In late December, Congress came together to pass a much-needed bill providing $900 billion in COVID-19 relief. President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 on Dec. 27, 2020. Over 5500 pages in length, this comprehensive act provides many people across the nation with some renewed employment relief. Federally enhanced unemployment benefits from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]
The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is unusual to say the least, and it has forced the implementation of many operational changes for condominium and community associations. As the end of the 2020 calendar year approaches, community associations now need to manage annual elections, which are proving to be a challenge, particularly for association boards and property […]
Thank you to Laurel G. Bellows of The Bellows Law Group, P.C. in US – Illinois who kindly hosted the final US Central Group Virtual Meeting of 2020! Aaron R. Gelb of Conn Maciel Carey in Washington DC presented on OSHA issues, regulations and solutions arising in connection with COVID. At the end of the […]
One of the greatest fears an owner of a closely held business can have is losing control. Control consists not only of ownership but management of the company, including making critical decisions on its future. As a result, the stock of most closely held companies remains in the name of the current owner or founder. […]
The results of the recent elections make one thing clear, we have a lack of clarity regarding tax policy and how to proceed with traditional year-end tax planning. Regardless of the outcome of the runoff in Georgia, with respect to the election of two additional senators, it is questionable that even if both Democratic candidates […]
Bob Fishman, exclusive Bankruptcy Law and Cannabis Law member in Illinois and Delaware, has joined the Chicago office of Cozen O’Connor. Bob and seven of his colleagues join Cozen O’Connor from Fox Rothschild. Bob represents trustees, debtors, equity committees, secured and unsecured creditors, receivers and asset buyers, and litigants in various insolvency proceedings, including informal […]
In response to the global pandemic, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law on March 18, 2020. FFCRA created two emergency paid leave obligations for employers with 500 or less employees: (1) emergency paid sick leave which entitles employees to take up to two weeks of paid sick leave if […]
On Sept. 8, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revised its question and answer guidance designed to help employers and employees respond to issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act and Other EEOC Laws” was first posted on March 17, 2020, […]
As you may have read recently, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) closed on Aug. 8, 2020, so that no additional loans would be granted under the program. The possibility exists that another round of funds through the program will be made available if and when Congress agrees on additional stimulus for taxpayers and the economy. […]
From working remotely to contact-free deliveries to video court appearances, COVID-19 is permanently changing the business and legal landscape, particularly in the sale or purchase of a business, whether via stock sale, asset sale or merger. Deals pending pre-COVID-19 are now proceeding to close; others terminated or are deferred due to the unforeseen changes caused by […]
The $600-per-week federal subsidy for unemployed workers because of COVID-19 expired at the end of July and was not extended by a divided Congress. In response, President Trump issued an executive order on Aug. 8, 2020, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to divert up to $44 billion in disaster relief funds to provide […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued question and answer guidance to assist employees and employers in navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)’s non-discrimination and reasonable accommodation provisions, as they apply to employees recovering from or legally using opioids. The information provided does not state any new policies, but instead is offered to explain and […]