Do I have To Pay My Student Loans During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Like many people, I have student loans. A bunch of them. And a question that has been circulating amongst my friends and clients has been whether we have to continue paying our student loans during the coronavirus pandemic. There is a trove of knowledge available on https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus, and I recommend you look there for information, […] Continue Reading
Which Cases Are “Essential” for the Court?
Courts in my area (DuPage, Kane, and Kendall County, Illinois) are almost entirely closed through the end of April, and most have already announced that they will be closed for at least part of May. However, judges are still hearing issues on essential cases. The question, then, is what constitutes an essential case? There are […] Continue Reading
Can I Evict Someone During the Stay-at-Home Order?
Governor Pritzker has said multiple times that they are putting a moratorium on evictions in Illinois during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, but what does that really mean for landlords and tenants? Residential Evictions My understanding is that residential evictions have been placed on hold while the stay-at-home order is in effect. Therefore, my expectation is […] Continue Reading
Is Coronavirus an Act of God?
The term force majeure may not mean a lot to most people, and, in fact, until a few weeks ago it wasn’t something most lawyers discussed. However, the pandemic has given rise to a debate as to whether contracts can be voided by these previously unused clauses. Force majeure refers to an unforeseeable circumstance or […] Continue Reading
Applying for SBA Loans
I have heard that the application process has had its fair share of hiccups. I, personally, have had to apply to two different banks. The first bank I applied to was initially happy to help me and then changed their policy to only work with pre-existing clients. Fortunately, I have a line of credit through […] Continue Reading
The CARES Act
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the SBA loans available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. I admit that I don’t know how it will all work, yet, but I thought I would share what the law actually says and some of my thoughts on it. SBA Loan Program […] Continue Reading
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020 and goes into effect on April 1, 2020. Many business owners are concerned about its provisions and how it will affect their employees. Below is a summary of what I have read online. I’m not covering all provisions. I’m focusing on […] Continue Reading
Finding Opportunity in a Time of Coronavirus
These are dark, uncertain times. None of us knows what will happen next. Individuals are worried for their families as they quarantine. Businesses are worried about what the economic landscape looks like in the coming weeks and months. I don’t think survival is the main concern as most of us are healthy enough to make […] Continue Reading
Legalities of Using Social Media When Hiring
Social media is a huge part of life now, and it has significantly changed the way businesses work. Companies can now post recruitment opportunities on social media and even conduct background research on job candidates. Equal Opportunity Employment Issues If you are using social media for recruiting, that gives you instant access to the public […] Continue Reading
Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals in Public Spaces
There are different laws in place for service dogs and emotional support animals, it is important a business knows the distinction. Continue Reading
