On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” The U.S. Senate is expected to pass the bill early this week, be approved by President Trump, and therefore become an enforceable
Iowa Agribusiness Law Blog
The Iowa Agribusiness Law Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on legal issues affecting the agricultural sector in Iowa. It covers topics such as agricultural lending, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions related to agribusiness, and the impact of state and federal laws on farming operations. The blog also addresses insurance coverage disputes, environmental regulations, and the effects of economic and natural events on agricultural businesses. It serves as a resource for legal developments relevant to farmers, lenders, agribusiness companies, and other stakeholders in the agricultural industry within Iowa.
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Startup Presentation Now Available On Demand
Thinking about starting a business but couldn’t attend our Startup Seminar on March 5th? No problem! The seminar presentation is now available anytime on demand.
It features useful information such as corporate formation, seed stage financing and intellectual property – all from…
Building a Winning Cybersecurity Program: Where Does Leadership Start?
Cybersecurity threats are everywhere and impact every business and organization, no matter how large or small.
The threat landscape continues to evolve as bad actors become more sophisticated at taking advantage of weak cybersecurity defenses. Business risks include compromised customer…
New Dickinson Law Leadership Elected
Pictured L-R: Attorneys Ben Bruner, Melissa Schilling, John Lande, Ron Mountsier, Amy Plummer, and Brad Kruse.
Dickinson Law is pleased to announce its newly-elected Board of Directors.
Ron Mountsier was elected as President of the firm, replacing labor and employment attorney…
On Demand Webinar: Avoiding Aggravation in Ag Lending – 2020 Edition
The only thing that is certain about the ag economy in 2020 is how uncertain it will be.
Now is a good time for ag lenders to look at their portfolios to determine whether there are ways to button up their loan…
Cannabis Banking: Dickinson attorneys to present at Community Bankers of Iowa Leadership Conference
Attorneys David Gonzales, Emily Staudacher and Emily McGovern will be presenting a breakout session on Cannabis Banking during the CBI Annual Leadership Development Conference on March 20. Their session will include the latest on hemp regulations, working with cannabis-related businesses,…
Join Us for a Webinar: Avoiding Aggravation in Ag Lending 2020
Ag Lenders: what is your biggest concern this year? The only thing that is certain about the ag economy in 2020 is how uncertain it will be.
Now is a good time for ag lenders to look at their portfolios…
Webinar: Join us for Avoiding Aggravation in Ag Lending – 2020 Edition
The only thing that is certain about the ag economy in 2020 is how uncertain it will be.
Now is a good time for ag lenders to look at their portfolios to determine whether there are ways to button up…
Ankeny Arrest is a Reminder that CBD Products Remain Illegal in Iowa
By The Newsroom
Last week, an Ankeny woman was arrested for selling products that contained cannabidiol, or CBD, as it is widely known. This incident is a stark reminder that despite the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD and other hemp products…
FinCEN Changes SAR Guidance in Wake of USDA Rules Update
By The Newsroom
On December 3, 2019 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) updated previous guidance regarding Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Previously banks handling transactions for hemp growers were required to file SARs on all transactions from growers of hemp.
Now, in the…