UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
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May 23, 2024 - May 23, 2024Trademark Challenges: Swords and ShieldsLocation: Zoom
Golan Christie Taglia’s Intellectual Property Group hosted a successful webinar on Thursday, May 16th. The webinar, titled ”Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields” was led by partners Beverly A. Berneman and Sarah K. Dunkley and senior associates, Kimberlee M. Jones and Anthony J. Wenn. The attorneys lent their wide array of knowledge and covered a variety of topics from issuing and defending cease and desist letters, ex parte challenges to trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and defending office actions. Those who attended the informative webinar received CLE credit.
It’s not too late to watch the recording and receive credit. You have until May 30th, 2024 to watch the recording and email Taylor Saucier (tsaucier@gct.law) with your ARDC number to receive credit.
Intellectual Property Group Webinar - Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields
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November 16, 2022Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property MythsLocation:Speakers: Beverly A. Berneman, Kimberlee M. Jones
Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths
On November 16, 2022, Golan Christie Taglia attorneys Beverly A. Berneman and Kimberlee M. Jones presented a webinar on "Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths" where they busted intellectual property myths to help avoid costly mistakes and provided information on how to protect creative assets of a business.
Intellectual Property Group Webinar: Dangerous Intellectual Property Myths
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November 9, 2021GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP ProtectionLocation: ZoomSpeakers: Derek D. Samz
GCT360 Webinar: New Considerations for Year-End Estate and Tax Planning, Asset Protection and IP Protection
12:00-1:00 pm CT
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. Join GCT’s Laurie Smigielski as she moderates a panel of fellow GCT attorneys, including Leynee Cruz Flores, Jeffrey Rambach, Derek Samz and Benjamin Rotman, for a comprehensive discussion on a range of updates to laws, regulations and requirements that businesses must consider as they plan for the coming year.
Year-End Considerations for Your Estate Plan/Family
- How planning ahead can help you and your family avoid the court system during the most trying times
- Why a will is not enough and the importance of POAs and a Trust, including discussions of disabled adult guardianship, probate estates, minor guardianships and asset protection
Speaker: Leynee Cruz Flores
Time is Running Out for Year-End Income Tax and Estate Planning
- Update from Washington, D.C.
- Overview of potential planning ideas to consider
Speaker: Jeffrey C. Rambach
Basic Guidelines for Asset Protection – Closely Held Businesses
- Avoiding co-mingling
- Observance of corporate formalities
- Personal use of business funds
Speaker: Derek D. Samz
Best Practices for Protecting Your Intellectual Property
- IP ownership
- IP assignments
- When you should have assignments and agreements in place
Speaker: Benjamin D. Rotman
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October 20, 2021GCT Employment Law Group Webinar: Illinois Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements – What Every Employer Must KnowLocation: ZoomSpeakers: David J. Ben-Dov, Brianna L. Golan
GCT Employment Law Group Webinar: Illinois Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements – What Every Employer Must Know
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
Please click here to register.
On August 13, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which impose significant restrictions on non-competition and non-solicitation employment agreements starting January 1, 2022.
Join GCT employment attorneys Ashley L. Orler, David J. Ben-Dov, Brianna L. Golan and Brittany N. Bermudez on October 20 for a comprehensive discussion on the changes that these amendments bring, the effects that employers and employees must consider regarding this new law and how employers can comply.
Topics covered will include:
- An overview of the new Amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act and requirements for employers
- How can employers make sure non-compete and non-solicit agreements are enforceable?
- Which employees should be provided non-compete and non-solicit agreements?
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August 24, 2021The Financial Wellness HourLocation: You Tube RecordingSpeakers: Barbara L. Yong
Barbara Yong was a featured guest on Hirsch Serman's Radio show on financial wellness. She discussed debt reduction and living a debt-free life. The show aired on Tuesday, August 24 at 9:00 am CST. The program can be viewed here.