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In a first-ever ruling, a New York criminal court has found that the Defendant’s AI chat history is not protected from disclosure to the prosecution by either the attorney-client privilege or the work-product doctrine. United States v. Heppner, 2026 WL 436479 (February 17, 2026). Recognizing the momentous effect his opinion will have, Judge Rakoff carefully […]

On March 19, 2026, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC fundamentally altering the landscape of wage-and-hour compliance by separating Illinois law from long-standing federal law. Overview of Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC The litigation originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when Amazon required its non-exempt employees to undergo […]

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down the “Liberation Day” and other tariffs imposed by the administration in February and April 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On March 4, Judge Richard Eaton at the Court of International Trade (CIT) ordered the administration to begin the process of refunding importers […]

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 […]