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Staff Spotlight: Monae Johnson, Receptionist and Registered Agent Administrator

Meet Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore’s front desk receptionist and registered agent administrator, Monae Johnson, in our staff spotlight!

Sedlacek v. Prussman

Attorney Ali Tornow writes the South Dakota Supreme Court summary on Sedlacek v. Prussman. This is an appeal from a denial of a motion for a mistrial by Sedlacek. Sedlacek sued Prussman for injuries sustained while working at a job site operated by Prussman.

New Attorney Stacy R. Hegge Joins Pierre Office with Marty J. Jackley

Please help us welcome our newest associate attorney, Stacy R. Hegge, to our Pierre office location with attorney Marty J. Jackley! Outside of work, Stacy enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their four children. We are excited to have Stacy’s legal knowledge and experience on our team!

CARES Act and FFCRA Act Update by Attorney Lisa Cagle

Attorney Lisa K. Cagle writes a summary on the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) each contain provisions permitting a refundable tax credit as a measure to encourage employers to retain their existing employees. This memo discusses these tax credits.

Remote Notary Authorization by Attorney Ali Tornow

As part of the 2019 legislative session, South Dakota passed an Act to provide for the remote notarization of documents. The Act became effective July 1, 2019. This Act takes on increasing importance at the current time, as social distancing guidelines and business closures have made in-person notarization impossible or improbable for many people.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by Attorney Lisa Cagle

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by President Trump on Friday, March 27, 2020. It is a comprehensive bill and there will be guidance from several federal agencies on how to interpret the Act in the next several weeks. The Congressional response to the COVID-19 coronavirus is continuing to develop and change as new challenges emerge. This is a summary of only a portion of the law that was passed on March 27, 2020. Every situation is different. Please consult with counsel to determine how these changes may impact you.