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If you live in Cook County, now is the time to confirm that you are receiving all applicable property tax exemptions. These exemptions can significantly reduce your annual property tax bill. Property tax exemptions include: These exemptions can provide substantial savings. For example, the Homeowner’s Exemption alone saves homeowners $950 on average per year. You […]

Nichole M. F. Siedlarczyk, Partner at Golan Christie Taglia LLP, has been recognized by Crain’s Business as a 2026 Notable Woman in Law. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding women attorneys who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and meaningful contributions to the legal and business communities. A respected corporate lawyer, Nichole advises businesses and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries […]

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). This ruling applies retroactively, meaning companies may be able to seek refunds for tariffs already paid. The Supreme Court declined to address the process for tariff refunds. That question has been remanded to the lower […]

For years, Schedule A litigation offered rights holders a powerful mechanism to confront widespread online infringement. Schedule A cases became synonymous with speed and scale, by allowing plaintiffs to proceed against multiple anonymous sellers in a single action, seeking early injunctive relief. That era has ended. What has emerged in its place is a more […]

Employers are increasingly utilizing AI-powered tools to screen resumes, analyze video interviews, and to predict a candidate’s potential for success within the organization. While these tools offer unprecedented efficiency and data-driven insights, they also carry substantial legal risks, which are explored in more detail below. Kistler et al. v. Eightfold AI Inc.: The Privacy & […]

For online sellers and businesses, being sued in a Schedule A, intellectual-property action can be disorienting, and cause immediate action. Defendants often learn of the lawsuit only after payment accounts are frozen, storefronts are disabled, or online platforms remove listings without warning. The complaint itself may list dozens, if not hundreds of defendants anonymously, with […]

For more than a decade, Schedule A litigation was one of the most efficient enforcement tools available to intellectual property owners facing widespread online infringement. Concentrated largely in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, these cases allowed rights holders to proceed against large numbers of anonymous online sellers in a single […]

Brief Overview On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) voted to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (“2024 Guidance”). The rescission is effective immediately, but it does not change federal anti-harassment law or state harassment protections. The 2024 Guidance The 2024 Guidance was designed to provide a comprehensive […]

We are excited to announce that 14 of our talented attorneys have been selected as 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! Super Lawyers is an exclusive recognition driven by peer recognition and proven research that highlights the top 5% of talent throughout the nation with Rising Stars highlighting the next generation of talent. GCT is […]