Who’s Liable if a Landscaper Gets Hurt on Your Property This Spring? Spring is the time of year when many homeowners hire landscaping crews to freshen up their yards. Whether you are having trees trimmed, a patio installed, or plants refreshed, the work often involves physical labor and the use of power tools. But what […]
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What to Do If You’re Contacted by the IDFPR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Illinois Licensed Professionals
How Illinois Professionals Should Respond to an IDFPR Investigation Receiving a letter or call from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) can be nerve-racking, especially when your license and livelihood are on the line. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, financial professional, or real estate agent, it’s critical to respond the right way. […]
Read more...Estate Planning Strategies for Professionals in the Later Stages of Their Careers
Smart Estate Planning Strategies for Professionals in the Later Stages of Their Careers As professionals progress into the later stages of their careers, financial security and legacy planning become increasingly important. Estate planning is not just about protecting assets—it is about ensuring peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. Michael V. Favia, a […]
Read more...Spring Real Estate in Chicago: Legal Considerations for Homebuyers and Homeowners
Smart Spring Real Estate Moves: Legal Tips for Buyers and Homeowners Spring is one of the busiest seasons for real estate in Chicago. As the weather warms up, homebuyers are on the hunt for new properties, while sellers prepare their homes for the competitive market. Whether you’re purchasing a home, selling property, or simply maintaining […]
Read more...Doing More Than Talking About Addiction with Jamelia Hand, Founder of Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC
Jamelia Hand, Founder of Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC Helps Us See The Impact of Life Without Addiction and Substance Abuse Welcome to the Healthcare Consultants Podcast, sponsored by Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C. In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Jamelia Hand, Founder of Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC, to discuss the real-world impact of addiction and […]
Read more...New Illinois Power of Attorney (POA) Law Clarifies Legal Duties and Protections
The Amended Illinois Power of Attorney Act Lists Reasonable and Unreasonable POA Refusal Criteria The Illinois Power of Attorney Act is amended, making it unlawful for a third party to unreasonably refuse to honor statutory short-form power of attorney documents properly executed in accordance with state law. Our laws are meant to protect us and […]
Read more...Michael V. Favia, AV® Preeminent™ Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® in 2025
Michael V. Favia is an AV® Preeminent™ Attorney. For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied on the AV® Preeminent™ Rating while searching for experienced attorneys. Now you too can look to this important, trusted rating when choosing an attorney. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney, for both […]
Read more...Provisional Medical Licenses for Foreign Doctors in Illinois: International Medical Graduate Application and Process
The International Medical Graduate Application and Process Paves the Way to Illinois Medical Licenses Under a Supervised Limited Practice Program The current aging generation is significant compared to currently available medical facilities and physicians. We need more doctors. Foreign doctors would love to work here in the US but lack the qualifications to apply for […]
Read more...Federal Court Temporary Injunction Suspends BOI FinCEN Reporting Duty in CTA
The enforceability of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate in the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been temporarily suspended as of December 3, 2024, following court intervention enjoining enforcement of this law, which requires business owners to report ownership interests to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Please Read the Article On Point, by […]
Read more...UPDATED – 12/3/24 SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO REPORT – – Chicago IDFPR Defense Attorney Michael V. Favia on the New BOI Report Deadline
Federal Court Temporary Injunction Suspends BOI FinCEN Reporting Duty in CTA The enforceability of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate in the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been temporarily suspended following court intervention enjoining enforcement of this law, which requires business owners to report ownership interests to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Please […]
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