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Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to share that associate, Joseph S. Trytten, has been appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Real Property, Trusts, and Estates Section of the American Bar Association. Joseph will assume the appointment effective September 1, 2024. Congratulations, Joe, on this accomplishment! Golan Christie Taglia, […]

Golan Christie Taglia partner Brian T. Whitlock addresses the recent Supreme Court decision on entity redemption agreements that are funded with life insurance policies owned by the redeeming entity. Brian examines the result of this decision and cautions what family business advisors can do potentially help their clients. For more information, read the complete article […]

In a significant move to foster innovation in emerging technologies, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an updated guidance on patent subject matter eligibility, specifically targeting advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). This latest update, effective from July 17, 2024, aims to provide greater clarity and consistency in evaluating the subject matter eligibility […]

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, […]