Larkin Hoffman Briefings

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Bisnow Twin Cities Multifamily event featuring Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as the keynote speaker. Moderator Jacob Steen will guide a panel of …

Bisnow Twin Cities Multifamily event featuring Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as the keynote speaker. Moderator Jacob Steen will guide a panel of …

Cyberattacks on employers’ systems or on third parties with whom employers do business are in the rise across the country. Employers need to take a hard look at their current systems to avoid a data breach that affects …

Both chambers of Congress are currently making plans to resurrect earmarks as part of the $1.4 trillion in discretionary spending approved every year. The House plan calls for the resurrection of earmarks in the form of …

Union organizing is down as compared to previous years, but that does not mean employers should believe that support for labor unions has decreased.  …

We are all waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine. When we have a vaccine,  can an employer require that applicants and employees be vaccinated against COVID-19?  Employers have a legitimate desire to keep their workplaces safe …

This week Margaret Vesel and Matthew Bergeron recap the Minnesota legislature‘s second special session and the ongoing negotiations over a capital investment bill, a tax bill, and a supplemental appropriations package. …

Margaret Vesel and Matthew Bergeron recap the Minnesota Legislature’s week-long June special session and preview the upcoming special session …

On June 16th, SBA release an updated loan forgiveness application that reflected provisions of the PPP Flexibility Act.  This guidance indicates a significant change in how borrowers may qualify for loan forgiveness and …

Margaret Vesel and Matthew Bergeron discuss the start of the Minnesota Legislature’s unique special session, including legislative votes to end Gov. …

Larkin Hoffman’s Director of Government Relations  Margaret Vesel and attorney Matthew Bergeron sit down to discuss the end of Minnesota’s 2020 legislative session and preview the likely special session coming in June. …

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was enacted on June 4th as a means of providing relief to PPP borrowers as to requirements that were considered to be onerous.  The podcast will review the …

COVID-19 and the stay at home mandates have had a devastating impact on the business community. Many business owners are looking to their business interruption and other insurance to cover the losses but finding …

Employers are legally required to make their workplaces “safe” for their employees and customers.  What does “safe” mean, given that no employer can …

On May 18th, the SBA issued guidance on PPP loan forgiveness in the form of an application for such forgiveness. This podcast reviews and analyzes this guidance describing both opportunities and pitfalls. The SBA just …

Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine discuss the matters employers need to consider when re-opening businesses after the Covid-19 shutdowns.  Recalling only some employees, screening employees before they enter the …

Peter Coyle and Jacob Steen discuss the land use, government relations and regulatory environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They share examples …

Many employers are recognizing the financial strain on their employees as they begin to plan for their businesses' future in these unprecedented times. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) …

Larkin Hoffman employment law specialist Phyllis Karasov and employee benefits specialist Mary Komornicka discuss the new employee benefit features in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in …

Could changes to Chapter 11 bankruptcy be the answer to many businesses' financial worries in our COVID-19 world? Attorneys Tom Flynn and Patrick Cole

In this podcast, Larkin Hoffman employment law specialists Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine answer some of the tough questions employers face under the new Families First Coronavirus Relief Act ("FFCRA").  Under the …

Your business has successfully applied for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program. You either have received the loan proceeds or are awaiting …

Bill Griffith and Tim Rye discuss Land Use and Real Estate Issues Affected by the pandemic. In particular, they will address

• The pandemic's impact …