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ROBIN L. LETCHINGER JOINS CROKE FAIRCHILD MORGAN & BERES AS CHAIR OF FAMILY ENTERPRISE PRACTICE
Robin’s practice will focus on family businesses, family enterprises and family office matters. Robin brings over two decades of experience working with family enterprises of all sizes and structures.
January 11, 2021
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NASDAQ PROPOSES DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LISTED COMPANY BOARDS
Last month, the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq) proposed a new rule that would require Nasdaq-listed companies to a) have (or explain why they do not have) at least two directors meeting certain diversity requirements; and b) provide ongoing disclosure about diversity statistics pertaining to their boards of directors. This is another predictable (and predicted) step in the growing focus on corporate diversity spearheaded in tandem by institutional shareholders, state governments and regulatory organizations.
January 7, 2021
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UPDATES ON THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the Act) was signed into law. The legislation amends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Act earmarks approximately $284.85 billion in loans to eligible, first-time PPP borrowers and eligible, second-time PPP borrowers that previously received a PPP loan.
January 5, 2021
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Croke Fairchild Represents Eton Pharmaceuticals in $22 Million Follow-on Public Offering
November 17, 2020
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SEC Continues Efforts To Expand the Private Offering Securities Exemptions Which Many Small-to-Medium Businesses Rely Upon for Capital Raising
November 16, 2020
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Pressure Ramps Up For Board And Workforce Diversity In Public Companies: Start Thinking About Next Year’s Proxy Statement Now
September 15, 2020
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SEC Expands Definitions of “Accredited Investor” and “Qualified Institutional Buyer”
September 1, 2020
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Reminder: Female and Minority Directors Report Now Required for Illinois-Headquartered Public Companies
July 1, 2020
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Ex-Big Law Laywers Expand Chicago Corporate Boutique as Pandemic Hits Larger Firms
May 27, 2020
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Does New Guidance Make PPP Loans Viable for U.S. Subsidiaries (of Foreign Parents)?
May 15, 2020
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Aid for Businesses
March 27, 2020
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Geoffrey R. Morgan appointed to Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Small Business Advisory Committee
March 26, 2020
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