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This Veterans Day, we pause to express our gratitude to the brave members of our armed forces, past and present. In support of our veterans and in tandem with our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, we would like to share the story of the African-American 369th Infantry Regiment, “The…

Partner Margherita M. Albarello was quoted in a recent Chicago Lawyer magazine article regarding House Bill 2862, which was signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on August 3, 2023. The article, entitled “Shifting the Terrain,” provides insights for employers and staffing agencies on the potential repercussions of the bill, both…

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce that the firm has been honored on Best Lawyers’ 2024 Best Law Firms list. GCT received a National Tier 3 ranking in Real Estate Law, Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings in Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law for Chicago and a Metropolitan Tier 3…

In a recent article in TAXES – The Tax Magazine, partner Brian T. Whitlock examines innovative strategies for optimizing the financial outcomes of tax-deferred retirement plans and annuities. His article, “Junk Money: Pitfalls and Opportunities,” published as part of his regular “Untaxingly Yours” column, provides practical insights into tax planning,…

The Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), a quasi-judicial body providing taxpayers and taxing districts an unbiased forum to contest a property’s assessment, recently provided additional guidance to taxpayers by further defining the Illinois Property Tax Code’s Rollover Statute. The Rollover Statute states that when the PTAB lowers the assessment…

Starting January 1, 2024, certain Chicagoland employers will be required to provide any covered employee with transit benefits. The Transportation Benefits Program Act (the Act), enacted on July 28, 2023, requires some employers to provide a pre-tax commuter benefit to full-time employees. Employers within the scope of the Act include…