This past Friday, September 18, 2020, the Trump administration released its plan to ban Chinese-owned WeChat and TikTok from U.S. mobile app stores. The Executive Order (EO) allegedly responds to a risk that the Chinese government has access to millions
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USPTO Warns of Trademark Application Scammers
There is nothing more important to a successful business than its brand, and the scam artists are eager to take advantage of this fact.
For those of you who are currently in the trademark registration process or simply are considering
On Demand: 2020 Banking Law Webinar Series
The year 2020 will forever be known as the year a pandemic swept the globe. Despite the crisis, the economy is starting to emerge in the wake of COVID-19 and community banks are bouncing back stronger than ever by adapting
Bogart & Soderstrum Join Dickinson Law
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. is delighted to announce that Grace Bogart and Rachel Soderstrum have joined the firm as Associate Attorneys. Both women began their legal careers at Dickinson Law as summer clerks in 2019.
Grace
Irish Regulator Calls Facebook’s EU-US Data Transfer Mechanism into Question
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland sent a preliminary order to Facebook ordering a suspension of data transfers from the EU to the US. This suspension order comes off the heels of the landmark ruling from the highest court
Lunch & Learn: What's Next for Banking M&A in 2021?
There is no question COVID-19 refocused attention and resources at the beginning of this year. While disruption on this scale makes planning difficult, it can also present opportunities for strategic decision making. COVID-19 may not be going away any time
The 2020 Banking Webinar Series Starts Today!
STARTS TODAY: Don’t Miss Our Banking Webinar Series
The year 2020 will forever be known as the year a pandemic swept the globe and caused widespread unemployment, unprecedented market volatility, and financial strain for business owners. Despite the crisis, the
Artists on Display – Virtual Art Show Now Available
Since 2013, the Dickinson Law Iowa Artists on Display program has been providing Iowa artists with another opportunity to showcase their works at our downtown Des Moines headquarters. Now in its eighth year, the program has become an exciting part of the vibrant Des
IRS Issues Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance — Answering Some Questions
On August 28, 2020, the IRS, in Notice 2020-65, issued guidance on the deferral of employee payroll tax obligations as originally described in the Trump Administration’s Memoranda dated August 8, 2020.
The Notice, two-and-one-quarter pages in length, answers
FERPA and Online Learning Tools: Protecting Student Data When Using Online Learning Applications
As COVID-19 continues to impact all aspects of our daily lives, schools are having to make decisions about implementing online learning resources and applications.
These online learning resources not only allow teachers to hold classes through video conferencing but they