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Iowa Construction Law Blog
The Iowa Construction Law Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to construction within Iowa. It covers topics such as mechanics' liens, construction litigation, contract disputes, and regulatory compliance affecting contractors, property owners, and related parties. The blog also addresses legislative changes impacting construction law, including attorney fees in lien foreclosures and other statutory updates. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of construction practices and Iowa state law, providing insights relevant to construction law practitioners and stakeholders in the construction industry.
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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…
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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2020 Iowa Legislative Session Sales and Use Tax Changes
On June 29, 2020, Governor Reynolds signed into law House File 2641, which included several changes to Iowa’s sales and use tax laws.
Computer Peripherals
Last year, the Iowa Legislature created a computer exemption task force to revisit Iowa’s computer…
Attorneys’ Fees Now Available for Residential Mechanics’ Lien Foreclosures
In early 2020, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that contractors who have a mechanics’ lien on a residential property cannot recover attorneys’ fees from the sale of the homestead. We explained in a prior blog about how that Supreme Court…
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…
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…
Webinar: COVID-19 Relief Options and Your Business
Business owners are in a tough position during the COVID-19 pandemic. They must look to their bottom line at a time when little revenue is being generated, while at the same time take into consideration what’s best for the health…
Our Advances are Senior Based on a Dragnet Clause, Right? Not So Fast
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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…