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In a first-ever ruling, a New York criminal court has found that the Defendant’s AI chat history is not protected from disclosure to the prosecution by either the attorney-client privilege or the work-product doctrine. United States v. Heppner, 2026 WL 436479 (February 17, 2026). Recognizing the momentous effect his opinion…

On March 19, 2026, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC fundamentally altering the landscape of wage-and-hour compliance by separating Illinois law from long-standing federal law. Overview of Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC The litigation originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when Amazon required…

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down the “Liberation Day” and other tariffs imposed by the administration in February and April 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On March 4, Judge Richard Eaton at the Court of International Trade (CIT) ordered the administration to begin…

If you live in Cook County, now is the time to confirm that you are receiving all applicable property tax exemptions. These exemptions can significantly reduce your annual property tax bill. Property tax exemptions include: These exemptions can provide substantial savings. For example, the Homeowner’s Exemption alone saves homeowners $950…

Nichole M. F. Siedlarczyk, Partner at Golan Christie Taglia LLP, has been recognized by Crain’s Business as a 2026 Notable Woman in Law. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding women attorneys who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and meaningful contributions to the legal and business communities. A respected corporate lawyer, Nichole advises businesses and entrepreneurs across…

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This ruling applies retroactively, meaning companies may be able to seek refunds for tariffs already paid. The Supreme Court declined to address the process for tariff refunds. That question has…