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We counsel businesses at all stages of development. From start-up to succession planning, we are a strategic partner on issues such as:
- Business formation
- Corporate governance
- Mergers, sales and acquisitions
- Sale/leaseback transactions
- Conventional and structured financing
- Technology and intellectual property protection
- Labor and employment
- Succession planning
- General counsel
Our clients include startups, family owned enterprises, and regional and national entities.
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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.

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.
Is COVID-19 A Force Majeure Triggering Event In Your Commercial Contracts or Leases?
CONTRACTS AND LEASES IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19.