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It’s no secret that retirement plans are the target of cybercriminals. For example, see the details of a cybercriminal stealing a participant’s 401(k) account through a phishing scam here. What should employers who sponsor retirement plans do to protect their employees’ plan assets and participant data as well as ward off possible civil liability for any […]

Award-winning pianist Claire Huangci is returning to Chicago to perform an intimate concert benefiting FORA: Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America, sponsored by Golan Christie Taglia and partner Margaret Gisch. The event will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Women’s Athletic Club from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Please join us for a […]

To Our Clients and Friends: On February 18, 2025, following a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith v. U.S. Department of Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.), beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) are once again back in effect. The Financial Crimes […]

Employers must be prepared for the possibility of immigration enforcement actions in the workplace. Understanding your legal obligations and rights—and those of your employees—is essential to ensuring compliance while protecting your business. Join Golan Christie Taglia attorneys Margherita Albarello, Bradley Lohsl, and Margaret Gisch, along with guest immigration attorney Elizabeth Rompf Bruen of Delgado Rompf […]

The USPTO and Copyright Office’s Latest AI IP Recommendations I. Introduction As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, intellectual property (IP) law must evolve to address its growing impact. Recognizing this need, both the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office have issued their most recent recommendations to address AI-related […]

To Our Clients and Friends: On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas (Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry, formerly Texas Cop Shop V. Garland). A separate nationwide order issued by a different federal judge in Texas (Smith v. […]

We are thrilled to announce that 16 of our talented attorneys have been honored with Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars designations for 2025! Super Lawyers is an exclusive recognition for the top attorneys in the nation, while Rising Stars highlights the best up-and-coming lawyers under 40. This prestigious honor reflects their dedication, expertise, […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is poised for a significant leadership change as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025. This transition, prompted by the resignation of USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, effective mid-December 2024, has sparked widespread interest and speculation within the intellectual property (IP) community. Deputy Director Derrick Brent […]

Dear Clients and Friends of the Firm, We are excited to announce some important changes in the leadership of our Property Tax Group. After years of dedicated leadership in running the Property Tax Group, Don Rubin is transitioning into an Emeritus Position.  While Don will no longer be in a leadership role, he will remain […]