Archived reporting on pandemic relief programs, operating restrictions, and litigation affecting beverage and hospitality businesses.
This September 2020 update outlines the second Illinois Business Interruption Grant round, including hospitality priorities and application resources.
HBAC’s 2020 update covers Chicago liquor-license inspections, reopening paperwork, insurance documentation, and resources for bars and restaurants.
A 2020 cruise-ship decision examines claims by passengers who did not contract COVID-19, offering litigation lessons for bars and hospitality businesses.
This June 2020 update reviews revised PPP forgiveness forms, EZ-form eligibility, staffing levels, and changes under the PPP Flexibility Act.
A 2020 Chicago bankruptcy opinion examines restaurant rent obligations under a force majeure clause after government orders limited operations.
This June 2020 overview reviews SBA guidance implementing PPP Flexibility Act changes to loan forgiveness, repayment, and borrower eligibility.
A June 2020 overview of PPP amendments covers spending periods, payroll allocation, loan terms, staffing exceptions, and tax deferral.
A 2020 winery lawsuit questions reopening rules that distinguish bars and tasting rooms by food service, despite no requirement that patrons order food.
The ILCC’s May 2020 FAQ addresses outdoor service, food requirements, local permission, and operational limits for bars, taprooms, and tasting rooms.
Illinois’ May 2020 reopening guidance covers precautions for bars and restaurants, with links to state, federal, and industry safety materials.
This May 2020 post links CDC reopening guidance and discusses its recommendations for bars, restaurants, taprooms, and tasting rooms.
The original May 2020 PPP forgiveness application explains payroll records, staffing calculations, and documenting employees’ refusal of rehire offers.
