Have a great idea for a business but don’t know where to start? At Block Law Associates, we’re ready to put our decades of experience in...

Here's a link to the State's page on the new Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program. Check back for more updates and analysis...

Here's a link to the State's page on the new Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund. Check back for more updates and analysis from...

Here's a link to the City's page on the new Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund. Check back for more updates and analysis from Alvin...

Here's a link to the full, finalized version of the CARES Act signed into law on March 27th, 2020.

On the CARES act and the Paycheck Protection Loan Program - federal assistance with small business expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic

The new Chicago revenue ordinance that went into effect on January 1st, 2020 has some elements that substantially impact the taxi...

At Alvin W. Block & Associates, we are excited to welcome our newest attorney Noah Jager to our team. He is enthusiastic to put his...

Governor JB Pritzker signed into law House Bill 345, which is an initiative that prohibits the sale of tobacco products, including...

The actual process of applying for a cannabis business license in Chicago is still evolving and therefore frustratingly vague. While the...