On June 22, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released an Interim Final Rule (“the Rule”) that provides further guidance on loans administered through the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Specifically, the rule clarifies the process for achieving loan forgiveness. Below is a summary of key provisions: Earlier Application Availability The Rule allows borrowers to file…
Max Rodenburg who practices in our Estates, Trusts, & Probate practice group was recently featured on the KFOR Radio show “Start Moving” by Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate. You can listen in to Max talk about estate planning issues with other experts in the industry.
See the article here: https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/42316704/frustrations-grow-over-delayed-text-amendment-to-gage-county-wind-regulations Attorney David Bargen represents Gage County landowners seeking a one-mile setback requirement for wind turbines. He contends the county is within its rights to place a hold on wind and solar energy permit applications.
Lincoln, NE, June 15, 2020 – Peter C. Wegman has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. He has been with Rembolt Ludtke LLP for 38 years. Pete has a statewide practice representing injured people, and handling wrongful death and divorce…
By Mark A. Fahleson, Tara Tesmer Paulson, Jennifer L. Ralph On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that “an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII.” Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer to…
By Mark A. Fahleson, Tara Tesmer Paulson, Jennifer L. Ralph The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has indicated that people 65 years of age and older are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. In fact, it reports that 8 out of 10 deaths in the U.S. have been adults 65 years…
Congress has recently passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Act”). It is anticipated that the President will sign the bill, at which point it will become law. This Act makes several important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). A summary of the changes has been provided below: PPP loan…
Congratulations to Mark Fahleson on his recognition by Chambers 2020 USA Labor & Employment – Nebraska – Band 2. “Mark Fahleson is an astute practitioner with a wealth of experience representing government bodies, insurers and businesses in a range of mandates in front of both federal and state courts. He also has strong competencies in agriculture…
Congratulations to Tim Moll on being recognized by Chambers USA 2020 for Private Wealth Law – Nebraska – Band 2. “Timothy Moll leads the firm’s business services practice group, and advises affluent clients on estate planning, business planning and tax matters. One fellow attorney says he is “a very good lawyer” and another describes him…
Rembolt Ludtke LLP—one of the region’s fastest growing and most dynamic law firms—is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Jason R. Griess as its Director of Firm Operations. Mr. Griess, a Nebraska native and Army veteran, received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of…
On Thursday, April 23rd, Congress passed another relief package authorizing an additional $310 billion for the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program – the forgivable loan program designed to help small businesses cover payroll costs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Originally allocated approximately $350 billion in funding, the Paycheck Protection Program ran out of funds by April…
Once a borrower has secured a loan from the Small Business Association (the “SBA”) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), there are important things each borrower should know to help maximize the benefits of the program. This article is based on guidance that was available from the SBA as of April 14, 2020. We encourage all…
Last week the Federal Reserve released a preliminary term sheet regarding the Main Street Lending Program (the “MSLP”) that was authorized by the CARES Act. Under the MSLP, up to $600 billion will be made available to provide relief to mid-size businesses who need access to cash because of the coronavirus pandemic. There are two…
Last night, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued an interim final rule to announce the implementation of the “Paycheck Protection Program” created by the CARES Act and to provide some much-anticipated guidance on the program’s requirements. A few hours later, after midnight on April 3, 2020, the SBA released a revised version of its PPP…
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act contains significant new obligations for most employers—both private and public. This article provides a brief overview of two subtitles within the new Act: the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and…
We at Rembolt Ludtke LLP want to share our sincere hope that you are safe and doing well. As we all navigate how best to plan for and deal with the impact of the virus, our top priority is the health and well-being of our people and our community. We remain committed to and capable…
Attorney Max Rodenburg was a co-chair for the Great Schools. Great Kids. school bond issue in Lincoln, NE. We’re so very proud of Max’s effort for this community and the future leaders that are attending school here.
Rembolt Ludtke partner Mark Fahleson successfully represented a group of Lancaster County farmers and residents who opposed the construction of a 240-pad campground on farm ground near Davey, Nebraska. With the assistance of Rembolt Ludtke, the farmers and residents presented documented and fact-based arguments against the proposal to build what would have been Lancaster County’s…
Mark A. Fahleson, Rembolt Ludtke LLP Nebraska employers are often confused about what state law requires when it comes to an employee’s entitlement to unused vacation and paid time off (PTO) when the employee is fired or quits. A recent Nebraska court decision further muddies the water. In Drought v. Marsh, 304 Neb….
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Norfolk Daily News: Battle Creek community members came out in force Thursday night to voice their opinions about flood protection proposals. More than 100 citizens and rural residents — including Mayor Barry Ponton and at least three city council members — crowded into the meeting room at the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District in Norfolk….
Scottsbluff Star-Herald: The Bureau of Reclamation forecasts for the North Platte River Basin indicate that there will be a full water supply for the growing year. The Wyoming Area Office in Mills said in its May 10 snowmelt runoff forecast for the North Platte River Basin that runoff for the spring will be above average….
The Columbus Telegram: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing water releases at Gavins Point Dam because of heavy rainfall in the past week. Releases were set to increase to 60,000 cubic feet per second, up from 50,000 cfs. John Remus, chief of the corps’ Missouri River Basin Water Management Division, said there’s no…
KRVN 880 Rural Radio: Today, the U.S. Senate passed a disaster supplemental bill that included funding for Nebraska flood recovery. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who worked with her staff to include the state of Nebraska in the bill, applauded its passage and released the following statement: “Today the U.S. Senate came together in a…
Hastings Tribune: A majority of directors of the Little Blue Natural Resources District decided Tuesday they are ready to push ahead in the process of finalizing an integrated water management plan for their district’s portion of the Little Blue River Basin. Directors voted 10-5 to take the proposed IMP to a public hearing prior to…
Des Moines Register: Eighteen Iowa communities will receive a combined $23.1 million in low-interest water quality loans from the state. The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources this week announced the recipients of the State Revolving Fund loans, which help Iowa cities with drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The loan amounts…
Omaha World-Herald: Omaha attorney David Domina traveled to Niobrara this week after fielding many inquiries about whether legal action could be taken as a result of the damage from the failure of the Spencer Dam in March. The Niobrara Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall was full of area residents — homeowners, farmers and businessmen — some of whom…
Sioux City Journal: The Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement organization is holding a meeting in Sioux City on Thursday to discuss their quest for ensuring the state has clean water. […] It is one of eight statewide meetings in which Iowa CCI will describe the fight for clean water being taken to the judicial system….
Kearney Hub: Well owners in flooded areas of Nebraska are advised to have well water tested for safety and to drink bottled water until that can be done. “Certainly, if a well was covered by floodwater, it needs to be evaluated once floodwaters recede,” said University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering Professor Bruce Dvorak. “If…
Sioux City Journal: Releases from Gavins Point Dam will remain above normal while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to evacuate near-record runoff from Missouri River reservoirs. April runoff in the upper river basin above Sioux City was 7.8 million acre-feet, the third highest April total in 121 years of record keeping. Average April runoff is…
Norfolk Daily News: The water tower has its logo, now it just needs to be built. The Lindsay Village Board of Trustees voted last fall on how the tower will look, and is now advertising for bidders to construct it. The board accepted the plans and specifications and authorized Dale Bohac, project engineer for JEO…
Des Moines Register: A national civil-engineering group released its report card on Iowa’s infrastructure Thursday, giving the state’s roads, bridges, dams and levees middling to poor grades. Overall, Iowa’s infrastructure earned a C on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ report card — a slight improvement from the C- the state received in 2015. Iowa’s railroads, roads and solid…
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