ArticleAre Term Limits Right For Your Board?While term limits for not-for-profit boards of directors are not legally mandated, many organizations consider term limits to be a best practice.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleAre You Taking Advantage Of The FICA Tip Credit?If you own a restaurant, bar or other business that serves food or beverages, do not overlook the FICA tip credit. This credit provides some relief for the federal...United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleIRS Provides Additional Required Minimum Distribution Relief For Taxpayers Affected By The Coronavirus PandemicOn April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23, which postponed due dates with respect to Federal tax returns and payments, and certain time-sensitive actions. This Client Alert addresses how this notice applies...United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)ORBA
ArticleMayor Lightfoot Announces Grants And Other Emergency Relief For Chicago Restaurants And BarsOn November 5, Mayor Lightfoot announced several initiatives designed to help Chicago restaurants and bars — and their workers — that have been hit hard by closures, reduced capacity...United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)ORBA
ArticleMore Than $90 Million In Emergency Assistance Available For Illinois Small BusinessesOn Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced several new emergency assistance programs...United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)ORBA
ArticleSBA Issues New Guidance On "Need" For PPP LoanOn the morning of May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) clarified how it will review a borrower's good faith certification concerning the necessity...United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)ORBA
ArticleNewsbits: Fall 2017This issue's "Newsbits" highlihts a study showing digital revenue on the rise, some new positions that might emerge at not-for-profits and a report that sheds some light on employee retention.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleNot-For-Profit Group Newsletter – Summer 2019Foundation Center and GuideStar join forces The Foundation Center, which maintains the most comprehensive database on foundations and their grantmaking, is teaming up with GuideStar, an online database of about 2.7 million not-for-profits. United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleTariffs: Six Strategies For Protecting Your CompanyTariffs on imported materials, such as steel and aluminum, are increasing costs for many manufacturers. Here are six ways to help evaluate and manage the effects on your business.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawORBA
ArticleConsider Your Options With Non-Vested Participant ForfeituresAs a way of encouraging long-term employment, employee benefit plans often provide a combination of vested and non-vested assets.United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleTapping Retirement Savings — But Only As A Last ResortThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides financial relief for those who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleUsing The 4% Rule To Make Retirement Fund WithdrawalsDetermining how much of your retirement nest egg to withdraw each year can be stressful. You want to take out enough to maintain a comfortable lifestyle ...United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleWorker Classification MattersMany employers mistakenly believe that the misclassification of employees as independent contractors does not really matter, so long as contractors satisfy all of their tax obligations. United StatesEmployment and HRORBA
ArticleThe Difference Between Investing And SpeculatingLast year, the Harris Poll conducted a survey about investing for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)-with sobering results. United StatesFinance and BankingORBA
ArticleHow To Control Overhead CostsYou cannot control costs if you do not know what they are.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesORBA
ArticleStaying Solvent In A Consumer-Driven CulturePeople treating health care like a retail business defines consumerism in health care.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesORBA
ArticleExtension Of Federal Tax Deadlines For Taxpayers Impacted By Storms In IllinoisBased on the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the severe storms and flooding that occurred in parts of Illinois (DR-4728-IL)...United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleSupreme Court To Address The Power Of States To Tax TrustsMore than $120 billion of our nation's income flows through trusts, and the Supreme Court will hear a case that may clarify how much states are able to tax.United StatesTaxORBA
ArticleHow To Use Smart Technologies SmartlyIn response to buyer and tenant expectations to be competitive in the market, many owners and developers are regularly incorporating smart technologies in their projects.United StatesTechnologyORBA
ArticleTax TipsMost college packing lists do not include an estate plan; however, a few basic documents can give you peace of mind as your son or daughter heads off to college. United StatesWealth ManagementORBA