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Iowa business owners are liable for data their website collects!
Iowa’s consumer data privacy law went into effect on January 1, 2025, but Ai’s advances in 2027 will open a new can of worms for Iowa business owners. Dentons Davis Brown data privacy and cyber law pro Scott Murphy says if your business collects any data, even an email address or social media plugin, you…
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How productive Ai lands you in legal hot water
Well-intentioned, ethical use of Ai tools with proper IT guardrails can still pose privacy concerns and put your company into legal hot water says Jo Ellen Whitney, an employment attorney at Dentons Davis Brown. She gives Iowa executives an overview of which snares to look for and why collecting more data might actually pose a…
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Iowa business succession planning attorney makes it easy
The majority of business owners are putting their own businesses at great risk. Few have a plan if they were suddenly incapacitated or pass away. Iowa business succession planning attorney Breanna Young of Dentons Davis Brown says it’s shockingly easy to plan for, and shockingly expensive if you forget. The lack of “documented clarity” hurts…
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2026 Legislative overview: property tax reform, eminent domain, water quality
Following a 112-day legislative marathon that stretched 12 days past its traditional limit, the Iowa Legislature adjourned on May 3rd, leaving a massive stack of paperwork on Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk. Dentons Davis Brown Special Counsel Sydney Gangestad and Logan Murray break down the details. Out of more than 1,400 bills introduced during the session,…
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2026 M&A: Jason Stone at Dentons Davis Brown says it’s about quality
2021 was a wild year for M&A deals. Money was flowing and deals were easy. But reality set in, and companies are more discerning. In 2026, deals are red hot, however quality is king. Jason Stone at Dentons Davis Brown gives his 2026 outlook on M&A. Stone is considered one of the best lawyers in…
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Iowa immigration attorney on H-1B strategies and ICE vulnerability
Iowa immigration law has been evolving quickly. Executives dealing with the H-1B Visa changes are facing a decision that could cost $100k worth for white collar workers, while at the same time preparing for an Iowa ICE I-9 audit that can arrive with little warning. Iowa’s top immigration attorney, Kailey Blazek-Naranjo of Dentons Davis Brown,…
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HR lawyer: what really triggers employee departures
Attracting top talent in Iowa, and retaining great workers is a growing concern and challenge. For many CEOs though, it’s entirely preventable. Beth Coonan, an HR focused lawyer at Dentons Davis Brown explains the signs of an employee who wants to leave, how to retain them, and what to do if they leave. You won’t…