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Understanding and complying with FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

Updated with late-breaking developments following a federal district court ruling in Texas, Doug Mizer breaks down FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule and what Iowa attorneys need to know about new reporting obligations, compliance risks, and practical impacts on non-financed property transfers.

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Beyond bullying: Our toxic legal workplaces must no longer get a pass on culture

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

Drawing on new data and real-world implications, Tara van Brederode examines how workplace culture shapes performance, ethics, and retention in the legal profession and why leaders must take deliberate action to address bullying and build healthier, more accountable environments.

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The role of a corporate trustee: Why it matters more than ever

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

In an increasingly complex financial and regulatory landscape, Lisa Smith-Shryack explores the role of corporate trustees and helps readers evaluate when professional fiduciary management may be the right choice for protecting assets, beneficiaries, and long-term estate planning goals.

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Early-Career Perspective: How the integration of machine vision AI may impact principles of trademark law

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

Offering an early-career perspective, Drake Law 3L student Jack Norton examines how the rise of AI-driven “machine vision” may challenge traditional trademark law and whether concepts like consumer confusion can extend to the deception of algorithms.

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Autonomous AI in law firms: What could possibly go wrong?

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

Looking beyond AI hallucinations, Maschke, Nelson, and Simek warn that the next wave of risk lies in autonomous AI agents, highlighting critical governance gaps and offering practical questions law firms must consider before deploying tools that can act without meaningful oversight.

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Afrocentric facial feature bias: Is this the fuel of mass incarceration and pervasive discrimination?

Posted on: Mar 31, 2026

Retired Judge Mark Bennett explores emerging research on Afrocentric facial-feature bias and its profound implications for sentencing disparities, urging the legal profession to confront and better understand this often-overlooked driver of inequity in the justice system.

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Strengthen your practice at the ISBA ADR Seminar - April 24

Posted on: Mar 25, 2026

The 2026 ISBA ADR Seminar on Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. offers mediators and arbitrators a full day of focused CLE, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful professional connection.

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ISBA legislative agenda advances past second funnel

Posted on: Mar 25, 2026

Several ISBA-supported bills remain active after the second funnel deadline as the legislature shifts focus to budget negotiations and end-of-session priorities.

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ISBA2Go: Don’t miss out on the tools you use every day

Posted on: Mar 25, 2026

From CLE to directories and essential practice resources, the ISBA2Go app puts the full value of your membership right at your fingertips—anytime, anywhere.

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Tee up for a cause: Justice Fore All set for April 8

Posted on: Mar 25, 2026

There’s still time to register for the ISBA YLD’s Justice Fore All fundraiser, an evening of mini golf, networking, and support for the 2026 National High School Mock Trial Championship.


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