After many states, including Minnesota, imposed moratoria on foreclosures following the onset of the pandemic, combined with other federal programs pausing the need to make ongoing payments, foreclosures have started increasing. Foreclosures are still hardly seen,...
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Current Theisen Law policies under COVID-19
At this juncture, we can continue working from home, and serving our clients via phone, email, and fax. Mail is forwarded home. We keep limited hours at the office but can pick up documents there. We anticipate gradually reopening within the next month. All meetings...
Theisen Law Newsletter April 10, 2020
Good Friday to you! I have been trying to blog & update on these topics, so wanted to take a moment to summarize and update, since information seems to get stale after a few days. Theisen Law policies during the Stay at Home order New laws & policies for...
Update on SBA grant/loans and unemployment for the self-employed
The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED, or unemployment department, if you eschew euphemistic titles) recently published this article which is a fairly good update on the programs available for small businesses and the self-employed. A...
SBA Grants for Small Businesses & Self-employed
A huge part of last week’s CARES legislation included relief for small businesses, including SBA grants for subsidizing payroll, rent, & utilities for 8 weeks. It starts out like a loan, but will be forgiven upon proof that you used it for those qualifying...
Minnesota Unemployment Benefits for the Self-employed
Minnesota Unemployment benefits for the Self-employed Here is an update on unemployment benefits for the self-employed in Minnesota as of Tuesday morning March 31. The Department of Employment and Economic Development’s website still says they are awaiting guidance...
Bankruptcy, Courts, and the Coronavirus in MN
This office takes the threat of the Coronavirus very seriously. We will follow, and go above and beyond, all government directives to ensure the safety of our clients, staff, and the public in general. The good news is that a lot of the work that we do as bankruptcy...