April 09, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

Main Street Business Lending Program

Today, the Treasury and Federal Reserve Board announced the establishment of the Main Street Business Lending Program. According to the Treasury Secretary, the program is aimed at making a “significant difference” for medium-sized businesses. Under the program, the Fed will facilitate lending to businesses with less than 10,000 workers or $2.5 billion in revenue. Borrowers are required to attest that the financing is required due to exigent circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and that reasonable efforts will be made to More +

March 28, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

The CARES Act–Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program is a significant piece of the recently-passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). It is designed to help nonprofit and for‑profit businesses with less than 500 employees cover payroll and other expenses. Under the Program, small businesses may receive cash-flow assistance in the form of loans administered through banks and credit unions. Loan proceeds may be used to cover payroll, mortgage and debt interest, rent, and utilities. To qualify, the borrower must More +

March 25, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

The Impact of a Peacetime Emergency on Family Court Hearings

The Governor declared a peacetime emergency on March 13, 2020, which placed restrictions on public activities because of the Coronavirus. This declaration impacted the Court system. As a result, we are receiving questions from clients in family law about their scheduled court hearings and mediations. There have been two orders in the last week from the Court that impact family law matters in the court system. On March 16, 2020 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Court issued an order More +

March 25, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

What does Stay at Home Mean for Your Parenting Time Order

There are a lot of questions about parenting time and the directive for Minnesotans to stay home because of COVID-19. Minnesota Governor Waltz’s Emergency Executive Order dated March 25, 2020 is clear that parenting time should continue as court ordered. Families can of course make other agreed upon arrangements for exchanging their children. Continue using social distancing when exchanging your children. If a family member is ill in one household speak with the other parent to make different arrangements that More +

March 22, 2020 Dunlap Seeger

Managing Parenting Time with COVID-19

If you abide by a court-ordered parenting time schedule, you may be wondering what impact the recent COVID-19 virus outbreak or a potential government-mandated lockdown will have on your normal parenting time schedule. Keep in mind that, given this unprecedented situation, there has not been time for judges to issue much guidance. However, here are some general guidelines to follow: Parenting Time Exchanges are Likely to Be Deemed Necessary If Minnesota follows the trends being set by other states issuing More +

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