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8
Jun
Understanding Iowa's New Internet Sales Tax
On May 30, 2018, Iowa's Governor signed Senate File 2417. Among other things, it applies Iowa's 7% sales tax to sales over the internet in Iowa. The impact of this law will be great, if allowed to take effect.
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Governor Signs Lien Law Bill Benefitting Construction Industry - Anti-Collateral Provision Repealed
Federal Jury Awards Iowa Businessman $4 Million
Sarah Crane and Mike Richards Score a Victory and Provide Greater Clarity for Iowa Municipalities
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Jun
Tim Coonan Leads Greater Des Moines Partnership Des Moines/D.C. Trip
Tim Coonan, government relations attorney, recently led the Greater Des Moines Partnership's annual advocacy trip to Washington D.C. as Chair of the Government Policy Council.
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Breanna Young Co-Authors Article on Minor Guardianships
Luke Draisey Raises Over $2,000 for Courage League Sports at 12th Annual Eat-A-Thon
Jo Ellen Receives Award for Best Headline of the Year at Employers Counsel Network Conference
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Jun
Ames Businessman and Attorney Barry Nadler joins Davis Brown
Barry Nadler recently joined Davis Brown Law Firm's Ames office as a business and litigation attorney.
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Davis Brown Welcomes Five Summer Associates
Fifteen Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in 2018 Iowa Chambers USA Rankings
Breanna Young joins Davis Brown Law Firm
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Jun
Iowa's New Internet Sales Tax has a Green Light
On Thursday, June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair. The precedent established in the 1992 Supreme Court case, Quill Corp. v. North Dakota requiring a physical nexus in the state in order for states to demand payment of sales taxes is dead.
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Final 2018 Iowa Statehouse Report
Understanding Iowa's New Internet Sales Tax
Handling Decedent's Property by Affidavit
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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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