Being Prepared for a Pandemic: Why You Need to Have Your Will Ready
June 05, 2020Take the Steps to Being Prepared with Your Will and Beyond The pandemic has shown to millions of people how fragile that daily life can be. People no longer take their health and safety for granted. They also realize now that they need to lay safeguards to protect their families. One of the best ways… Read more »
Should I Make My Will Online?
May 29, 2020There are several websites that offer to make you a will quickly and at a low cost. Making a will online can be tempting, but before making the decision to use these services rather than hire a lawyer, there are a few things to consider. 1. Lack of Guidance When you complete an online will,… Read more »
Business Financing Do’s And Don’ts
April 17, 2020Business Financing Tips and Warnings for General Use Whether you are in need of financing to begin your business or are looking for additional money to expand an already-existing company, knowing the best ways to approach this task will be crucial to having a successful outcome. However, even if you consider yourself to be a… Read more »
Venture Capital Disputes: What to Expect From a Case
April 10, 2020Anthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd. are quality business lawyers in Chicago IL who want to serve you. During a venture capital dispute, there is a lot of frustration about who gets what money. James Chen for Investopedia emphasizes how wealthy people are often involved in the financing details. This can cause major trouble if… Read more »
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans
March 30, 2020Now Available for Small Businesses – Disaster Assistance Loans Included in the recent legislation for economic relief due to COVID-19 is an expansion of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Loan Program. The SBA’s Disaster Assistance Loans are low interest loans designed to help small businesses keep up and get up and running again. Federal disaster… Read more »
Executive Order Re: Virtual Witnesses
March 30, 2020Governor Creates Executive Order Regarding Virtual Witnesses On March 26, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-14, allowing notaries and witnesses to carry out their duties through video-conference, in response to COVID-19. Typically, witnesses and notaries have to be physically present during a signing. The Executive Order is taking away the requirement of physical presence…. Read more »
Covid-19 Update
March 26, 2020The latest Covid-19 Update We hope that you and your family are safe and healthy as we all embrace the changes that COVID-19 has brought. There is a variety of Covid-19 Updates that we wanted to share with you. As of today, our office is closed, there are no staff members there that is our… Read more »
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19
March 26, 2020Learn About Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 Some businesses carry “business interruption” insurance, which is designed to provide protection in the event that the company can stay in business even if its business operations are interrupted. When it comes to business interruption insurance and coverage for losses as a result of the impact of COVID-19,… Read more »
Emergency Coronavirus Stimulus Packages I and II
March 24, 2020Overview of the Emergency Coronavirus Stimulus Packages I and II On March 6, 2020, President Trump signed an emergency spending bill to aid in the United State’s response to COVID-19. This law is known as H.R.6074 – Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. This spending bill allocates approximately $8.3 billion dollars to assist… Read more »
What’s Your Next Move in a Business Plan?
March 20, 2020Your Next Move in a Business Plan- How to Move Forward? Taking steps in a business plan does not just happen without forethought. Those who approach a new move in their small business without consideration as to what it might mean for the future of that business have no business being an entrepreneur. Those who… Read more »