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March 17, 2025 News
Longtime friends Katrina and Mary Kay first opened the doors of their salon, Salon Blue, in 1991. Though they’ve been in business for over 30 years, their mission remains steadfast: To provide modern, personalized hair, skin, and makeup services. This mission has taken them all over the world for their business, including Tuscany, Italy and the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Katrina and Mary Kay have dedicated their lives to helping Chicago land look and feel their best and are devoted to teaching the next generation of stylists by providing professional guidance and training programs. Please take a moment to read more about Katrina and Mary Kay below!
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March 17, 2025 News
Shea Soucie is the trailblazing co-owner of Soucie Horner, a Chicago based interior design firm. The idea for the business took shape outside a small Parisian café more than 20 years ago with co-owner Martin Horner and has soared to successful heights with offices in Chicago; Naples, Florida; and the Mountain West. Their work has taken the company across the globe, including New York, Mexico, and France. Shea Soucie is redefining what it means to be a working mom and is doing so with grit and grace. As a passionate advocate for women, Shea understands the importance of mentorship and is committed to guiding the next generation of women at every stage of their journey. During the pandemic, Shea helped navigate the business through an unprecedented time helping the business to not only survive but thrive! Please take a moment to read about Shea below!
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March 13, 2025 NewsProperty Tax Assessment
The Cook County Assessor's Office has officially opened the 2025 assessment year appeals.
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March 12, 2025 News
Gladys Schanstra got her start as an aerospace/mechanical engineering student. With the fundamentals of design, she started her career at Drury Design in 2002 as the receptionist and through the years advanced in the company, moving up to assistant designer, senior designer, and in 2012 left to open her own design company, Schanstra Design Group.
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March 11, 2025 News
Nancy Gurney founded Opportunity Services in 1973 when she saw the needs in her community for equal opportunities for all individuals. The company’s mission is to aid people with disabilities to make meaningful and impactful contributions to the community.
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March 10, 2025 NewsCorporate
In his article, "Bridging Valuation Gaps in M&A Transactions,” Anthony Taglia expounds upon negotiating when selling your company and how to get the best bang for your buck.
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March 7, 2025 News
At Golan Christie Taglia, Women’s History Month is more than a celebration—it’s a time to recognize the extraordinary women who shape our firm, our profession, and our communities. Throughout March, we are proud to highlight trailblazing women both within GCT and beyond—our clients, colleagues, and attorneys—whose strength, innovation, and leadership continue to break barriers and pave the way for future generations. Their impact is immeasurable, and we are honored to share their stories.
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March 5, 2025 NewsCorporate, Employee Benefits and ERISA
Retirement plans are often the target of cybersecurity criminals. Employers who sponsor retirement plans for their employees should give thought to how they can protect those plans. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has given guidance on how best to protect retirement plans. Andrew Williams gives the basics of the DOL policy and how employers can be proactive in the fight against cyber-attacks.
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February 20, 2025 NewsEmployment Law
GCT to host employment webinar on preparing companies for Immigration Enforcement Raids.
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February 20, 2025 NewsCorporate
Associate Morgan York provides updates on the recent Corporate Transparency Act decision.
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February 20, 2025 News
Award-winning pianist Claire Huangci is returning to Chicago to perform an intimate concert benefiting FORA: Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America, sponsored by Golan Christie Taglia and partner Margaret Gisch.
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February 12, 2025 NewsIntellectual Property
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes a part of our daily lives, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office are continuingly refining patent and trademark procedures. Anthony Wenn provides insight on the most recent recommendations by the USPTO and the Copyright Office regarding advances in artificial intelligence.
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January 27, 2025 NewsCorporate
Associate Morgan C. York provides updates for the Corporate Transparency Act and the January 23, 2025 decision made by the Supreme Court.
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January 23, 2025 NewsStephen L. Golan, Margaret A. Christie, Anthony R. Taglia, Darrin S. Baim, David J. Ben-Dov, Robert R. Benjamin, Beverly A. Berneman, Margaret A. Gisch, Brianna L. Golan, Jonathan D. Morton, Barbara L. Yong, Toni F. Esparza, Nichole M. F. Siedlarczyk, Anthony J. Wenn, Bradley S. Lohsl, Morgan C. York
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January 16, 2025 NewsIntellectual Property
The resignation of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal has sparked widespread interest and speculation within the intellectual property (IP) community. Early reports sugges that Vishal Amin, Intel's head of intellectual property policy and formerly appointed USPTO Director under the previous Trump administration, is a frontrunner for the position.
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January 13, 2025 NewsProperty Tax Assessment
Dear Clients and Friends of the Firm,
We are excited to announce some important changes in the leadership of our Property Tax Group.
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January 8, 2025 NewsProperty Tax Assessment
A recent study found that average U.S. home prices grew by 6.6% in 2024. Illinois being number 8 on the list with growth of 9.4%. Taxpayers have a right to challenge any assessment they are given. Jim Chipman expounds upon how using the recent sale of a property could help lower your tax bill.
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December 30, 2024 NewsCorporate
On December 26, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order vacating the Court’s December 23, 2024 order. Associate Morgan York explains the recent order.
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December 27, 2024 NewsCorporate
Independent contractors may seem advantageous to some businesses but they can quickly become a liability and be detrimental to a company. Partner Margaret Gisch explains what an independent contractor is, how to define an employee, and what penalties a business could encounter if employees are categorized incorrectly.
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December 26, 2024 NewsCorporate
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Associate Morgan York provides updates on deadlines for the CTA and filing beneficial ownership information reports.
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December 12, 2024 NewsEmployment Law
Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers using E-Verify have new requirements under the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (the “Act”). Christopher R. Parker explains the amendments to the Act which imposes new obligations on employers, even beyond certain federal E-Verify requirements.
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December 6, 2024 NewsCorporate
Associate Morgan York provides clarity on the recent preliminary injunction update to the Corporate Transparency Act.
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December 4, 2024 NewsCommercial Real Estate
A Commercial Lease Agreement is one of the most common contracts that a business will enter into, but far too often, a business will sign off on a lease after a cursory review. As you can imagine, that can often lead to serious problems down the road. Here is our top ten list of things to look out for when navigating your Commercial Lease Agreement.
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November 14, 2024 NewsIntellectual Property
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pervasive force across industries, affecting everything from data processing and decision-making to creative arts and public discourse. As AI systems grow more sophisticated and autonomous, questions about their in role in society have shifted from the technical to the philosophical and legal. One of the core issues at stake is the idea of whether AI systems have – or should have – freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
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October 25, 2024 NewsEmployment Law
“Reasonable accommodation” can be a tricky subject. What is reasonable for one person might not be for another. In this article, Margherita M. Albarello details a case involving the Environmental Protection Agency and the Rehabilitation Act, a law similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act. An employee of the EPA made many requests for a private office due to allergies but was denied. The employee filed suit and cited that the employer’s accommodation of work from home did not allow him to perform adequately.
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