Thank you to all of you that joined us for "GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP Protection" webinar. Program materials and recording can be found here.

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.

By now, we are sure that you are aware of the considerable discussion in the media about Congress wanting to in large part revise a number of favorable tax laws. Congress has recently taken steps to make changes a reality through a new and pressing series of proposed tax law changes with the “Build Back Better Act” (the “Act”) that is making its way through the legislative process in Washington, D.C. New tax laws might be enacted, if at all, as early as mid-November but possibly by late December.

The following is a summary of some of the more significant changes in Illinois law on state taxation enacted by the Illinois Legislature in its 2021 session.

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America names GCT’s Margaret A. Christie, Caren A. Lederer, Jeffrey C. Rambach and David M. Saltiel to its Best Lawyers list.

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Rambach, Leynee Cruz Flores and Laurie Smigielski have joined the firm.