blank Children’s Hospital’s 2018 Festival of Trees & Lights. In addition to sponsoring a large tree at the Festival, BrownWinick’s attorneys and staff contributed funds in exchange for wearing jeans to work and donated 506 books to be used by the patients at Blank. In addition to the tree and books, our team volunteered their... Read More

2018 Iowa Election Summary and Results

By BrownWinick | 11.07.2018

Although there were a number of upset victories during the 2018 elections, Republicans held on to the Iowa House, Senate and governorship. This “trifecta” government will allow the GOP to continue driving the state’s policy agenda through the 2020 legislative session. In the governor’s race, although polling gave Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell... Read More

Defer Income Tax on Capital Gains by Investing in Opportunity Zones

By Christopher Nuss | 11.06.2018

Overview of Investing in Opportunity Zones. To spur economic development in certain distressed communities across America designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones (“QOZ”) through private investment, Congress in the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new investment vehicle that provides preferential income tax treatment for reinvesting... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.02.2018

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The ninth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2018. Firms included in the 2019 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

Update on Wayfair: Is Your Business Required to Collect Sales Tax for Sales to Out-of-State Customers?

By BrownWinick | 10.09.2018

The internet is a powerful tool, especially for small businesses. But with great power comes great responsibility. The old adage rings true once again as the United States Supreme Court recently expanded states’ ability to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax in their states. This decision has the potential to subject Iowa businesses... Read More

Landlord Notice of Transfer

By Kelli Orton | 10.09.2018

When selling a rental property, landlords should be careful to take appropriate steps to ensure their obligations and liabilities terminate at the time of sale. One of the most important steps in protecting a landlord selling a rental property is to give notice of the sale to the tenants. There is no statute or Iowa case law stating what must be... Read More

BrownWinick Volunteers at Iowa Mission of Mercy 2018

By BrownWinick | 10.05.2018

BrownWinick volunteered for the Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM), which was held on October 5-6, 2018 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. This two-day event, sponsored by the Iowa Dental Foundation, allows children and adult patients, regardless of income or previous dental history, to receive free, quality dental care provided by dental... Read More

Attention Manufacturers: Check Your Property Tax Assessment

By Adam Van Dike | 09.19.2018

Many businesses in Iowa qualify for a property tax exemption for machinery that is used in the process of manufacturing products. The local county or city assessor is required to exempt manufacturing machinery from taxation. However, the assessor often fails to properly exempt the equipment. Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to review... Read More

Contract Brewing - A Strategy for "Right Sizing" Brewery Production

By Brian McCormac | 09.19.2018

One of the toughest decisions a brewery owner must make is deciding how much production capacity is the right amount. Starting (or expanding) a brewery is a huge decision. Brewing equipment is expensive and filling excess production capacity can be a tediously slow process. After an expansion, a brewery owner may spend many sleepless nights... Read More

SEC Considers Rule Changes Involving Investments in Private Companies

By BrownWinick | 09.12.2018

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering rule changes that would make it easier for individuals to invest in private companies such as Uber and Airbnb. Generally, certain wealth or income standards must be met before an individual is able to invest in private companies. One way for... Read More