Previously, I discussed that trade wars and wet weather conditions have generated uncertainty in the agricultural industry.  Since the publication of my last blog, projections for direct farm payments have soared.  Now, ag economists are predicting that direct farm payments will be at the highest levels in a decade.  Furthermore, unprecedented wet weather has led to more than $1 billion in insurance claims for acres that farmers were prevented from planting.  It is projected…

Payment card system breaches can cause millions of dollars in damages. Consumer losses are generally minimal, because Regulation E obliges card issuing banks to generally reimburse consumers for fraud. There are nevertheless millions of dollars of damages associated with responding to payment card breaches in the form of fraud reimbursements and card re-issuance costs. These damages are apportioned among the various banks and card networks involved in processing credit and debit card payments. That was the…

Payment card system breaches can cause millions of dollars in damages. Consumer losses are generally minimal, because Regulation E obliges card issuing banks to generally reimburse consumers for fraud. There are nevertheless millions of dollars of damages associated with responding to payment card breaches in the form of fraud reimbursements and card re-issuance costs. These damages are apportioned among the various banks and card networks involved in processing credit and debit card payments. That was the…

Members of Dickinson Law place an emphasis on staying active and exploring the Greater Des Moines area through summer group bike rides on local trails. Pictured wearing their new Dickinson cycling gear at The Chicken eatery along the Great Western Trail are, back row: David Gonzales, Will Reasoner, Ted Craig, Melissa Schilling, Brad Kruse, Cody Edwards. Front row: Grace Bogart, Rachel Soderstrum.…