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In August of 2012, Taylor Swift released her fourth studio album, “Red.” The lead single on the album “We are Never Ever Getting Back Together” was about never renewing her relationship with her former boyfriend, rumored to be Jake Gyllenhaal. Seldom in life do we adopt absolutes such as “Never Ever.” There always seem to […]

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce that Steven Shaw has joined the firm as a senior associate attorney! Steve concentrates his practice in tax and estate planning, and IRS controversy. Steve earned his J.D. from Indiana University – Bloomington and prior to his legal career, worked for various tax preparation, planning and consulting firms. […]

Who knew, right? I recently saw an email from the Field Museum encouraging people to make a will, with a link to a free platform that will help do it. You do not need to include a bequest to the Field Museum, but you could, and look at all the amazing work they do with […]

Property owners across Illinois – it’s that time again! The 2025 assessment cycle is in full swing and you have, or soon will have, received a notification from your township letting you know your property’s 2025 assessment value. Whether your property is up for reassessment, or you’re simply keeping an eye on your tax bill, […]

Introduction A long time ago—well, in 2022—the forces of petitioners at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) believed they had secured a decisive victory. The Vidal Memo had curtailed discretionary denials under Fintiv, restoring predictability to inter partes review (“IPR”) strategy. For a time, the galaxy of patent litigation settled into a familiar rhythm, […]

Every July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage increases according to the Consumer Price Index or by 2.5%, whichever is lower. The minimum wage increase applies to Chicago employers with 4 or more employees. Effective July 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Chicago increases from $16.20 per hour to $16.60 per hour. Effective July 1, 2025, the […]

On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “Federal Circuit”) ruled that the President’s “Liberation Day” and other tariffs will remain in effect until it rules on an appeal of a decision blocking the tariffs by the Court of International Trade. In V.O.S. Selections. Inc. v. Trump, the Court […]

I. Introduction Gay Pride symbols, slogans, and designs have long served as potent emblems of the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and struggle for equality. From the rainbow flag to the slogan “Love is Love,” these symbols encapsulate cultural meaning far beyond the commercial sphere. Yet, in recent years, they have become fixtures in mainstream marketing, particularly […]

On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that strengthens the rights of employees filing reverse discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the federal law which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national […]