The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers to offer additional paid sick leave as well as paid Family Medical Leave in order to care for children because of school or daycare closures. The FFCRA applies to employers with 1-499 employees. Some employers with fewer than 50 employees may qualify for an exemption [...]
The Knudsen Law Firm is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and clients, as well as their families. For the safety of all, effective Friday, March 20th, we will close our office to the public. Nothing will change in regard to our commitment to providing your legal needs. Our attorneys and staff [...]
The Knudsen Law firm is concerned about the health of our clients during this time of crisis. Most of the matters that involve in person meetings can be handled by conference telephone call and e-mail. We encourage our clients who are concerned about limiting inter-personal contacts to consider communicating by phone or e-mail. Court appearances [...]
Nebraska law requires that corporations, non-profit corporations and limited liability companies (LLC) file biennial occupation tax reports and pay an occupation tax every other year in order to maintain their legal existence. In even numbered years, business corporation occupation tax reports are due. In odd numbered years non-profit and LLC reports are due. This year, [...]
Please note--our office will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year. In addition, we will close at 3:00 P.M. on New Year's Eve and will be closed New Year's Day. We will re-open with regular hours on Thursday, Jan.2, 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
By: Sydney C. Aase The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has announced the newest maximum weekly income benefit effective January 1, 2020. The new maximum weekly income benefit will increase to $882.00 for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring after January 1, 2020. This increase is set according to a statutory formula and equals 100 percent of [...]
We have a part-time position available--a Runner/Receptionist. The hours are 11:45 A.M. to approximately 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Candidate must have own vehicle available. Please e-mail your resume to mcarey@knudsenlaw.com.
On Friday, August 23, 2019 the President signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The Act increases the debt limit in the Bankruptcy Code’s definition of family farmer from the current $3,237,000 to $10,000,000.00. The increase in the debt limit is intended to make Chapter 12 relief available to more family farmers. Chapter 12 [...]
Knudsen Law Firm is proud to announce that Sydney Aase has been sworn into the Iowa State Bar. Her oath was administered by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Susan Christensen at the Shelby County Courthouse in Harlan, Iowa on June 18, 2019. Sydney looks forward to assisting her clients in Nebraska and Iowa. Contact Sydney at [...]
By: Trev E. Peterson The Legislature made significant changes to two provisions of the Residential Landlord Tenant Act. LB 433, which was passed in May and will be effective on September 3, 2019, made changes to a residential landlord’s duties regarding accounting for and returning tenant deposits and extended the cure period on three day [...]