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August 26, 2024 NewsCommercial Real Estate
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) introduced substantial rules related to real estate commission that went into effect in August 17, 2024. The rules were introduced as a response to class action lawsuits brought by price fixing. Partner Darrin S. Baim expounds upon the recent rule changes.
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August 22, 2024 NewsCorporate, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
In April, the Federal Trade Commission issued a rule banning non-compete agreements for most American workers. The rule, which was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024, was immediately attacked in court. This week, a federal court enjoined the FTC from enforcing the rule, calling it an unauthorized overreach by the FTC.
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August 19, 2024 NewsEmployee Benefits and ERISA, Employment Law
Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois employers with fifteen or more employees will now be required to provide pay scale and benefits in any job posting.
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August 12, 2024 NewsReorganization & Bankruptcy
The debt limit for small businesses wanting to reorganize under subchapter V and individuals wanting to reorganize under chapter 13 has significantly decreased.
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August 8, 2024 NewsCorporate
In this alert, Melanie Kanakis explains the recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) that went into effect on August 1, 2024. The amendments are intended to remedy inconsistencies created from recent rulings by the Delaware Court of Chancery.
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August 7, 2024 NewsTrust, Estate & Taxation
Joseph S. Trytten chosen as the Vice-Chair of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Real Property, Trusts, and Estate Section of the American Bar Association.
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August 5, 2024 NewsTrust, Estate & Taxation
The U.S. Supreme Court recently affirmed the decision of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that contractual obligation to redeem the stock of a closely held corporation did not create a liability that would offset the value of the life insurance policies that were owned by corporations. In this article, Brian Whitlock addresses the recent Supreme Court decision on entity redemption agreements that are funded with life insurance policies owned by the redeeming entity. Brian examines the result of this decision and cautions what family business advisors can do potentially help their clients.
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August 1, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently updated guidance on patent subject matter eligibility to provide greater clarity and consistency with evaluating subject matter, specifically with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Anthony Wenn discusses the background and claims of three new examples that help with providing clarity with the new guidance.
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July 22, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
In this intellectual property alert, Beverly Berneman examines the new Illinois law protecting revenues generated by using children in influencer content.
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July 18, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property, Trust, Estate & Taxation
This article, written by Anthony Wenn and Jonathan Morton, covers the nuanced complexity of copyright and probate law and walks through the importance of documentation and communication when dealing with the probate process.
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June 27, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
Anthony Wenn explains the new rule introduced by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to streamline patent adjudication and promote a more transparent, consistent, and efficient system.
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June 26, 2024 News
Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Kanakis to the firm.
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June 11, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
In this week’s IP Blawg, partner Beverly A. Berneman explains why copyrighting creative work identifying the correct work in a copyright application is important and how not doing so can backfire on a creator.
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June 4, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
This article, written by Anthony J. Wenn, Frank Brefo and Sarah K. Dunkley, was chosen for publication by the Illinois State Bar Association for its Intellectual Property Law Journal. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a 'Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights' (the Draft Framework) in accordance with the diverse actions through the Biden-Harris Administration to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs. The article explores the link and consequences between the Draft Framework and the Bayh-Dole Act.
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May 30, 2024 NewsTrust, Estate & Taxation
In part II of his article, A Practical Guide to Life Insurance, Brian Whitlock continues his in-depth review of life insurance, this time focusing on the income and estate tax aspects. He explores potential traps with how life insurance contracts should be owned and where death benefits should flow.
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May 23, 2024 EventsZoomIntellectual Property
GCT’s Intellectual Property Group hosts an informational webinar - "Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields"
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May 14, 2024 NewsUSING THE TRADE SECRET ACTS IN LIGHT OF THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION'S RECENT RULING ON NON-COMPETESIntellectual Property
In this article, Kimberlee Jones addresses how the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act used in unison can perpetuate the protection of companies’ secrets likely being lost through the outlawing of non-competes.
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May 8, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
Anthony J. Wenn has been selected by the Illinois State Bar Association to serve as a member on the Intellectual Property Section Council for 2024-2025.
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May 6, 2024 NewsTrust, Estate & Taxation
Joseph S. Trytten has been chosen to speak on the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust, and Estate’s Section’s 36th Annual National CLE Conference. The panel will be held on May 10th in the South American room at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. from 10:30-11:30am.
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April 30, 2024 NewsEmployment Law
This is the first in a new series of articles by Golan Christie Taglia (“GCT”) exploring the limitations of Artificial Technology when drafting legal documents. In this installment, Bradley Lohsl, Anthony Wenn, and Sarah Dunkley explore employment agreements and the issues that could arise from using AI.
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April 26, 2024 NewsCommercial & Business Litigation, Corporate, Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission issued a new rule on April 23, 2024, banning non-compete agreements in the United States for most American workers.
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April 25, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
Golan Christie Taglia will host an IP webinar designed to give an overview of trademark challenges.
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April 24, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
In the recent installment of her IP Blawg, partner Beverly A. Berneman discusses the language in a trademark co-existence agreement and the effects it had on two companies with similar trademarks.
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April 18, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
In this companion piece to last week’s IP Blawg article, partner Beverly Berneman continues her examination of Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes, with an in-depth look at the recent ELVIS act that will go into effect in Tennessee on July 1, 2024.
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April 11, 2024 NewsTrust, Estate & Taxation
Brian Whitlock breaks down Life Insurance in his recent TAXES – The Tax Magazine article, “A Practical Guide to Life Insurance – Part I: Understanding Terminology and Uses”.
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