Phase 4: Illinois Cautiously Resumes Indoor Dining and Legal Considerations for Leases and Joint Venture Agreements in a Post-COVID World Background: As of June 26, Illinois has moved into Phase 4 of the “Restore Illinois” Plan. During Phase 4, restaurants are allowed to open for indoor dining, but must comply with new State of Illinois …
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 …
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, …
