Iowa Commercial Litigation Blog

Dickinson's Commercial Litigation attorneys have the ability and experience to win cases, but more importantly, we find the best resolution for you. We represent clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in mediation and arbitration.

 

Loan Modifications During COVID-19 – Recording Made Easy

Posted on 04/03/2020 at 12:38 PM by William Reasoner

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 flexibilit...

Categories: Banking Law, Business Law, Dickinson Law News, Real Estate & Land Use, Trusts & Estates Law, William Reasoner

Tagged As: Banking & Finance Law, banks, commercial mortgage, commercial real estate, community bankers, Coronavirus, COVID-19, financial institutions, loan modification, residential mortgage

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Commercial Loan Defaults Affected by COVID-19

Posted on 04/03/2020 at 12:03 PM by William Reasoner

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 P...

Categories: Agribusiness Law, Agricultural Law, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Dickinson Law News, Real Estate & Land Use, Trusts & Estates Law, William Reasoner

Tagged As: bank foreclosure, commercial real estate, community banks, community banks, Coronavirus, COVID-19, financial institutions, foreclosures, Governor Kim Reynolds, mortgage, mortgage lenders, real estate, real estate attorney, residential real estate

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Our Advances are Senior Based on a Dragnet Clause, Right? Not So Fast

Posted on 03/27/2020 at 04:50 PM by William Reasoner

Our Advances are Senior Based on a Dragnet Clause, Right? Not So Fast

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa Supreme Court’s opinion released on March 27, 2020 in Blue Grass S...

Categories: Banking Law, Dickinson Law News, Real Estate & Land Use, William Reasoner

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Iowa Supreme Court, mortgage, mortgage lenders, Blue Grass Savings Bank v. Community Bank & Trust Company, Blue Grass Savings Bank v. Community Bank & Trust Company, mortgage senior lienholders

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COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program – Forgivable Loans for Businesses under SBA 7(a) Program

Posted on 03/26/2020 at 11:30 AM by Jeffrey Baxter

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 signe...

Categories: Banking Law, Business Law, Dickinson Law News, Employment & Labor Law, Family Law, Jeff Baxter, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, small businesses, Coronavirus Relief Bill, Paycheck Protection Program

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COVID-19: Fraudsters Also Work From Home

Posted on 03/26/2020 at 08:55 AM by John Lande

COVID-19: Fraudsters Also Work From Home

Many organizations have transitioned the bulk of their staff to working from home. While this may reduce the threat pose...

Categories: Business Law, Cybersecurity Law, Dickinson Law News, John Lande

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, cybersecurity law, cybersecurity law firms, working remotely, Mississippi Silicon Holdings, LLC v. AXIS Insurance Company, working from home, cyber-insurance, cybersecurity insurance

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Webinar: COVID-19 Mandated Emergency Leaves: Employers with Less Than 500 Employees

Posted on 03/25/2020 at 04:33 PM by The Newsroom

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, tw...

Categories: Business Law, Dickinson Law News, Employment & Labor Law, Family Law, Jill Jensen-Welch, Melissa Schilling

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Family Medical and Leave Act, paid family leave, paid sick leave

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COVID-19: Tax Filing Date & Payment Extension, Tax Credits for Paid Leave, and NEW Stimulus Payments

Posted on 03/25/2020 at 01:18 PM by Emily Staudacher

COVID-19: Tax Filing Date & Payment Extension, Tax Credits for Paid Leave, and NEW Stimulus Payments

Tax Filing Date and Payment Extension Pursuant to IRS Notice 2020-18, the tax filing deadline and deadline for making in...

Categories: Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Dickinson Law News, Emily Staudacher, Employment & Labor Law, Family Law, Start-Up Group, Taxation Law

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Family Medical and Leave Act, income tax, income tax return filing, paid sick leave, paid family leave

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SBA Disaster Loans – What Constitutes a Small Business

Posted on 03/24/2020 at 04:46 PM by Jeffrey Baxter

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 thos...

Categories: Agribusiness Law, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Jeff Baxter, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Real Estate & Land Use

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, disaster business loans, SBA, small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration

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SBA Disaster Loans – Eligibility and Filing Requirements

Posted on 03/24/2020 at 04:30 PM by Jeffrey Baxter

SBA Disaster Loans – Eligibility and Filing Requirements

SBA Disaster Loans are currently available to small businesses in Iowa, and small businesses have been applying for thos...

Categories: Agribusiness Law, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Dickinson Law News, Employment & Labor Law, Jeff Baxter, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, disaster area, disaster business loans, SBA

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The Coronavirus and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Posted on 03/23/2020 at 02:30 PM by Bradley Kruse

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...

Categories: Bankruptcy Law, Dickinson Law News

Tagged As: bankruptcy, bankruptcy lawyers, business closings, Chapter 11 bankruptcy , Coronavirus, COVID-19, financial market drop, financial market drop

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