Once a comprehensive estate plan is in place, you might think that your planning is complete but estate plans require periodic updating. Changing circumstances may require changes to your estate plan. As examples, changing circumstances regarding your family, your...
Year: 2020
Sexual Orientation and Transgender Status Receive Unequivocal Protection under Title VII
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court handed down what is aptly described as a landmark equal rights decision. The Court announced that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does indeed prohibit discrimination on the basis of an employee’s sexual...
Minnesota Supreme Court decision signals change in way courts view harassment claims
In early June 2020, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an opinion affirming the “the severe-or-pervasive standard” for analyzing a claim of sexual harassment under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, but also ruled in that case that the employee presented sufficient...
ALERT- President Trump Eases PPP Rules by Signing into Law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.
Congress united in a bipartisan effort to assist small businesses last week by easing the PPP loan rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic when on June 5, 2020, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (“PPPFA”) into law. The new law addresses...
Returning To The Workplace: A New Normal
Returning to the Workplace: A New Normal As our state begins to think about returning to some normalcy, guidelines for a safe return to work continue to evolve. The attorneys at Quinlivan & Hughes are equipped to assist you in drafting a Return to Work policy,...
Creating a Supplemental Needs Trust or Special Needs Trust in Minnesota
Parents of children who have special needs know how complicated their lives can get. Many times, special needs children require specialized medical care, dedicated equipment, and many times a personal care assistant. Minnesota parents love their children and may worry...
President Signs Into Law $484 Billion Stimulus Package With Additional $310 Billion in Available Funds to Paycheck Protection Program
Washington D.C.- On April 24, 2020 the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Health Care Enhancement Act (the “Act”). The Act expands on the Cares Act PPP loan initiative by increasing funds available to the Small Business...
Advantages of Revocable Trusts for Estate Planning
One of the unfortunate guarantees in life is that no one lives forever. At some point in time everyone will pass away. People wish to ensure that their possessions are given to certain individuals or entities, which may include: family members, friends, charities or...
Senate Approves Additional $310 Billion in Available Funds to Paycheck Protection Program
Washington D.C.- On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 the Senate approved H.R. 266 otherwise known as The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Health Care Enhancement Act (the “Act”). Under the Act, the Senate expands on the Cares Act PPP loan initiative by increasing funds...
Applying the Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Family Medical Leave Under the FFCRA
The Department of Labor recently implemented regulations regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the application of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA). As expected there remains much confusion on...