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 »
Can a Merger and Acquisition Lawyer Help Our Business?
March 06, 2020Understanding How a Merger and Acquisition Lawyer Can Help Taking your company through a merger or acquisition process is difficult and demanding. If there is to be a deal that works to your benefit and is in accordance with the law, then you must enlist the help of highly experienced and competent professionals. You must… Read more »
Consider These Issues In Estate Planning
February 21, 2020What to Consider Issues in Estate Planning? If there is one area of their lives that many people overlook, it is estate planning. There are many issues to consider in estate planning, all of them manageable. Of course, this involves how your property and assets will be distributed upon your death, who will inherit your… Read more »
Illinois State Taxes: What You Need to Know
February 07, 2020A Primer on Illinois State Taxes Illinois is well-known for its high state tax rate and complications within the code for both standard employed workers and those who operate a company or a corporation. What do you need to know about Illinois State taxes. Not only are the federal laws intensive and strict, but Illinois… Read more »
Understanding Elder Law
January 11, 2020As thousands of baby boomers become senior citizens on a daily basis, the concepts of skilled nursing, assisted living, DNR, living will, healthcare proxy are not just ideas, but a reality many will face. Thousands will need help with some degree of care. How the future pans out depend upon one’s preparation in the present…. Read more »