by amandarichards | May 26, 2020 | Attorneys, COVID-19, Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Estate Planning Services
The Quad Cities Community Foundation issued a Q & A with Member/Partner Cristy Tackett-Hunt regarding the importance of planning your Estate before a crisis hits. Please click HERE for the full article.
by amandarichards | May 26, 2020 | Attorneys, COVID-19, Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Estate Planning Services, Events And Seminars, Firm News, Firm News And Events
On Thursday, June 5, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Member/Partner Cristy Tackett-Hunt will be teaming up with the Quad Cities Community Foundation to present a free, virtual estate planning seminar via Zoom. Attendees will be able to interact with the presenters...
by amandarichards | May 22, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
Previously, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission instituted an emergency rule for additional COVID-19 protections for frontline workers and first responders. Following that rule, Illinois retailers and manufacturers filed a lawsuit regarding the...
by amandarichards | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an emergency amendment to address COVID -19 concerns. Under this amendment, the goal was to provide additional protections to first responders and front line/essential workers. The emergency...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 31, 2020 | Amanda Richards, COVID-19, Employment Law
On April 1, 2020, an important federal law goes into effect to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides new employment leave options and requirements for some private and public sector employers and...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | Barb Wallace, COVID-19, Family Law
Chief Justice Christensen on Saturday, March 28, signed a supervisory order regarding modifications to certain court functions and forms to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. ORDER LINKED HERE: www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/3_B2DC47BA378E3.pdf There are...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of employers to close their offices and lay off employees. After these tough, yet necessary decisions employers and their employees must navigate the overwhelming world of unemployment compensation. Generally, unemployment...
On behalf of Betty, Neuman & McMahon, P.L.C. | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
If you operate a small business in the states of Iowa and Illinois, there are some available relief options that may assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching. When researching relief programs and...
by 3250164 | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Workers' Compensation Defense
Background Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently spreading across the globe, affecting dozens of countries. Thirteen states in the USA are reporting COVID-19 cases as of the date of this memorandum. According to the CDC, it is believed COVID-19 is spreading...
