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.

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.

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.

GCT to host employment webinar on preparing companies for Immigration Enforcement Raids.

Associate Morgan York provides updates on the recent Corporate Transparency Act decision.

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.

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.

Associate Morgan C. York provides updates for the Corporate Transparency Act and the January 23, 2025 decision made by the Supreme Court.

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.

Dear Clients and Friends of the Firm,

We are excited to announce some important changes in the leadership of our Property Tax Group.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Associate Morgan York provides clarity on the recent preliminary injunction update to the Corporate Transparency Act.

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.

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.

“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.

Contracts are often part of our day-to-day business activities, from engagement letters to consulting agreements. While it may not be efficient or cost effective to work with counsel for each contract your business negotiates with its clients, it might make sense for you to create a contract playbook to protect your business from unnecessary cost and liability down the road. Associate Morgan C. York analyzes why being ahead of the game and creating a contract playbook could be a win for your business.

The rising cost of college can be a deterrent for many families in deciding whether to send their child to school or not. Although the Federal Government has created a host of programs and grants to aid students, it still might not be enough and colleges and universities continue to raise the expenses. Brian T. Whitlock explores the potential value Code Sec. 529 savings accounts may have on your family and the benefits it can provide with paying for secondary education.

The Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a final rule requiring certain persons in non-financed sales of residential real estate to report information about the transfer. Associate, Melanie Kanakis outlines which real estate transfers fall under this new rule, what information about the transfer is required to be reported, and who is required to report this information.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced an update to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule. Effective January 1, 2025 the salary threshold will increase for exempt employees. Employers need to decide whether to raise the salary of employees who are currently earning below the threshold or make the employees non-exempt. Associate, Brad Lohsl explains what employers should expect with the new rule.