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Heather L. Kramer Joins the Wheaton Office
We are proud to announce that Heather Kramer has joined Rathje Woodward LLC. For more information on Heather's litigation practice, please visit her bio page. Our online contact...
In Memoriam Brian J. Murray 1975-2020
It is with great sadness that Rathje Woodward announces the passing of our colleague and friend, Brian Murray, on September 23, 2020.
Responding To New Department Of Education Audit Guidance, Part 2
On February 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid published new guidance on how auditors should evaluate data security compliance at colleges and universities. This article is the second in a series of five on how to avoid an adverse audit finding regarding data security.
Illinois Provides Short-Term Relief For Business Taxpayers Due To COVID-19
The Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) has changed several rules to assist business taxpayers during the COVID-19 health emergency. These amended requirements, summarized below, are designed to provide short-term relief and flexibility to business taxpayers in the state.
U.S. Department Of Education Publishes New Audit Guidance For Data Security On College Campuses
On February 28, 2020, the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid published new guidance on how auditors should evaluate data security compliance at colleges and universities.
Rathje Woodward – Coronavirus Response Team
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rathje Woodward LLC has assembled a team to help businesses, institutions, associations, and families work through the many questions, challenges, and opportunities that lay before us. For your convenience, the following are the industries, practice areas, and contact persons that are available to help.
How Condominium and Homeowner Associations Can Comply With Illinois’ Shelter-In-Place Order
On March 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020 – 10, entitled Executive Order In Response To COVID-19. In Section 1, all individuals living within the State of Illinois were ordered to “stay at home or at their place of residence” unless specifically exempted by the Order. This leaves many condominium and homeowners associations wondering how to comply with the Order while continuing necessary operations.
SBA Disaster Loan Are Available In Illinois
Illinois recently applied for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to assist small businesses and private non-profits in paying expenses during the COVID-19 disaster.
COVID-19: Five Steps Every Impacted Business Should Take To Maximize Insurance Coverage
Coronavirus is impacting businesses in countless and ever-evolving ways. All impacted business should be taking a hard look at their existing insurance coverage to determine if they might have coverage for some of their losses. Use these five steps at a starting point.
Is COVID-19 A Force Majeure Triggering Event In Your Commercial Contracts or Leases?
CONTRACTS AND LEASES IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19.
Breaking Down the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Initial Review: H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Senate Approves Emergency Expansion Of FMLA
On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the President is expected to sign the bill shortly