Emma’s Enchanting Encounter: The Tale of a Trademark Triumph
Once upon a time in a quaint little town, there lived a passionate baker named Emma. Emma had spent…
Helpful Guides for Small Businesses
Benefit Corporations vs Public Benefit Corporations in Iowa
An Iowa benefit corporation is a for-profit corporation with a purpose to help the public, while a public benefit corporation is a charitable non-profit corporation.
Safeguard Your Startup: Why Registering a Trademark is Essential for Tech Entrepreneurs
Another company is using my name! We worked with a business owner who had a competitor start a business…
Caring about Small Businesses – Entrepreneurship in Our Genes
Why do we on the Iowa Business Lawyer team care so much about small businesses? Well, small business ownership…
Free Event – Biennial Report Help 2023
Free help for Iowa LLC owners—every other year you have to file a biennial report. If you’d like help,…
What intellectual property rights should business owners protect?
Define IP, IP types, and their differences, understand the benefits of IP protection, and discover how to get IP…
Buying or Selling a Business
Buying or selling a business can be a great opportunity for both the buyer and seller. Learn about the key risks and make a plan.
What happens to the security deposit if a tenant leaves before the lease ends?
So what happens to a deposit if a tenant breaks their lease before the end? The short answer is that the landlord can apply the deposit towards the damages, but landlords may have a duty.
Do Iowa landlords need a trust account for rental deposits?
There is legal terminology running around that says “landlords must hold rental deposits in trust,” or similar. This is…
Iowa’s Low-Speed Electric Bicycle law
Iowa laws about e-bikes were clarified for 2022. This makes it easier to know how your electrically assisted bicycle will be treated.
