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June 7, 2021 News
Golan Christie Taglia’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion involves standing with the LGBTQ+ community for a more accepting and inclusive society.
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June 2, 2021 EventsZoomEmployment Law
As employers continue to cope with the fallout from the pandemic, new considerations need to be made for employees as return-to-work plans and their manifold implications lie just around the corner.
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June 2, 2021 EventsWebinarProperty Tax Assessment
This panel presentation updates your knowledge of the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), including its history as a “poor person’s court,” the Cook County expansion, who they are and what they decide, filing with the PTAB, and interveners and increases.
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May 26, 2021 News Employment AlertsEmployee Benefits and ERISA, Employment Law
IRS Notice 2021-31 released on May 19 provides guidance on the government subsidy of COBRA continuation coverage that is available to employees and their covered dependents who lose group health coverage as a result of reduced hours of employment or involuntary termination of employment.
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May 25, 2021 News
The GCT Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s commitment to inclusion in the workplace has driven discussions involving a variety of forward-thinking books and documentaries that shed light on important issues that impact our community and society at large.
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May 18, 2021 News Employment AlertsEmployment Law
On March 23, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the Employee Background Fairness Act (the “Act”), imposing several new obligations and restrictions on Illinois employers. The new law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to significantly limit employers’ ability to disqualify a job applicant or current employee based on the individual’s criminal record.
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April 19, 2021 News Employment AlertsEmployee Benefits and ERISA, Employment Law
The period provided for COBRA premium waivers under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) has begun. This six-month period began on April 1, 2021, and runs through September 30, 2021. Action by employers and their COBRA service providers is required by May 31 – and it may make sense to take action as soon as May 1.
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March 30, 2021 News IP AlertsIntellectual Property
Starting in early 2022, the US Copyright Office will begin offering a small claims court for copyright infringement cases. Now is a good time to audit your website and avoid potential copyright problems.
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March 22, 2021 News Employment AlertsEmployee Benefits and ERISA, Employment Law
The recently adopted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes in its $1.9 trillion of relief spending reimbursement of the premium cost of COBRA continuation coverage for employees and their covered family members who lose their group coverage as a result of an involuntary termination of their employment or a reduced number of employment hours.
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March 17, 2021 News
Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce Toni F. Esparza has been formally admitted to the Illinois State Bar and officially joins the firm as an associate.
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March 15, 2021 PublicationsIllinois State Bar Association: Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property
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March 8, 2021 News
Happy International Women’s Day from Golan Christie Taglia’s group of women partners, associates and support staff.
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February 23, 2021 NewsStephen L. Golan, Margaret A. Christie, Anthony R. Taglia, Robert R. Benjamin, Beverly A. Berneman, Margaret A. Gisch, Brianna L. Golan, Caren A. Lederer, Jonathan D. Morton, Donald T. Rubin, Andrew S. Williams, Barbara L. Yong, Steven J. Rosenberg, Katherine M. Oswald, Leynee Cruz Flores, Margherita M. Albarello, Matthew M. Showel
Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce the inclusion of 16 firm attorneys to the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyers lists for their outstanding work in a wide range of areas including Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy & Workout Law: Commercial and more.
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February 18, 2021 EventsWebinar: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT | Networking 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CTEmployment Law, Reorganization & Bankruptcy, Trust, Estate & Taxation
COVID-19 has prompted numerous changes to the employment, tax and bankruptcy laws that govern businesses that continue to struggle to stay afloat amidst the ongoing pandemic. Join GCT partner Beverly Berneman for a comprehensive discussion on a range of updates to laws, regulations and requirements that businesses, employers and employees must consider as they plan to navigate the new business environment in the post-COVID era.
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February 11, 2021 News
Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce Benjamin D. Rotman has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Intellectual Property Group.
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February 9, 2021 News Employment Alerts
With COVID-19 forcing many employees to work from home, there is a question of whether remote work will become a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). GCT’s Employment Group investigates these uncertainties in a new article.
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February 2, 2021 News Employment Alerts
GCT’s Employment Group examines the legal implications of vaccination mandates for employees in an all-new article.
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February 1, 2021 NewsStephen L. Golan, Margaret A. Christie, Robert R. Benjamin, Beverly A. Berneman, Margaret A. Gisch, Joy A. Mkrdichian, Jonathan D. Morton, Barbara L. Yong, Benjamin D. Rotman
Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce the inclusion of nine of its attorneys to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
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January 21, 2021 News IP AlertsIntellectual Property
On December 27, 2020, two significant changes were signed into law. These changes are intended to create cost efficient flexibility in both copyright enforcement and trademark portfolio development.
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January 13, 2021 News Coronavirus Alerts
The Small Business Administration (SBA) issued guidance on "second draw" PPP loans on January 6, 2021. The SBA has also issued a one-page application form for "second draw" PPP loans. This material provides clarification of the rules set out in the initial GCT Alert on this topic.
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January 13, 2021 News Bankruptcy Alerts
Our Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group has been a trusted advisor to small businesses for decades. In these unprecedented times, we are also using the new Small Business Reorganization Act to help businesses see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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January 11, 2021 News Coronavirus Alerts
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”), signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020, provides $284 billion for a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. GCT is committed to providing the most timely guidance on PPP and other issues facing small businesses.
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December 4, 2020 News Coronavirus AlertsProperty Tax Assessment
Golan Christie Taglia's Property Tax Group has recently attained several successes in having clients' real estate tax assessments significantly reduced based on COVID-related business losses incurred by the owner.
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December 4, 2020 News IP AlertsIntellectual Property
Beginning January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office is going to increase fees for certain types of filings.
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December 1, 2020 News
Golan Christie Taglia LLP announces it selected legal technology company DISCO as its ediscovery partner.
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