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Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act in Response to COVID-19
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“Act”) is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed into law on March 18, 2020. This Act provides separate benefits from the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act that was signed into law on the same day....
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act in Response to COVID-19
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“Act”) is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act enacted into law on March 18, 2020. The Act provides separate benefits from the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act that was signed into law on the same...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Estate Planning
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing innumerable and unique challenges around the globe. Now more than ever we need to focus on the well-being of ourselves and families. An incredibly important part of this process is to establish (or review) your estate...
What is an Essential Business during COVID-19?
Essential Businesses & Operations Executive Order 20-10 requires all non-essential businesses and operations to cease all activities exceptfor minimum basic operations. Non-essential businesses may also continue operations consistingexclusively of employees or...
Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 (Stay at Home Order)
EXECUTIVE ORDER IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19(COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 8)WHEREAS, I, JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area on March 9, 2020 (Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation) in response to the outbreak...
How To Fix a Problem with a Retirement Interest Divided as Part of Divorce
Under Illinois law, if you discover a problem with your “qualified domestic relations order” commonly referred to as a QDRO - there may be a legal way to fix the problem. When a couple divorces, some retirement benefits may be divided by QDROs. QDROs are complicated...
Should I Establish my Illinois Business as a Corporation or an LLC?
A major advantage to establishing your Illinois business as a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is that you can protect your personal assets from the creditors of the business. There are also tax advantages to establishing a business entity like a...
New Cannabis Law as it Relates to Employment
On January 1, 2020 the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act became effective in the State of Illinois. The Act allows individuals 21 years of age and older to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana for recreational purposes. The Act also amends the Illinois Right to Privacy...
What is the Difference between Guardianship, Custody, and Adoption, of a Minor Child?
Sometimes biological parents are unwilling or unable to take care of their child, and a non-parent must step in. If you find yourself faced with these unfortunate circumstances, you should be aware of your options so that you can make the best decision for the child...
