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  • April 6, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    GROUP HEALTH PLAN CONSIDERATIONS - COVID-19 ALERT
    Andrew S. Williams, Katherine M. Oswald

    Employers who are faced with difficult decisions on reductions in their workforce need to consider group health coverage issues. Are employees on furlough, a leave of absence, or working reduced hours eligible for continued group health coverage for themselves and their families?

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  • April 4, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    FAMILIES FIRST UPDATE - COVID-19 ALERT
    Laura A. Balson, Ashley L. Orler

    Since we published our initial alert regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, both the Department of Labor and the IRS have updated their guidance interpreting the complicated new law.

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  • April 1, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    CARES ACT: RETIREMENT PLAN PROVISIONS - COVID-19 ALERT
    Andrew S. Williams, Katherine M. Oswald

    On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The law contains a number of provisions that deal directly with retirement plan benefits.

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  • March 31, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    CARES ACT RELIEF - COVID-19 ALERT
    Nancy Franks-Straus, Jonathan D. Morton, Barry P. Siegal, Katherine M. Oswald

    On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The law includes significant aid for small businesses and individuals affected by the novel coronavirus and the surrounding economic consequences.

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  • March 31, 2020 News
    COVID 19 AND WOMEN’S PAY GAP/CHANGE IN EQUAL PAY DAY EVENT VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE

    Women’s advocacy organizations in Chicago decided to push back the Equal Pay Day rally to center the experiences of women of color, and in recognition of the fact that we will not close the gender wage gap until every woman is compensated with equal pay for equal work.

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  • March 27, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    IL VIRTUAL WITNESS REQUIREMENTS - COVID-19 ALERT
    Nancy Franks-Straus, Jonathan D. Morton, Barry P. Siegal, Katherine M. Oswald

    On March 26, 2020, Illinois Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-14. In response to the risk of in-person contact necessary in the notarization and witnessing of documents, the Executive Order allows notaries and witnesses to carry out their respective duties through video-conferencing.

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  • March 26, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    YOUR 401(K) PLAN - COVID-19 PANDEMIC ALERT
    Andrew S. Williams, Katherine M. Oswald

    The financial stress of the coronavirus pandemic is impacting many businesses and their employees. In this environment, employers in particular may need to review their 401(k) plans and consider the planning opportunities that may be available to them.

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  • March 25, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    IRS AND IL TAX FILING & PAYMENT RELIEF - COVID-19 ALERT
    Nancy Franks-Straus, Jonathan D. Morton, Barry P. Siegal, Katherine M. Oswald

    In Notice 2020-18, the Internal Revenue Service announced Federal income tax return filing and payment relief by moving the due date for filing certain returns and paying the related taxes from April 15 to July 15. The Service has released an FAQ that offers guidance as to which tax returns (and their related payments) are eligible for this relief, which may be accessed here.

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  • March 25, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    UNDERSTANDING FAMILIES FIRST ACT - COVID-19 ALERT UPDATE
    Laura A. Balson, Ashley L. Orler

    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Families First Act”), is the first federal emergency relief bill that addresses the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Act creates two new temporary laws – the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLA”) and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”).

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  • March 24, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    UNDERSTANDING YOUR FORCE MAJEURE PROVISION - COVID-19 ALERT
    Stephen L. Golan, Margaret A. Christie, Anthony R. Taglia, Darrin S. Baim, Joy A. Mkrdichian

    If your business has been impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak and the most recent mandate of our governor to “Shelter in Place,” you are not alone.

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  • March 20, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    COVID-19 BANKRUPTCY UPDATE
    Laura A. Balson, Robert R. Benjamin, Barbara L. Yong, Ashley Prior

    If your business is closed or is suffering from a drop off in sales as a result of the Coronavirus Outbreak, we encourage you to stay calm. While bankruptcy is always an option, you may be able to ride out the storm by trying to reduce your expenses.

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  • March 18, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    COVID-19 IRS UPDATE
    Nancy Franks-Straus, Jonathan D. Morton, Barry P. Siegal, Katherine M. Oswald

    On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Secretary of the Treasury, Steve Mnuchin, speaking at a coronavirus news conference, announced that the government will be deferring required 2019 income tax payments for 90 days, penalty-free.

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  • March 16, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    COVID-19 UPDATE

    We are vigorously monitoring the information and news concerning coronavirus (COVID-19). Our firm has taken steps to ensure that we respond to our clients’ needs and continue to provide a high level and quality of service while also protecting our employees and their families.

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  • March 9, 2020 News
    GCT ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED

    The Leading Lawyers Network has recognized four GCT attorneys in their 2020 Leading Lawyers list along with a firm recognition in their Top 100 Law Firms list. In addition, Chicago Lawyer Magazine has also recently recognized five firm attorneys in their Top Tax-Related Lawyers and Top Trust, Will & Estate Lawyers lists.

