Welcome to the Larkin Hoffman COVID-19 Resource Center. We have been advising our clients on a wide variety of matters affected by the pandemic. On this page, you will find many of our alerts, notices and posts regarding the urgent business and legal challenges being faced by many companies. We hope this information will be helpful to you and urge you to call your Larkin Hoffman attorney should any matter require immediate attention.
Our COVID-19 Resource Center is regularly updated.
Firm Operations
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An Update on the Minnesota Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order
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A Message from Larkin Hoffman President, Paul R. Smith Regarding Our COVID-19 Response
Insurance
Larkin Hoffman represents property-casualty insurance policyholders in insurance disputes—never insurance companies. The losses stemming from COVID-19 have and will raise complex issues not only under property and business interruption policies but also liability policies. Claims are already arising against directors, officers and employers relating to the sufficiency of steps taken to protect employees and others. As businesses see governmental orders and illness affect their supply chains and employees, the ability to perform under contracts can be affected. We frequently review the specific circumstances of property-casualty policyholders’ losses and advise on options for recovery. For more information, click here.
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Paul Smith and Chris Yetka Discuss Why Covid-19 Losses May Well Be Covered under Your Business Interruption Insurance Policies
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Bisnow Town Hall: Insurance and Liability Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19, Business and Insurance: Three Things You Should Do Now to Protect Your Business
Employment and Remote Workforce
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Department of Labor Brings Some Clarity to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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The Minnesota Employer’s Guide to Navigating Workplace Issues During COVID-19
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PODCAST BRIEFING: To Require Vaccines or Not: That is the Question
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Required COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the Construction Industry
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Re-opening a “Safe” Workplace: OSHA, ADA and More
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Webinar Recording: Phyllis Karasov Partners with Peoples Spark Consulting to Record Two Webinars on Reopening a Business During COVID-19
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Re-Opening A Business the Right Way: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Unemployment and a Returning Workforce: How the CARES Act Can Increase Unemployment Benefits with Phyllis Karasov and Alex Beeby
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Phyllis Karasov and Mary Komornicka Discuss Employee Benefit Features in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Difficult Questions Facing Employers Under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
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Webinar Recording: Navigating Employee Layoffs & Unemployment
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DOL Finally issues “Major” Temporary Rules Under the FFCRA for Small Businesses (Under 50 Employees)
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What the Paycheck Protection Program Offers Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) Model Notice, New Effective Date and Amnesty
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Department of Labor Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Employer's New Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Finance/Small Business
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Todd Freeman Explains New SBA Enhancements on Loan Forgiveness for Most PPP Borrowers
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Todd Freeman and Dan Kadlec Discuss How the Recent PPP Flexibility Act May Affect You
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Todd Freeman Explains the Favorable (along with some troubling) Updated Guidance from the SBA on the Forgiveness of PPP Loans
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Webinar Recording: Christopher Yetka Moderates Bisnow Town Hall: Insurance and Liability Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Small Business Reorganization – Bankruptcy Protection For Small Businesses
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Tom Flynn and Patrick Cole Discuss Bankruptcy and Business Contingency Planning
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Todd Freeman and Dan Kadlec Provide Guidance on Managing PPP Proceeds to Maximize Loan Forgiveness
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FAQs on Minnesota's Small Business Emergency Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans Now Available in Minnesota
Franchise
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Supporting the Franchise System During the Next Phase of the Pandemic
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FPRs in the Time of COVID-19 – You May Be Required to Amend Your FDD – NOW
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Business Interruption Insurance Coverage: Report Your Claims
Health Care
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Federal Health and Human Services Announce New COVID-19 Resources for Medicaid Providers
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Privacy and Compliance Considerations for Health Care Providers during the COVID-19 Emergency
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Non-Essential/Elective Surgeries and Medical Procedures in Minnesota Indefinitely Postponed
Government Relations
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CapWatch PODCAST: Still No Deal after Second Special Session; Legislature Looks Towards August Primary
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CapWatch PODCAST: A Summer of Special Sessions: Is July’s Special Session the Last Chance for a Deal on Bonding, COVID-19 Relief & Police Reform?
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CapWatch PODCAST: Minnesota’s Special Session Begins Without an End in Sight
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Navigating State and Local Governments During a Pandemic: How Continuing Government Action on Major Issues Can Impact Your Investments
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Governor Walz Directs Minnesotans to Stay at Home (Effective March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.)
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Price Gouging Prohibited During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Real Estate and Construction
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Is Your Construction Site Following OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines?
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PODCAST BRIEFING: Bill Griffith and Tim Rye Discuss Land Use and Real Estate Issues Affected by the COVID-19 Crisis
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What Happens to Minnesota’s Zoning Shot-Clock During a Peacetime Emergency?
Regional Executive Orders
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Minnesota - Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
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20-35 Extending the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Declared in Executive Order 20-01
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20-31 Providing for Relief from Regulations to Certain Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
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20-30 Providing National Guard Assistance for Spring Flood Response and Protection
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20-27 Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
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20-24 Providing for Emergency Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
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20-15 Providing Immediate Relief to Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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20-14 Suspending Evictions and Writs of Recovery During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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20-13 Authorizing National Guard Assistance to COVID-19 Response
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20-12 Preserving Access to Human Services Programs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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20-10 Combatting Price Gouging During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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20-7 Providing for State Workforce Needs During the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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20-3 Protecting Residents of Minnesota Veterans Homes during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
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Wisconsin