Iowa Agribusiness Law Articles

Hemp is Now Legal in Iowa

Posted on 04/08/2020 at 01:18 PM by Emily Staudacher

As of today, April 8, 2020, it is legal to grow, possess, buy or sell hemp in Iowa. This includes hemp-derived CBD produ...

Categories: Agribusiness Law, Agricultural Law, Banking Law, Emily Staudacher

Tagged As: CBD, Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, hemp, hemp agriculture, hemp farming, Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Iowa Hemp Act

Another Round of Direct Payments to Farmers are Likely in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic as Farmer Sentiment Declines Steeply

Posted on 04/07/2020 at 03:46 PM by Emily Staudacher

Farmer sentiment plummeted in March as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The 47 point drop from February to Marc...

Categories: Agribusiness Law, Agricultural Law, Banking Law, Emily Staudacher

Tagged As: Ag Economy Barometer, CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Farm Program Payments, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, USDA

COVID-19: SBA Releases Final Payroll Protection Program Rules

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

On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released its final rules (Rules) applicable to the Payro...

Categories: Banking Law, Business Law, Employment & Labor Law, Jeff Baxter

Tagged As: business owner, CARES Act, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Payroll Protection Program, small businesses, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, U.S. Small Business Administration

Commercial Loan Defaults Affected by COVID-19

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

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, 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

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

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, Employment & Labor Law, Jeff Baxter, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

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

COVID-19: Fraudsters Also Work From Home

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

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, John Lande

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

DOL Issues Posters & Other Materials Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Posted on 03/25/2020 at 02:58 PM by Russell Samson

On March 25, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor issued the poster/notice required to be po...

Categories: Business Law, Employment & Labor Law, Russ Samson, Wage & Hour Watch

Tagged As: Coronavirus, COVID-19, DOL Wage and Hour Division, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Family Medical and Leave Act, paid family leave, paid sick leave, Russ Samson, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division

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

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, Emily Staudacher, Employment & Labor 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 family leave, paid sick leave

SBA Disaster Loans – What Constitutes a Small Business

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

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

SBA Disaster Loans – Eligibility and Filing Requirements

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

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, Employment & Labor Law, Jeff Baxter, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

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

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