Category Construction (4)

Recent Changes to Sales and Use Taxes - What is the New Rule and Its Impact?

By Cynthia Boyle Lande | 06.10.2016

During the last legislative session, the Iowa Legislature passed and Governor Branstad signed House File 2433 into law. HF 2433 addressed a number of tax-related issues, including certain rules regarding sales tax exemptions for manufacturers. One of these changes may impact how contractors collect and pay sales tax on large manufacturing facility... Read More

OSHA Announced a New Rule to Protect Workers From Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica

By BrownWinick | 03.28.2016

On March 24, 2016, OSHA announced a final rule which will protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust. What is crystalline silica? Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite and other minerals. Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. This silica becomes respirable dust when workers chip,... Read More

BrownWinick Law Firm Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2016 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.03.2015

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2016 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The sixth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 2, 2015. Firms included in the 2016 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America "Lawyers of the Year" for 2016

By BrownWinick | 08.17.2015

The Best Lawyers in America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named three BrownWinick attorneys as Best Lawyers "Lawyers of the Year" for 2016. Ronni F. Begleiter has been named Best Lawyers' 2016 Des Moines Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law "Lawyer of the Year." Brian P. Rickert has been named Best... Read More

BrownWinick Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.03.2014

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The fifth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2015 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 3, 2014. Firms included in the 2015 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2015

By BrownWinick | 08.08.2014

BrownWinick is proud to announce that 21 attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. The lawyers included are: Ronni F. Begleiter (Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Trusts and Estates) Marc T. Beltrame (Government... Read More

Is OSHA's Proposed Rule on Improving Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness Really an Improvement?

By BrownWinick | 01.21.2014

On November 8, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule entitled "Improving Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness." Under this proposal: 1. Certain establishments with at least 250 employees will be required to electronically submit their OSHA Form 300 on a quarterly basis to OSHA. 2. Certain... Read More

New Construction Contract Rules Take Effect January 1, 2014

By Brian Rickert | 12.02.2013

During the 2013 legislative session, Iowa House File 211 was passed and signed into law changing the way certain provisions in Iowa construction contracts will be governed. Starting on January 1, 2014, all provisions in an Iowa construction contract that require application of another state's laws (one other than Iowa) will be held void and... Read More

BrownWinick Ranked in U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 "Best Law Firms" List

By BrownWinick | 11.01.2013

BrownWinick has been included in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 2014 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The fourth edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2014 "Best Law Firms" rankings on November 1, 2013. Firms included in the 2014 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellent with persistently impressive... Read More

Attorney Brian Rickert Selected for Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America

By BrownWinick | 09.10.2013

BrownWinick attorney Brian Rickert has been selected for Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America ("LCA"). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society whose membership is limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon... Read More