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If you have a registered trademark or a pending application, you may receive an email from a company warning you about someone else who is trying to register your trademark. If you read further, the email will tell you about the importance of using a trademark watch service to monitor potential conflicts with your trademark.  […]

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce that Anthony J. (“AJ”) Wenn has joined the firm as a senior associate. AJ concentrates his practice in intellectual property, with extensive experience prosecuting, litigating and licensing utility patents. In addition, he is adept at negotiating and drafting research and collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patent purchase contracts, patent […]

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce that Bradley Lohsl has joined the firm as an associate. Brad concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation. Brad has extensive experience handling cases involving merger and acquisition litigation, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and products liability. He provides practical and strategic […]

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce that Derrick Loving has joined the firm as an associate. Derrick handles matters involving commercial and business litigation, estate and trust litigation and bankruptcy. Derrick advocates for the rights and interests of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and aids trustees and beneficiaries of trusts when litigation arises. […]

IL Senate Bill 1988, drafted by Golan Christie Taglia partner Donald T. Rubin, was recently signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as Public Act 103-0583. The bill was sponsored by the Illinois Property Tax Lawyers Association, which Don also founded. Effective June 1, 2024, the new law will provide taxpayers throughout Cook County […]

Golan Christie Taglia is coordinating a winter coat drive to support those in need in the Chicago community this holiday season. Hosted by the DEI Committee, the drive encourages donations of new or gently used winter coats, boots, accessories and clothing for individuals ranging from newborn to adult. The drive is held from November 15 […]

In a recent article in Tax Trends, partner Donald T. Rubin explores the intricacies of deriving capitalization rates while using the “Income Approach” in the process of calculating property value for real estate tax purposes. His article, entitled “The Use of Capitalization Rates in the Income Approach to Value,” outlines several key ideas, including methodologies […]

Golan Christie Taglia partner Brian T. Whitlock details effective income tax planning strategies for clients and families who knowingly face an end-of-life scenario. Brian’s article, “Pre-Mortem Income Tax Planning,” is the latest installment of his “Untaxingly Yours” column in TAXES – The Tax Magazine. For more information, read the complete article here. Brian T. Whitlock’s […]

Several laws are scheduled to go into effect in Illinois in 2024. A summary of the laws is set forth below: 1. Illinois Child Extended Bereavement Act (New Law) (Effective January 1, 2024) Under the Illinois Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act (the “ICEBLA”), a “covered employer” will be required to provide unpaid, job-protected leave to […]