The morning after the derecho storm devastated the Midwest, thousands of Iowa residents woke up to a sea of downed tree limbs splayed where their grassy lawns used to be. Some residents weren’t as lucky—scratching their heads while gazing up
Iowa Banking Law Blog
The Iowa Banking Law Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on legal issues affecting banks and financial institutions in Iowa. It covers topics such as banking regulatory compliance, credit agreements, payment fraud, lender liability, mergers and acquisitions in the banking sector, and the impact of emerging technologies on banking law. The blog also discusses recent court decisions relevant to banking, federal regulatory developments, and practical guidance for banks navigating changes in the financial services industry. It serves as a resource for legal professionals and banking industry stakeholders seeking updates and analysis on Iowa banking law and related regulatory matters.
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Dickinson Attorneys Named to All Three Best Lawyers® Recognition Lists for 2021
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C. is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys of the firm have been named by Best Lawyers® to its 2021 recognition lists for professional legal excellence, including:
- 21 attorneys with extensive experience were included in The
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Dickinson Law’s COVID-19 Banking Survey Results
Keep Calm and Bank On ®
Because of our concern for community bankers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Dickinson Law recently conducted a survey to learn what issues Iowa bankers are personally facing as a result of these challenging times.
The…
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Keep Calm and Bank On ®
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 economy is…
Looming LIBOR Transition: Bank Planning Should Start Now
The London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) is the basis index for a large number of financial instruments from interest rate swaps to adjustable rate mortgages. In 2008, an investigation exposed a LIBOR rate manipulation scandal leading to an erosion of…
Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended Until August 8
Important updates to the Paycheck Protection Program
President Donald J. Trump signed legislation on July 4 to extend the deadline for small businesses to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program. Businesses now have until August 8, 2020, to receive funding.…
On Demand Video: COVID-19 Challenges and Opportunities for Banks
Attorney Ben Bruner from Dickinson Law and Jackie Haley, Vice President of Services and Strategic Partnerships at Community Bankers of Iowa, recently sat down via Zoom to discuss challenges and opportunities that financial institutions are facing as a result of…
Is Iowa Going to Provide California-Style Data Privacy Rights?
By John Lande
The Iowa Legislature just wrapped up its 2020 session. In the end, the COVID-19 pandemic dictated much of this year’s legislative agenda. There is little doubt that this interrupted several legislative initiatives, including one that could have significantly changed the…
COVID-19 Update: We're #InThisTogether
Over the past eight weeks, serving your legal needs while working remotely to maintain the health and safety of our clients and employees has been our firm’s main focus during COVID-19.
As of June 1st, Dickinson Law will begin a…
Feds Turn Back Time: Notification of Relief from Certain COBRA and HIPAA Deadlines and Timeframes Due to COVID-19
On May 4, 2020, the Department of the Treasury/IRS and the Department of Labor/Employee Benefits Security Administration jointly published a notification in the Federal Register that temporarily stops the clock on eight deadlines applicable to participants, beneficiaries, and claimants of…