Even with businesses disrupted by stay-at-home orders imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance (the Ordinance) has not been tolled and it is set to go into effect on July 1, 2020. Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. provided a summary of the Ordinance last fall. On May 12, the Department of Business Affairs and […]
In light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has suspended most post-judgment collection efforts against consumer debtors. On April 14, 2020, Gov. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-25 (Order), which temporarily suspends sections of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons or citation […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Kathy Roe of The Health Law Consultancy. Kathy has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences and Data Privacy & Security member in Illinois. Health Law Consultancy’s areas of particular proficiency include serving evolving markets and emerging companies and counselling on health […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jack Rovner of The Health Law Consultancy. Jack has joined IR as our exclusive Life Sciences member in Illinois. Health Law Consultancy’s areas of particular proficiency include serving evolving markets and emerging companies and counselling on health insurance, government health program […]
In an effort to create efficiencies in the bankruptcy process for small business debtors, the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) was implemented in February, and Chuhak & Tecson published an overview of the changes two days before it went into effect. However, as small businesses and their employees face unprecedented challenges related to COVID-19, Congress […]
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act’s estimated $2+ trillion price tag includes extraordinary public health spending to confront the COVID-19 pandemic; immediate cash relief for individual citizens; a broad lending program for small businesses; and targeted relief for hard-hit industries. This article […]
In this rapidly changing environment it is more important than ever that Boards stay informed and communicate with Unit Owners about actions that are being taken by the Board with respect to the current health crisis. Part of a Board’s fiduciary duty of care to Unit Owners in an association is to protect the health […]
COVID-19 has caused great uncertainty for landlords and tenants as to how their commercial lease obligations are being impacted by this spreading virus. Namely, what rights do tenants have if they are unable to open their doors as a result of either government prohibition or a more general fear of the virus’ possible harms? With […]
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the third coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or Act). The much talked about stimulus package is large in terms of the $2 trillion impact, and is quite wordy, at 880 pages. We will attempt to highlight some of the key […]
In response to COVID-19, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act) which extends protections under the Family Medical Leave Act and mandates paid sick leave to employees working for employers with less than 500 employees. These temporary protections are scheduled to begin 15 days after the signing of the Act (3-18-2020) and terminate on […]
Illinois courts acted quickly in an effort to curtail the COVID-19 outbreak. Even before Governor Pritzker’s issuance of a shelter-in-place order, courts issued orders around their operations in response to the crisis. As a result, a significant portion of civil litigation will be on hold for the time being. Below is an up-to-date list of […]
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, employers need to be prepared to respond to minimize its impact on their business. Of course, employers need to consider how to best decrease the spread of COVID-19 in their workplace in the event of an outbreak. Additionally, employers should be ready to adjust business practices to the extent necessary and possible, […]