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Urgent Message from Gov Walz to Minnesota Companies: PPE Inventory Deadline 7 p.m. Today
All Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, or non-hospital health care facilities who possess personal protective equipment (“PPE”), ventilators, respirators, or anesthesia machines (including any consumable accessories to these devices) that are not required for the provision of critical health care services or essential services must undertake an inventory of such supplies no later than 7:00 p.m. CT on March 25, 2020.
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We May Soon Find Out What “Force Majeure” Means
I had been pondering a new post to my law firm’s blog, focused on a traditional real estate topic. Now, of course, we are way beyond “traditional” as governments, companies and the public at large struggle to respond in a coherent way to a relentless viral invasion.
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Small Business Emergency Loan Program
On March 23, 2020, Emergency Executive Order 20-15 was released by Governor Walz establishing a “Small Business Emergency Loan Program”. The executive order will go into effect immediately upon approval of the Executive Council.
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans Now Available in Minnesota
The SBA has added the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a disaster for which small business loan assistance may be available to small businesses. The loans are limited to territories of the United States for which a disaster has been declared on the recommendation of the Governor. Currently, the states which have areas covered by the disaster relief fund include California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah and Washington.
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Non-Essential/Elective Surgeries and Medical Procedures in Minnesota Indefinitely Postponed
On March 19, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-09 ordering the indefinite postponement of all non-essential or elective surgeries and procedures that utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) or ventilators. This includes all non-emergent or elective dental care.
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How Will COVID-19 Affect Real Estate Values?
Those of us in the real estate practice—and particularly in areas concerning real estate valuation such as eminent domain and property tax appeals—are obviously quite concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our clients’ property values as we all proceed through these very uncertain times.
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Price Gouging Prohibited During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
On March 20, 2020, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-10 prohibiting the sale of essential consumer goods and services within the state for an unconscionably excessive price.
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Employer’s New Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) the evening of March 18, 2020. There is much to digest but the following are new obligations that employers must address. The FFCRA contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees and some government employers. The FFCRA becomes effective 15 days from enactment, or April 2, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020.
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Unemployment Compensation and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an ever-changing, difficult situation for many people. Employers are being forced to make difficult decisions affecting the lives of employees—people about whom they care deeply. As government officials attempt to respond to and mitigate the pandemic, many companies are dramatically cutting or eliminating employee hours or even entire workforces. An emergency order has shut down restaurants, bars, theaters, gyms, entertainment facilities, and more. Other industries have also stopped all non-essential services. This article provides some information and resources regarding unemployment benefits under these circumstances to assist you in making these difficult decisions.
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Insurance and COVID-19: Are We Covered?
For a period of time now businesses have seen the effects of COVID-19 on supply lines and suppliers. But now that the virus has been officially labeled a pandemic, and businesses are being asked to shut their doors to effectuate social distancing, will insurance be the last bulwark against financial harm? The answer, as always, depends.
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Emergency COVID-19 Funding Bill
Lawmakers worked through the night Monday to take emergency action to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Both the House and Senate unanimously passed a $200 million funding package that will give healthcare systems funding for needed supplies, equipment, and workers. The bill was signed by Governor Walz today.
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Molly Eichten Recognized as One of the World's Leading Trademark Professionals for the Fourth Year in a Row
For four consecutive years, Molly Eichten has been recognized by World Trademark Review in the WTR 1000 for her work in intellectual property prosecution and strategy. World Trademark Review is a news service dedicated to international trademark issues.
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Larkin Hoffman’s COVID-19 Response
One of a law firm’s most important functions is to help clients through uncertain times. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has created uncertainty, disrupted normal routines and demanded creative thinking and adaptation in response. We want to assure our clients that we are here to help in these challenging times.
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Coronavirus Guidance for the Employer
An employer’s response to the coronavirus pandemic can change from day-to-day, depending on guidance and recommendations issued by the CDC, state departments of health, OSHA and the World Health Organization. The questions employers are asking are changing depending on the day, as are the answers!
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Remembering Fran Heitzman
Fran Heitzman, the founder of Bridging, passed away January 11, 2020, after a lifetime of service to the community. He was an inspiration to all who knew him or heard him describe his life’s mission. He started Bridging 33 years ago. Today it is the largest furniture bank in the United States having served more than 95,000 grateful households.
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Bill Griffith Recognized in Inaugural LexBlog Excellence Awards for Exemplary Writing on Legal Blogs
Bill Griffith's post, Finding the Future: Guatemalan Fishing Village Bans Plastics, was the first runner-up in the LexBlog Excellence Awards for exemplary writing on legal blogs for the category of Best News or Trend Analysis.
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Victoria Dutcher Moderates the Twin Cities Power Women Event
On December 11, 2019, Bisnow held its inaugural Twin Cities Power Women event to highlight the success of women in the commercial real estate industry.
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John Diehl Received the 2019 Minnesota ICON Award
John Diehl received the 2019 Minnesota ICON award by Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer. This honor pays tribute to legal professionals who have proven themselves to be “titans of the boardroom and the courtroom.”
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Barb Peppersack is the First Recipient of the Minnesota Paralegal Association’s Lifetime Service Award Named in Her Honor
Barbara Peppersack was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Barbara H. Peppersack Lifetime Service Award by the Minnesota Paralegal Association in recognition of over 40 years of service to the Minnesota Paralegal Association and the paralegal profession.
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U.S. News Names Larkin Hoffman "Best Law Firm" for 2020
Larkin Hoffman has been named a ‘Best Law Firm’ by U.S. News for 2020. The firm’s franchise and land use practices again received national recognition and were ranked in the first tier regionally. The firm’s construction practice also received a high regional ranking which comes on the heels of being named one of the Top 50 Construction Law Firms in the US by Construction Executive magazine.
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