Dickinson Law News, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., covers a broad spectrum of legal topics reflecting the firm's diverse practice areas. The blog addresses issues in banking and financial services, commercial litigation, corporate law, employment and labor law, family law, real estate and land use, tax law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, crisis management, and elder law, among others. It also highlights firm achievements, attorney recognitions, and developments in specialized practices such as crisis management and white-collar criminal defense. The content serves clients and legal professionals interested in Iowa law and related regulatory and litigation matters.
Episode #2 of the limited series Iowa Artists on Display podcast is now available.
In this episiode, Attorney Grace Bogart interviews Bob Cooper, an artist and master woodworker who creates one-of-a-kind gallery pieces and custom furniture. Bob discusses his process, his motivations and how…
Season 2 of Beyond Juris, Iowa’s first syndicated legal podcoast in the market, is here!
Join host Grace Bogart for Episode #1 as she speaks with Max Mussell, owner and founder of Updo, a software platform offering an online marketplace for at-home…
Since 2013, the Iowa Artists on Display program has been providing artists with the opportunity to showcase their works at our downtown Des Moines headquarters. Now, we’re excited to announce that we’re launching a new addition to the program –…
In Episode #9 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Chris Draper of Trokt, a cloud-based platform founded in Des Moines, Iowa. The company’s service, primarily tailored toward law firms, utilizes blockchain technologies to trace original documents via “thumbprints,” ensuring a document’s…
In Episode #8 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Professor Christina Bohannan about innovation in Iowa and how to keep innovators, younger generations, and startups in Iowa.
You won’t want to miss this new episode of our podcast co-hosted by Attorneys Grace…
Step One: Secure your trademark
Step Two: Enforce your trademark
Many start-up companies in the initial stages of developing their brands understand the importance of engaging in Step One and securing their trademark(s). They invest real time and money in…
Under Iowa law, there are two types of legal custody: joint and sole. With sole legal custody, a parent has the ability to make all decisions regarding the child’s education, extracurricular activities, medical needs, and religious instruction without any input…
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen P.C. bids a fond farewell to Shareholder Attorneys Joan Fletcher and Jeff Krausman who retired from the firm on December 31, 2020.
Joan’s practice focused on litigation and employment, with experience in state and federal…
Co-authored by Attorney Rachel Soderstrum
Bipartisan, veto-proof legislation was sent to President Trump on December 21, 2020 for a second round of pandemic stimulus, along with the federal budget for FY 2021. Despite last-minute objections from President Trump that…
In Episode #7 of Beyond Juris, we speak with Nate Battles of ZebraHost, a cloud and web hosting company in Des Moines, Iowa. Tune in to learn about the underworld of Kansas City’s SubTropolis, tips to protect your business…