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  • March 9, 2020 News Coronavirus Alerts
    COVID-19 PANDEMIC PLANNING

    In order to provide guidance to GCT’s clients who are working on coronavirus pandemic planning for their businesses, the firm is sharing reminders about potential legal implications.

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  • March 9, 2020 Newsletters
    WINTER 2020 NEWSLETTER
    • How The Broad Scope Of The Secure Act Will Affect Retirement Plans
    • The Challenges Marijuana Businesses Face Choosing And Protecting Trademarks
    • A Streamlined Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Process For Small Businesses
    • How Cannabis Law Amendment And A Recent Appellate Court Decision May Affect Employers
    • GCT Attorneys Recognized For Professional Excellence
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  • January 29, 2020 News
    GCT PARTNERS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE
    Stephen L. Golan, Margaret A. Christie, Donald T. Rubin, David M. Saltiel

    Four Golan Christie Taglia Partners have been selected to the 2020 Leading Lawyers list and the firm has also been honored with the inclusion in the Top 100 Law Firms for Illinois list.

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  • January 29, 2020 Events
    Golan Christie Taglia 70 West Madison Street Suite 1500 Chicago, Il 60602
    THE DEBTOR-FRIENDLY APPROACH TO REORGANIZATION
    Reorganization & Bankruptcy
    Robert R. Benjamin, Beverly A. Berneman

    Please Join Golan Christie Taglia Partners, Robert R. Benjamin, Beverly A. Berneman, and Anthony J. D’agostino for an informative Lunch & Learn to understand SBRA and how it improves bankruptcy reorganization for financially troubled small businesses.

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  • January 15, 2020 Events
    WEBINAR
    NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS EVERY ILLINOIS EMPLOYER MUST KNOW
    Corporate, Employment Law

    Many new laws and regulations significantly impacting companies and their employees became effective in 2019, or will become effective in 2020. GCT Partner, Ashley L. Orler, will provide a summary of these new laws and regulations, including what employers must know to comply with them.

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  • January 6, 2020 News
    CHICAGO LAWYER MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES GOLAN CHRISTIE TAGLIA PARTNERS FOR EXCELLENCE
    Trust, Estate & Taxation
    Anthony R. Taglia, Nancy Franks-Straus, Barry P. Siegal, Andrew S. Williams

    Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce seven firm partners were recognized in the December 2019 issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine.

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  • December 5, 2019 Events
    Hyatt Regency Phoenix
    INTERIOR PROPERTY INSPECTIONS AND THE FOURTH AMENDMENT: DOES THIS AFFECT YOUR JURISDICTION?
    Property Tax Assessment
    James W. Chipman

    Please join Golan Christie Taglia attorney James W. Chipman for his presentation at the IAAO 40th Annual Legal Seminar Program to be held in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:15PM a.m.

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  • November 19, 2019 News
    NEW ILLINOIS LAW RESULTS IN MAJOR CHANGES TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT RULES
    Employment Law
    Laura A. Balson, M. Elysia Baker Analo

    The Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”) restricts an employer’s ability to require nondisclosure and nondisparagement language in employment, separation, and settlement agreements. The WTA also amends the Uniform Arbitration Act and places limitations on the use of mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment or other discrimination claims. The WTA becomes effective on January 1, 2020.

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  • November 19, 2019 News Employment Alerts
    CITY OF CHICAGO PASSES “FAIR WORKWEEK ORDINANCE” GRANTING EMPLOYEES PAY FOR WORK SCHEDULE CHANGES
    Laura A. Balson, Margaret A. Gisch

    The Chicago City Council recently passed the Fair Workweek Ordinance, the most sweeping “predictive scheduling” ordinance in the country. The Fair Workweek Ordinance aims to give hourly workers more predictable schedules and stable paychecks by mandating that employers give workers early notice of their schedules or face financial penalties if they change shifts unexpectedly. Additionally, the Ordinance requires employers needing to fill additional shifts to first offer those hours to covered employees.

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  • November 19, 2019 News Employment Alerts
    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY CAN GET EMPLOYERS INTO LEGAL TROUBLE
    Employment Law
    Laura A. Balson, Margaret A. Gisch

    Illinois has also passed a new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, aimed at employers who use artificial intelligence during their recruiting process for new hires.

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  • November 19, 2019 News IP Alerts
    THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT SIDES WITH GEORGE CARLIN
    Intellectual Property
    Beverly A. Berneman

    But the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) didn’t quite keep up. The USPTO would routinely reject any trademark it considered scandalous, disparaging, immoral or offensive.

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