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In April 2026, Taylor Swift filed a series of trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office seeking protection over elements of her commercial identity, including short audio phrases such as “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor,” along with associated visual branding. Press coverage of the…

D&O Tail insurance is one of those deal items that often gets less attention than it should. Even after a transaction closes, directors, officers, and business owners can still face claims tied to decisions made before the sale. A tail policy helps ensure they’re not left personally exposed for actions…

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…