Welcome to our COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources page.  Below are links to blog posts and other resources our attorneys have authored specifically related to COVID-19 issues. Additionally, Baker Sterchi is a member of ALFA International, a premier network of 150 member firms throughout the world.  Additional resources can be found on ALFA's COVID-19 resources page.

April 1, 2020 | Small Business Covid-19 Primer

March 27, 2020 | Odom to Present to Illinois Businesses Regarding Legal Challenges Posed by Covid-19

March 25, 2020 | UPDATE: Kansas Issues Updated Executive Order Prohibiting Foreclosures and Evictions

March 20, 2020 | Kansas Temporarily Prohibits Foreclosures and Evictions

News & Events

Odom to Present to Illinois Businesses Regarding Legal Challenges Posed by Covid-19

03.27.20 | Baker Sterchi Member Greg Odom will be presenting to businesses in southern Illinois to assist them in navigating the legal challenges posed by Covid-19 on April 2 and 3.

Blog Posts

Small Business Covid-19 Primer

04.01.20 | Covid-19 has caused stress for both business owners and employees. In the past days, two new benefits are in effect from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020: emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid FMLA leave (FMLA+).

UPDATE: Kansas Issues Updated Executive Order Prohibiting Foreclosures and Evictions

03.25.20 | As we previously reported, last week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-06 prohibiting evictions, foreclosures and any related judicial proceedings in the State of Kansas through May 1, 2020. Now, Governor Kelly has issued Executive Order 20-10, which amends and supersedes the previous order and provides additional clarification on certain points

Kansas Temporarily Prohibits Foreclosures and Evictions

03.20.20 | In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-06 on March 17, 2020, prohibiting evictions, foreclosures and any related judicial proceedings in the State of Kansas through May 1, 2020.