Experience the evolution of business law at the 2026 ISBA Business Law Seminar on Sept. 18. Engage in dynamic discussions with experts, exploring evolving trends, regulations, and strategic insights either at the Boyd Law Building in Iowa City, the ISBA Building in Des Moines, or via the live webinar option. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your expertise and expand your network.

8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
Rod Kubat, Chair, ISBA Business Law Section

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Save the date for the 2026 Probate Seminar held at Boyd Law Building and the ISBA Building.

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Save the date for the 2026 Real Property Law Seminar held at Boyd Law Building and the ISBA Building.

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Environmental law isn't just for environmental lawyers. Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative for a CLE exploring how environmental issues arise across a wide range of legal practice areas in Iowa. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, panelists will discuss environmental due diligence in business and agricultural transactions, farm succession and estate planning, land use and local government decisions, and litigation involving contamination, nuisance claims, and...

Environmental justice presents unique legal and ethical challenges that extend beyond traditional environmental law. Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative for a CLE exploring the role of attorneys representing communities affected by environmental harms. Using real-world examples from Iowa, this program will examine environmental justice principles, community lawyering, and the ethical issues that arise in representing individuals, organizations, and coalitions. Topics include...

This session will provide a substantive review of recent developments in nonprofit law with a particular emphasis on sustaining corporate existence and federal tax-exempt status; significant decisions in state and federal case law; and notable legislative enactments and executive orders. Panelists will analyze the practical and strategic implications of these developments for nonprofit boards of directors and executives, including governance duties, compliance, and risk management considerations...

This program will examine the unique opportunities and challenges attorneys encounter when serving on nonprofit boards. Panelists will analyze fiduciary duties under the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, the interplay between professional conduct rules and board service, and common ethical considerations such as competence, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest. Using real-world scenarios, the discussion will explore strategies for identifying, managing, and resolving potential issues...