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Iowa Commercial Litigation Blog
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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On-Demand Webinar for Lenders: COVID-19 – Dealing with Agricultural and Commercial Loans
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe financial losses for agricultural producers and commercial businesses, and lenders are left with uncertainty on how to respond.
Our COVID-19 – Dealing with Agricultural and Commercial Loans Webinar that first aired on April 23,…
Interpretation of "Material Adverse Change" in the Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to many corporate systems and has changed the reality under which many deals where negotiated and executed. A merger agreement or financing agreement may include a material adverse change (“MAC”) provision defining a substantial…
COVID-19: SBA Releases Final Payroll Protection Program Rules
On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released its final rules (Rules) applicable to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), which is the $349 Billion Small Business forgivable loan program created in the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic…
Loan Modifications During COVID-19 – Recording Made Easy
By now, all financial institutions should be aware that state and federal agencies are urging cooperation and flexibility with borrowers (residential and commercial) affected in some way by COVID-19. For instance, see the March 22nd Proclamation and the March 22nd…
Commercial Loan Defaults Affected by COVID-19
Currently, Iowa clerks of court have been directed to reject filings of actions for foreclosure. In her March 22, 2020 Proclamation, Governor Reynolds “suspend[ed] the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code chapters 646, 654, 655A, and 656 allowing for the…
Our Advances are Senior Based on a Dragnet Clause, Right? Not So Fast
By The Newsroom
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa Supreme Court’s opinion released on March 27, 2020 in Blue Grass Savings Bank v. Community Bank & Trust Company has the potential to disrupt the lending industry for years. In what…
COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program – Forgivable Loans for Businesses under SBA 7(a) Program
Under the recently Coronavirus Relief Bill that was passed by the Senate, and is expected to pass the House and be signed by the President, a new Paycheck Protection Program has been introduced which will provide small businesses (500 or…
COVID-19: Fraudsters Also Work From Home
By John Lande
Many organizations have transitioned the bulk of their staff to working from home. While this may reduce the threat posed by COVID-19, it presents new risks for organizations of all kinds and sizes. We have covered numerous cases of fraudsters…
Webinar: COVID-19 Mandated Emergency Leaves: Employers with Less Than 500 Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many Iowa employers in uncharted waters.
Join Jill Jensen-Welch and Melissa Schilling, two shareholder employment attorneys of Dickinson Law, this Friday, March 27th from Noon to 1:30 p.m. for a webinar on Mandated Emergency Leaves.…