Lawrence M. Rocheford
IN MEMORIUM (1958-2020)
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Larry Rocheford on November 27, 2020. Read more about Larry’s passing, his legal career and tributes from colleagues, friends and family.
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What happens if I am injured by COVID-19 related care or a vaccine?
The Federal Government has granted broad immunity for healthcare providers and vaccine manufacturers related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, those injured by a healthcare provider or vaccine manufacturer only have one remedy[1] – a claim under the Countermeasures...
Federal & State Aid Programs Your Small Business Can’t Afford to Ignore
As an increasing number of small businesses face payroll and other working capital related challenges, many owners struggle to understand the various forms of federal and state aid designed to support them. Through the CARES Act and various state programs, small...
Family Law During the Time of COVID-19
I am sure you have heard the joke at this point that all of this social distancing at home with your family and loved ones will lead to both a baby boom in nine months, as well as a boom in divorces. As a family law attorney, I am not quite so cynical. I believe that...
Contracts and Covid-19
In the current COVID-19 pandemic, our society is preparing not only for the boredom that accompanies Stay at Home, Shelter in Place, and other pseudo-quarantines of indeterminate length, but also for the business ramifications which follow. Certainly 2020 will be a...
Minnesota Governor Walz Issues Stay at Home Executive Order – Impact on Employees and Employers
Governor Tim Walz issued his 20th Executive Order this year on March 25, 2020. This order continues his string of restrictions to address a pending national and state health emergency involving the COVID-19 pandemic. This order places unprecedented restrictions on...
Estate Planning From Home
Over the past several weeks I have had many people contact me regarding their estate planning. Some are existing clients anxious to wrap up the process. Some are new clients asking how they can prepare their estate plan. The stress and anxiety caused by the...