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The Cook County Assessor’s Office has begun publishing their 2025 assessment values, meaning it is time to file property assessment appeals for your commercial, industrial and residential properties in Cook County! The published townships and their upcoming deadlines are below: ·    Oak Park – May 20 ·    Evanston (reassessment year!) – May…

On April 8, 2025, Rep. Lisa McLain (R-Mich.) introduced Bill H.R. 2688, titled Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act of 2025, to the House Education and Workforce Committee. In relevant parts, Bill H.R. 2688: Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, a student athlete (or former student athlete)…

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved partner, David. He was a pillar of our firm—respected for his brilliance in the courtroom, his mentorship of young attorneys, and his unwavering integrity. David’s legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched and the work he championed.…

With a proven track record and strategic insight, Brianna continues to deliver results in one of the nation’s most complex tax environments. Brianna L. Golan, who has been the strategic force behind many of the firm’s most successful outcomes, became co-chair of the Property Tax Practice Group in 2024 and…

April 2025 – Trade Risk Update Introduction With tariffs once again taking center stage in U.S. trade policy, suppliers or sellers who import products, goods, components, or raw materials are finding themselves exposed to abrupt and sometimes drastic cost increases. These developments can threaten margins, disrupt delivery timelines, and create…

April 2025 – Trade Risk Update Introduction With the sudden tariff increases, international trade has become increasingly volatile, with shifting geopolitical alliances, and escalating costs all contributing to heightened uncertainty for businesses engaged in cross-border commerce. Tariff policy, in particular, has become a recurring source of disruption. From retaliatory duties…