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PAST EVENTS
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November 16, 2022Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property MythsLocation:Speakers: Beverly A. Berneman, Kimberlee M. Jones
Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths
On November 16, 2022, Golan Christie Taglia attorneys Beverly A. Berneman and Kimberlee M. Jones presented a webinar on "Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths" where they busted intellectual property myths to help avoid costly mistakes and provided information on how to protect creative assets of a business.
Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths
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November 9, 2021GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP ProtectionLocation: ZoomSpeakers: Derek D. Samz, Leynee Cruz Flores
GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP Protection
12:00-1:00 pm CT
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread changes it has brought, the year ahead will prove to be a pivotal opportunity for businesses and individuals to consider their estate planning, tax planning, business asset protection and IP protection goals. Join GCT’s Laurie Smigielski as she moderates a panel of fellow GCT attorneys, including Leynee Cruz Flores, Jeffrey Rambach, Derek Samz and Benjamin Rotman, for a comprehensive discussion on a range of updates to laws, regulations and requirements that businesses must consider as they plan for the coming year.
Year-End Considerations for Your Estate Plan/Family
- How planning ahead can help you and your family avoid the court system during the most trying times
- Why a will is not enough and the importance of POAs and a Trust, including discussions of disabled adult guardianship, probate estates, minor guardianships and asset protection
Speaker: Leynee Cruz Flores
Time is Running Out for Year-End Income Tax and Estate Planning
- Update from Washington, D.C.
- Overview of potential planning ideas to consider
Speaker: Jeffrey C. Rambach
Basic Guidelines for Asset Protection – Closely Held Businesses
- Avoiding co-mingling
- Observance of corporate formalities
- Personal use of business funds
Speaker: Derek D. Samz
Best Practices for Protecting Your Intellectual Property
- IP ownership
- IP assignments
- When you should have assignments and agreements in place
Speaker: Benjamin D. Rotman
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October 20, 2021GCT Employment Law Group Webinar: Illinois Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements – What Every Employer Must KnowLocation: ZoomSpeakers: David J. Ben-Dov, Brianna L. Golan
GCT Employment Law Group Webinar: Illinois Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements – What Every Employer Must Know
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
Please click here to register.
On August 13, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which impose significant restrictions on non-competition and non-solicitation employment agreements starting January 1, 2022.
Join GCT employment attorneys Ashley L. Orler, David J. Ben-Dov, Brianna L. Golan and Brittany N. Bermudez on October 20 for a comprehensive discussion on the changes that these amendments bring, the effects that employers and employees must consider regarding this new law and how employers can comply.
Topics covered will include:
- An overview of the new Amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and requirements for employers
- How can employers make sure non-compete and non-solicit agreements are enforceable?
- Which employees should be provided non-compete and non-solicit agreements?
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August 24, 2021The Financial Wellness HourLocation: You Tube RecordingSpeakers: Barbara L. Yong
Barbara Yong was a featured guest on Hirsch Serman's Radio show on financial wellness. She discussed debt reduction and living a debt-free life. The show aired on Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 am CST. The program can be viewed here.
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June 2, 2021 - June 2, 2021GCT Works: COVID-19 Issues Employers are Facing for Return-to-Work post-PandemicLocation: ZoomSpeakers: David J. Ben-Dov, Brianna L. Golan
GCT Works: COVID-19 Issues Employers are Facing for Return-to-Work post-Pandemic
June 2nd, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT
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As employers continue to cope with the fallout from the pandemic, new considerations need to be made for employees as return-to-work plans and their manifold implications lie just around the corner.
Join GCT employment attorneys Ashley L. Orler, David J. Ben-Dov and Brianna L. Golan for a comprehensive discussion on a range of updates to laws, regulations and requirements that businesses, employers and employees must consider as they plan to enter the new business environment in the post-pandemic era.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Can employers require them?
- Can employers incentivize employees to receive them?
- Can employers create relaxed COVID-19 requirements for employees who are vaccinated?
- Do employers need to provide PTO for employees to receive a vaccine?
Speaker: David J. Ben-Dov
Leave and Workers Compensation
- Are there any leave requirements for COVID-19?
- How can employers cope with the anticipated PTO rush?
- Does workers' compensation cover COVID-19 claims?
Speaker: Brianna L. Golan
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
- Should employers require waivers from employees, contractors and customers?
- What handbook policies should be updated in light of COVID-19?
- What other written documents should employers consider providing to their workers?
Speaker: Ashley L. Orler