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As a result of state tax burdens due to the pandemic, it is becoming increasingly common for people now facing higher state taxes on their earnings, profits, and gains—and benefiting from the ability to remotely work from home—to look to permanently move to no- or low-tax states to avoid state taxation.
Technology has allowed lawyers to adhere to the requirements of social distancing during COVID, but has also presented the profession with new challenges.
Lessons learned from an attorney who participated in Illinois’ first remote civil jury trial.
Employers should consider whether to require, incentivize, or simply encourage employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The pandemic gives us an opportunity to leave behind tired customs and habits.
The staggering unemployment numbers that hit the U.S. economy during the pandemic was a common topic of conversation during 2020. What is often left out of that conversation is the mass exodus of women from the workplace.
How working women have been impacted by COVID-19.
As vaccinations become more available and the number of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low on average, many are wondering, "What's next?"
Strategies to manage your well-being during COVID-19.
A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the practice of law.
Reflections from an introvert after a year of COVID-19.
With an express purpose of encouraging employees and their families to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Labor recently issued guidance for employers regarding compensation and paid leave in connection with absences for vaccine appointments.
A look at virtual arbitration during COVID-19.
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) adopted a new Part titled Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (Local CURE) Support Program. The Part implements the Local CURE Support Program, which distributes federal relief funds from the CARES Act to units of local government.
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) adopted a new Part titled Business Interruption Grant Program. The program offers financial support for businesses that have experienced exceptional losses or expenditures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois holds its first remote jury trial.
Tips to enhance your videoconferencing experience.
A summary and analysis of Lauren Terkel et al. v. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention et al.
A look at the ways fraud is being perpetrated during the pandemic.
An overview of the additional extensions and consequenes of Executive Order 2020-25, which was issued April 14, 2020.