UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

  • November 16, 2022
    Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths
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    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
    Program Materials

  • November 9, 2021
    GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP Protection
    Location: Zoom

    GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP Protection

    12:00-1:00 pm CT

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    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, 2021
    GCT Employment Law Group Webinar: Illinois Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements – What Every Employer Must Know
    Location: Zoom

    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?

    Please click here to register.

  • August 24, 2021
    The Financial Wellness Hour
    Location: You Tube Recording
    Speakers: 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.

  • June 2, 2021 - June 2, 2021
    GCT Works: COVID-19 Issues Employers are Facing for Return-to-Work post-Pandemic
    Location: Zoom

    GCT Works: COVID-19 Issues Employers are Facing for Return-to-Work post-Pandemic

    June 2nd, 2021

    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

    Please click here to register.

    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. OrlerDavid 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

    Please click here to register.

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