Articles from 2024

Professor Diane Lourdes Dick presented a CLE webinar program for the Business Law Section of the Iowa State Bar Association, entitled “Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Refresher”

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 9 governs "secured transactions," meaning it outlines the legal framework for when a creditor has a security interest in a debtor's personal property (like equipment, inventory, or vehicles) as collateral for a loan, allowing them to seize and sell the property if the debtor defaults on the debt; essentially, it defines the rules for how a lender can protect themselves by claiming ownership of specific assets if a borrower fails to repay a loan.

Dean Adrien Wing spoke on imposter syndrome for OWLSS along with Professor Maja Eaton

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Imposter syndrome is the pervasive feeling of being a fraud despite abundant evidence of your competence. It is a phenomenon that affects professionals across various industries.