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Judge Edward Jacobson Decides in Favor of a Tenant Farmer Attorney Lance Ehmcke states, “The Baker vs. Nepper case reinforces the argument for writing down all potential business dealings even between family members.” Mr. Baker was the farm tenant on his parents’ acreage. With a handshake and nod Mr. Baker...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Siouxland Chapter held its monthly meeting on February 20th at 12:00pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront. This months topic is "The Impact of the New Tax Law on Nonprofits" presented by Melissa Fae Grant, attorney with the Heidman Law Firm.

Jake Natwick has been named Chair of the Young Leaders Society Executive Committee for the United Way. The Young Leaders Society is a giving group for people under the age of 40. They host a variety of networking, social and charitable events throughout the year. About the group, Jake says...

Lance Ehmcke and other members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce attended the 42nd Annual Des Moines Legislative Day.

John Gray was recently reappointed to the Iowa Appellate State Judicial Nominating Commission. Learn more about the Commission here.

Pat Sealey successfully received a defense verdict on January 10, 2018 in Polk County.  Pat defended Tracy and Mike Backus.  Tracy accidentally rear-ended a car driven by Jane Boyce at a red light. Boyce claimed that the accident caused an injury to her shoulder and the need for rotator cuff surgery. The jury ultimately found that Tracy was not the cause of the alleged damages and awarded Jane Boyce nothing.

A Clay County District Court jury delivered a verdict in favor of defendant physician in a medical malpractice case in October. The plaintiff claimed our physician failed to diagnose a complication of surgery that resulted in permanent injuries. The jury found that was not the case. The physician was defended...

"To Civic's credit and to their attorney's credit, they've managed to get a deal done that's acceptable to the city," said Jeff Wright, a private Sioux City attorney representing the city. "While nobody wins in a deal like this, the result for the city is going to be acceptable."

Follow Up

By the time you read this, the tax bill should be signed: 1. The average taxes on corporations around the world is 23%. When adding average state taxes to the new corporate tax rate of 21%, corporations in the U.S. will be taxed at 26%. 2. When capital investments are...

The bill has not been passed but the Congressional Conference Committee has struck a deal on tax reform. From an estate planning standpoint, they are doubling the federal estate tax exemption to what will be $11.2 million in 2018. This is a per person exemption from federal estate tax and...