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Apr
Governor Signs Lien Law Bill Benefitting Construction Industry - Anti-Collateral Provision Repealed
The construction industry received great news when Governor Reynolds signed SF2229 into law, repealing the so-called "anti-collateral" statute that disallowed mechanic's liens in instances where material suppliers and others utilized personal guaranties and other forms of collateral. This repeal is most impactful to material suppliers, from cabinet and flooring suppliers to lumberyards and larger building material suppliers, in the residential and commercial construction industry.
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Federal Jury Awards Iowa Businessman $4 Million
Sarah Crane and Mike Richards Score a Victory and Provide Greater Clarity for Iowa Municipalities
Energy-Efficient Homes Credit is Extended for Homes Sold Before December 31, 2017
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May
Jo Ellen Receives Award for Best Headline of the Year at Employers Counsel Network Conference
At the 2018 Employers Counsel Network Conference, Jo Ellen's writing in the Iowa Employment Law Letter was recognized as she received an award for one of the best headlines of the year, "Trashing Customers Online: it hit the fan, and your employee threw it."
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Margaret Van Houten Publishes Letter About Women in the Legal Profession in Iowa Lawyer
The Sharon K. Malheiro Outstanding Leadership Award Presented to Veridian Credit Union at OneIowa Gala
Davis Brown Attorneys Present at Iowa Employment Conference
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May
Fifteen Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in 2018 Iowa Chambers USA Rankings
Davis Brown Law Firm has once again been recognized as one of Iowa's leading law firms in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA. The firm earned Band 1 top rankings in five practice areas and 15 Davis Brown attorneys were honored as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas.
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Breanna Young joins Davis Brown Law Firm
Davis Brown Law Firm Elects Two New Shareholders
Davis Brown Law Firm: 2017 Year in Review
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May
What Exactly Can I Tell the Cops about the Patient with a Gun?
As a healthcare provider, it can be extremely difficult to assess when you should reach out to law enforcement for assistance managing patients. There is a wide array of laws which impact how you communicate with law enforcement relating to patient care or other concerns.
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Checking and Double-Checking Beneficiary Designations
Iowa Legislature Passes Kill-Quill Bill
Drugs, Lies, and Videotape: Drug Diversion, Part II
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Feb
Open Internet: Dead or Alive?
John Pietila presented this webinar on the subject of Net Neutrality or Open Internet to the Iowa Communications Alliance in February 2017.
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Corporate Governance for Commercial Telcos
Wage and Hour Issues Presentation Before NTCA and NCMIC
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