In August of 2025, I wrote a blog titled “Iowa Open Records Law: Hot Tip for Government Agencies that Want to Keep Secret their Activities from the Public” in which I explained the Iowa Public Information Board’s (“IPIB”)
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The Iowa Commercial Litigation Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on issues related to commercial litigation within Iowa. It covers topics such as dispute resolution, collections and creditors' rights, construction litigation, appellate practice, and insurance defense. The blog also addresses regulatory compliance, contract disputes, and arbitration matters relevant to businesses and financial institutions. It provides insights into recent court decisions, arbitration rulings, and legal strategies affecting commercial litigation. The content is aimed at legal professionals and business clients seeking updates and analysis on commercial disputes and litigation trends in Iowa.
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Dickinson Bradshaw Welcomes Grant Gasner
We are pleased to welcome Grant Gasner as an Associate Attorney in the Litigation Division of Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C., representing individuals and business clients in a broad range of civil matters.
“I’m looking forward to using the…
Iowa Open Records Law: Hot Tip for Government Agencies that Want to Keep Secret their Activities from the Public
Iowa Code Chapter 22, known as the Iowa Open Records Law, gives the public the right to examine, copy and disseminate a public record unless the public falls within certain exceptions in Iowa Code § 22.7 or other areas of…
Forbes Names Mollie Pawlosky to America’s Best-In-State Lawyers List
We’re excited to announce that the editorial team at Forbes has named Shareholder Attorney Mollie Pawlosky to its inaugural list of America’s Best-In-State Lawyers.
Mollie’s practice at Dickinson Bradshaw specializes in complex commercial litigation, collections and creditors rights, construction litigation…
Iowa Supreme Court Defers to Arbitrators
In Principal Securities, Inc. v. Gelbman, No. 23-0439 (Iowa Jan. 31, 2025), the Iowa Supreme Court reiterated its “highly deferential standard of review,” toward arbitrations, concluding that substantial evidence supported a securities arbitration award.
Gelbman worked for Principal Securities Incorporated…
Litigators Kenkel and O’Brien Obtained Favorable Decision for Client
On February 7, 2024, Dickinson Bradshaw insurance defense litigators Benjamin J. Kenkel and Sean O’Brien obtained a favorable decision for their client in Menard, Inc. v. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company, reversing a decision by the district court. Following…
Longtime Dickinson Attorneys Joan Fletcher and Jeff Krausman Retire
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…
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…
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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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…