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Illinois enacted an amendment to the its existing Child Labor Law (820 ILCS 205/0.5). This amendment is the first in the nation to protect children who appear in influencer content generated by an adult. To Whom Does the Law Apply? Adults who create compensated content for use on on-line platforms. The statute refers to the […]

The recent decision in Lester Sumrall and Lester Sumrall Family Trust v. LeSEA, Inc. offers important insights for probate and intellectual practitioners, especially when contrasted with the doctrines of repudiation in copyright law. Here, we explore the legal differences between repudiation and testamentary requirements, highlighting key takeaways for specialists. Background Dr. Lester Frank Sumrall was […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new rule aimed at enhancing the practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Effective July 12, 2024, this rule represents a significant step by the USPTO and the Department of Commerce to streamline patent adjudication and promote a transparent, consistent, and efficient […]

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce that Melanie Kanakis has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Melanie concentrates her practice in commercial real estate and corporate law & governance. Melanie earned her J.D. at the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she was awarded the CALI Award in Legal Writing […]

This week’s IP Blawg brings up the issue of copyrighting the importance of accuracy in an application to register a copyright. In it, Beverly A. Berneman examines the case Nwosuocha v. Glover, which involves Emelike Nwosuocha, a/k/a Kidd Wes, and Donald Glover. In 2017, Kidd Wes wrote and published a song titled “Made in America.” […]

In their article, “Marching Forward: How NIH’s Proposed Framework Could Reshape the Bayh-Dole Act’s Use of March-in Rights,” Anthony Wenn, Frank Brefo, and Sarah Dunkley provide an interesting examination of the proposed changes within the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries based on the “Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights.” The article, […]

Golan Christie Taglia partner Brian T. Whitlock continues his discussion of life insurance in part II of his article “A Practical Guide to Life Insurance: Part II – Income, Gift, and Estate Tax Implications (Traps for the Unwary).” In it, he expands upon income taxation of life insurance, corporation’s burdens and benefits to employee life […]

Businesses that rely on their competitive edge in the marketplace need to take notice of the new Federal Trade Commission ruling that non-competition clauses and agreements are void. Competitive advantage that relies on internal know-how, proprietary and confidential information, as well as trade secrets, could be in jeopardy because of the new ruling. Insert the […]

Anthony J. Wenn has been selected by the Illinois State Bar Association to serve as a member on the Intellectual Property Section Council for 2024-2025. Anthony joins GCT Partner, Beverly A. Berneman, who also serves on the council. In this role, he will help serve ISBA’s 27,000 members by attending and participating in meetings, contributing […]