Chicago Restaurants in the Age of COVID-19: A New Frontier Jun 10, 2020 On May 5, 2020, Governor J.B. Pritzker released “Restore Illinois”, a 5-step public health plan for re-opening Illinois (the “Plan”). The Plan clearly is of considerable interest to our restaurant and hospitality clients who want to know when, how, and under what […]
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Main Street Lending Program: Federal Reserve, Treasury Department Create New Lending Facility, Release Updated Program Terms and FAQ’s May 21, 2020 This Client Alert relating to the Main Street Lending Program (the “MSLP”) has been updated to incorporate new guidance released by the Federal Reserve on April 30, 2020, copies of which can be
Fox Swibel is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth M. Thomas. Ken joins us as an associate in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights Group.
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On April 23, 2020, the Treasury Department, in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), released guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The potentially most significant aspect of the FAQ’s is the warning that businesses applying for, or receiving, Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans should carefully analyze whether their “[c]urrent economic
Pursuant to its mandate from Congress to promote maximum employment, stable prices and market stability, the Federal Reserve announced on April 9, 2020, that it is taking measures to provide up to $2.3 trillion to further assist households and employers of all sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The actions taken by the Federal Reserve, in
Legal & Tech: Practical Considerations for Hires, Furloughs and Separations of Remote Employees Apr 9, 2020 With the shelter-in-place orders going through April 30th and possibly beyond, it is important to prepare your company for possible furloughs, layoffs, and terminations with your remote employees. Many companies have never changed a remote employee’s employment status in their
Daniel A. Dorfman [email protected](312) 224-1246 Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Construction Law Group, Daniel Dorfman, has once more been named to Law360’s Construction Editorial Advisory Board. As a board member, Daniel will be able to provide feedback and suggestions and give insight on trends and legal issues
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Click to Go to Answer: When can my business submit an application for an SBA 7(a) loan from the Paycheck Protection Program? For purposes of calculating “payroll costs,” should a business include compensation paid to independent contractors? Is a portfolio company of a venture capital or private equity fund eligible to receive a PPP Loan?
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Summary of Legislation and Rulemaking Impacting Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Apr 1, 2020 Image Source – Shutterstock The impact of COVID-19 has affected everyone in the United States. In response to the widespread economic consequences suffered by small businesses and their employees, the federal government and state and local governments have taken measures to
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Summary of Federal, State of Illinois and City of Chicago Grant and Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020 Businesses around the world are facing significant adverse consequences due to government-mandated shutdowns and loss of business arising from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Small businesses, including those in the hospitality,
