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How do I dissolve my LLC in Iowa? An Iowa limited liability company (LLC) is recognized as a separate legal entity with a perpetual existence under Iowa law. An LLC is dissolved upon the first to occur of the following: An event or circumstance that the operating agreement states causes dissolution; The consent of all
A foreign LLC is an LLC organized under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state of Iowa. Foreign LLCs are not permitted to do business in Iowa until they have filed an Application for Certificate of Authority with the Iowa Secretary of State. However, Iowa law does not specify what constitutes “doing business”
When starting a business, one of the most important decisions to be made is how best to legally organize the company. In Iowa, there are four different types of legal organizations, each having its own advantages and disadvantages: 1. Sole Proprietorship. Sole proprietorships are owned and operated by one individual – there is no legal
Employer-mandated biometric screening is an emerging area of the law that is increasingly controversial. Two recent opinions are shaping how employers collect this data and what they do with it. Employers’ use of biometric data has been increasing in recent years as employers seek creative new ways to counteract ballooning health care costs by motivating
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW Creating an employee handbook can seem like a daunting task for an employer. Some employers have few, if any, written policies in place when they begin the process. Others may have adopted individual written policies in the past with little, if any, consideration given to how the policies can or should fit together
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The risk of violating federal, state, and local employment laws is present even before an employment relationship exists. The pre-employment process, including recruiting and interviewing, exposes employers to potentially significant legal liability. This post provides an overview of the legal risks associated with recruiting and interviewing under federal law and Iowa law, and
