New Federal Law Requires Most Employers Take Action

By BrownWinick | 06.08.2016

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, which became immediately effective. This law expands protections for trade secrets and gives trade secret owners access to federal court in cases involving misappropriation. It also requires inclusion of notice about whistleblower immunity in any... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm and Nine Attorneys Listed in Chambers USA 2016 - America's Leading Lawyers for Business

By BrownWinick | 06.02.2016

BrownWinick has been ranked as a “leading law firm” in Chambers USA® 2016 - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial. Nine attorneys from BrownWinick were selected for inclusion in Chambers USA® 2016 as “leaders in Iowa” in the following areas: Doug E. Gross –... Read More

BrownWinick Welcomes 2016 Summer Associates

By BrownWinick | 06.02.2016

BrownWinick is pleased to announce that Brandon Cole, Colin Hendricks and Victoria Zamora are participating in the firm's 2016 Summer Associates Program. Brandon is currently attending the University of Iowa College of Law and is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Colin is currently attending the University of... Read More

When LLC Owners are Personally Liable

By BrownWinick | 06.01.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, When LLC Owners Are Personally Liable, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More

OSHA's New Recordkeeping Rule - Do You Have It Down Right?

By BrownWinick | 05.20.2016

On May 12, 2016, OSHA published its new recordkeeping rule, which is entitled “Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.” The new rule includes (1) additional reporting obligations for some employers; (2) procedures for informing employees of their right to report work-related injuries and their access to the company’s accident and... Read More

Greater Transparency for Out-of-State LLCS? Not So Fast.

By BrownWinick | 04.27.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, Greater Transparency for Out-of-State LLCs? Not So Fast, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More

BrownWinick Staff and Attorneys Raise Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa

By BrownWinick | 04.21.2016

BrownWinick's charitable giving efforts during the months of March and April, 2016 were focused on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. The staff and attorneys at BrownWinick held a “Jeans Day” fundraiser in early March. On April 21, BrownWinick staff and attorneys worked together to prepare a meal for the parents and family... Read More

Iowa Passes Law to Create Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program

By Joe Leo | 04.07.2016

On April 6, 2016, Governor Branstad signed into law Senate File 2300 which creates the Biorenewable Chemical Tax Credit Program, a landmark piece of legislation that is expected to result in significant investment and innovation in Iowa. This legislation was supported by a diverse coalition of interested parties in Iowa, including the Iowa... Read More

Updates in the Affordable Care Act

By Cynthia Boyle Lande | 04.01.2016

Cynthia Boyle Lande, an attorney at BrownWinick, was quoted in an article titled, "Updates in the Affordable Care Act," in the April 2016 edition of BUILD Des Moines online magazine. Read More

Challenges in Checking Potential Employees' Backgrounds

By BrownWinick | 03.31.2016

Check out BrownWinick attorney Matt McKinney's latest blog post, Challenges in Checking Potential Employees' Backgrounds, featured in the Business Record's IowaBiz Blog. Read more IowaBiz Blogs at www.iowabiz.com. Read More