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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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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.…
COVID-19: Tax Filing Date & Payment Extension, Tax Credits for Paid Leave, and NEW Stimulus Payments
By The Newsroom
Tax Filing Date and Payment Extension
Pursuant to IRS Notice 2020-18, the tax filing deadline and deadline for making individual federal income tax payments has been automatically postponed to July 15, 2020. This means that there is no penalty or…
SBA Disaster Loans – What Constitutes a Small Business
SBA Disaster Loans are currently available to small businesses in Iowa, and small businesses have been applying for those loans since Saturday, March 21. The current expected wait for applicants is 3 weeks, with an additional week for funds to…
The Coronavirus and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The sharp drop in the financial markets and the sharp increase in temporary business closings have placed a significant strain on many businesses across the country. Although it is important for businesses to remain optimistic and hope for a quick…
SBA Disaster Business Loans – Iowa Now Designated as Disaster Area
On Saturday, March, 21, 2020, Iowa was officially designated as a declared disaster area as a result of the current Coronavirus crisis. Now that Iowa has received the designation, small businesses who meet SBA income or employee limits (whether such…
Identification of Essential Critical Workforce During COVID-19 Response
On March 19, 2020, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued what it emphasized was an advisory list identifying essential critical infrastructure workers during the COVID-19 response. It specifically disclaimed that “is not, nor should…
Serving You During the COVID-19 Crisis
As the COVID-19 situation continues to change around the state of Iowa, our firm wants to be part of the solution for our clients. We are temporarily moving to a remote working environment at the close of business on March 20th…
SBA Disaster Business Loans – A Financial Lifeline for Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
At this time, Iowa has not yet been designated as a declared disaster area as a result of the current Coronavirus crisis. There are currently 25 states that have been declared disaster areas, and are eligible for these SBA disaster…
Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act: How It Will Impact Employers*
* With Contributions by Attorney Melissa Schilling
After the U.S. House of Representatives made a number of changes to the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” the Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, by a vote…