Category Real Estate, Construction & Environmental

BrownWinick Welcomes Nine New Associate Attorneys

By BrownWinick | 10.03.2024

We are thrilled to welcome nine outstanding new associates to our firm this fall. Each of these talented individuals brings a unique set of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives that will complement our diverse practice areas and strengthen the exceptional service we provide to our clients. Their dedication, passion for the law, and commitment to... Read More

BrownWinick Named in the 2024 Des Moines Business Record’s “Best of Des Moines” Publication

By BrownWinick | 10.02.2024

We are excited to announce that BrownWinick has been named Runner-Up for Best Law Firm in the Business Record’s "Best of Des Moines” publication for 2024. The "Best of Des Moines" survey, an annual tradition by the Business Record, celebrates the finest businesses in the city across various industries, including law firms. Since our inception,... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® List

By BrownWinick | 08.18.2022

BrownWinick is pleased to announce that 33 lawyers have been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. BrownWinick would like to congratulate the following attorneys named to the 2023 The Best Lawyers... Read More

BrownWinick Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List

By BrownWinick | 08.19.2021

BrownWinick is pleased to announce that 21 lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. BrownWinick would like to congratulate the following attorneys named to the 2022 The Best Lawyers... Read More

Clarification Provided on Remote Notarizations

By Karen Karr | 03.25.2020

On March 24, 2020, the Iowa Secretary of State issued guidance for remote notarizations. It clarifies that remote notarization must comply with Section 6 of Senate File 475 and Iowa Administrative Code 721-43, Iowa Code chapter 9B, as summarized in our previous post, Remote Notary Now an Option. Per the Iowa Secretary of State’s guidance, remote... Read More

Remote Notary Now an Option

By Karen Karr | 03.23.2020

Iowa law requires a notary officer to acknowledge real estate documents that will be recorded, including deeds and mortgages. For years, the acknowledgement required the party signing the document to personally appear before a notary officer. Personal appearance did not include appearances that require video, optical, or similar technology.... Read More

Hold that Cash . . . for a Few More Weeks! Property Tax Payments Suspended Until April 16, 2020

By Katheryn Thorson | 03.23.2020

As we have seen over the last couple of weeks, the government has continued to relax a number of restrictions and regulations in order to provide relief during the COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Reynolds signed another State Public Health Emergency Declaration on Friday, March 20, 2022. Among other items, the declaration suspends the collection of... Read More

Effects of COVID-19 on 1031 Exchange Deadlines

By Katie McKain Tegtmeier | 03.20.2020

Following President Trump’s emergency declaration on March 13, 2020, with respect to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Treasury Department (the “Treasury Department”) and Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued guidance on special payment relief to individuals and businesses. However, as of the date of this post, no extensions or other relief apply... Read More

Evictions Postponed due to Impacts of COVID-19

By Jennifer Lindberg | 03.20.2020

In light of the economic impacts of COVID-19, federal and state authorities are taking steps to suspend evictions and foreclosure actions. Evictions Governor Reynolds suspended the regulatory provisions governing evictions under the Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the Manufactured Home Communities or Mobile Home Parks Residential... Read More

Quick Ways to Help Protect Your Construction Project Against Delays and Damages due to the Coronavirus

By Brian Rickert | 03.19.2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is dominating the news right now. Its true impact is yet to be determined. In the construction industry, we know how things that are out of our control can impact a project’s cost or schedule. These include a government shutdown, reduction in supply of workers or available supplies, delayed delivery of supplies, or many... Read More