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Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell & Glazer, LLC is a business-focused law firm with deep roots in Chicago. Since 1946, we’ve consistently been true to our founding principle: long-lasting client relationships based on trust, communication and responsiveness, paired with exceptional legal counsel.
Our clients range from public corporations to entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on representing small to mid-sized businesses.
Practice Areas
- Condo/Community Association Representation
- Corporate and Other Business Transactions
- Defamation, Privacy and First Amendment
- Employee Benefits
- Employment
- Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration
- Health and Fitness Industry
- Independent Sales Representatives
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Business Sales
- Real Estate and Finance
- Real Estate Tax Reduction
- Securities, Futures and Derivatives
- Trade Associations
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Tax and Other Considerations for Home Loans to Children
Question: My spouse and I recently loaned our daughter and her husband the full amount needed to purchase a home. None of this was documented. Is there anything we should be doing?
EEOC Guidance Allows Employers to Require Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued new guidance for employers regarding the recently approved COVID-19 vaccines and the implications under applicable equal employment opportunity laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”).
Governor Pritzker extends modified moratorium on residential evictions through January 9, 2021
On December 11, 2020, Governor Pritzker extended the moratorium on residential evictions, but only as to a “Covered Person” which is defined as a person who (1) expects to earn no more than $99,000 in annual income for 2020 (or no more than $198,000 if filing a joint tax return) or was not required to report any income in 2019 to the Internal Revenue Service or received an Economic Impact Payment pursuant to the Federal Cares Act…
“Leading Lawyers – Real Estate” Recognizes SFBBG’s Real Estate Attorneys
SFBBG congratulates our real estate attorneys…
SFBBG Scores Victory in Seventh Circuit Appeal
SFBBG attorneys Richard M. Goldwasser and Matthew P. Tyrrell scored a decisive victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit when the Court affirmed a six-figure judgment entered in the Northern District of Illinois in favor of firm client, Beauty Enterprises, Inc., a leading distributor of beauty products.
Chicago Law Firm Doesn’t Let Pandemic Slow It Down
During a time when many law firms fled downtown, switching entirely to remote operations, and otherwise socially distancing from their former Loop practices, one Chicago law firm kept its foot on the gas and reached certain pre-pandemic goals set in late 2019.
Toying with rep over post-termination commissions ends in ‘game over’ for opportunistic principal
Tech 4 Kids Inc. makes toys but was unable to play to U.S. retailers.
So T4K reached an oral agreement with Northern Group Inc., an independent sales representative with offices in the Midwest, to promote its toy products.
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Principal Scorned
In the lengthy annals of sales rep-principal relationships ending badly, the shabby treatment Eliot Essagof received from his principal deserves exceedingly prominent mention.
What Happens in California Doesn’t Necessarily Stay in California (Part II)
This is the second of two articles on the effect that California law can have on businesses throughout the country and even abroad. Last month’s article delved into California’s recently enacted “AB5” statute which provides an “ABC” test to determine if a worker/service provider is an independent contractor or an employee.
Tax and Other Considerations for Home Loans to Children
Question: My spouse and I recently loaned our daughter and her husband the full amount needed to purchase a home. None of this was documented. Is there anything we should be doing?
Year-End Planning with Tax Law Changes on Horizon
Question: With the 2020 calendar year coming to a close, can you provide some suggestions for tax planning moves to make before year-end?
Home Office Deductions During Covid
Question: I have been working from home since the onset of Covid in March of 2020. Am I entitled to an income tax deduction for the business use of my home office?