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Nancy Gurney founded Opportunity Services in 1973 when she saw the needs in her community for equal opportunities for all individuals. The company’s mission is to aid people with disabilities to make meaningful and impactful contributions to the community. This is done through helping adults find purposeful jobs and activities around them. Nancy and her […]

In a typical negotiation over sales price when selling your company, the Buyer will often try to base the price on historical performance to minimize the value and the Seller will often try to base the price on projected performance to maximize the value. The Buyer’s argument is that they can’t pay for what hasn’t […]

At Golan Christie Taglia, Women’s History Month is more than a celebration—it’s a time to recognize the extraordinary women who shape our firm, our profession, and our communities. Throughout March, we are proud to highlight trailblazing women both within GCT and beyond—our clients, colleagues, and attorneys—whose strength, innovation, and leadership continue to break barriers and […]

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. […]