News & Events

May 6, 2024

After the Biden Administration issued an executive order directing the FTC to review non-competes and their impact in 2021, the FTC concluded that non-competes unlawfully stifle competition and depress wages for U.S. workers, and that banning these agreements would encourage competition, innovation, and increased wages. In particular, the FTC noted the impact that non-competes have in the healthcare industry and with start-up companies.

May 6, 2024

The LFS Class of 2024 marks the 41st anniversary of the program.

Mar 14, 2024

Attorney Madeline Hartley will be presenting a webinar to the members of the Iowa Trust Association on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 AM. Ms. Hartley will provide an overview of the Corporate Transparency Act, including what entities are impacted, what information is reported to FinCEN, timing for filing initial and updated reports, and applicability to trusts.

Mar 6, 2024

Nick AbouAssaly delivered his ninth State of the City address to a sold-out crowd at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.

Feb 13, 2024

Attorney Samuel J. Gray explains how shareholders and directors of a corporation and members and managers of a limited liability company can take advantage of Iowa’s books and records statutes, and why these stakeholders in Iowa businesses should seek books and records more often.

Feb 7, 2024

The new year brought with it new filing requirements for many entities. On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective. Under the CTA, applicable entities will have to file an initial report with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Feb 2, 2024

Ms. Hartley advises clients in the areas of estate planning and private wealth, agriculture law, business transactions, tax law, commercial litigation, and real estate.

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Wenzel is an experienced attorney, representing clients with matters relating to business transactions, estate planning, probate and trust administration and real estate law.

Jan 19, 2024

Mr. McCright regularly assists clients in probate, trusts, estate planning, real estate, including property rights and condemnation, corporate law, and extensive tax matters.

Jan 12, 2024

Mr. Anderson is an experienced attorney, representing individuals with matters pertaining to estate planning, probate and trust administrations and tax planning. He also counsels individuals through the procedures relating to the administration of estates and trusts, including fiduciary (estate and trust) income tax, Iowa inheritance tax and federal estate tax planning.