Spring 2020 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How Commercial Insurance Policies Define And Cover “Business Interruption”
- Is Your Business Prepared To Identify And Address A Cybersecurity Breach?
- GCT ALERT: Coronavirus Summary
- GCT Welcomes A New Partner
Winter 2020 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How The Broad Scope Of The Secure Act Will Affect Retirement Plans
- The Challenges Marijuana Businesses Face Choosing And Protecting Trademarks
- A Streamlined Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Process For Small Businesses
- How Cannabis Law Amendment And A Recent Appellate Court Decision May Affect Employers
- GCT Attorneys Recognized For Professional Excellence
Fall 2019 Newsletter
In this issue:
- New Illinois Law Significantly Changes Sexual Harassment Rules And Employer Responsibilities
- What You Need To Know About Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance And Illinois’ Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act
- How Standards Of Morality May Affect Your Trademark Decisions
- GCT Attorneys Recognized For Commitment To Professional Excellence As The GCT Family Continues To Grow
Summer 2019 Newsletter
In this issue:
- New Federal Tax Laws Amend Deductibility Of Government Fines
- New EEO-1 Reporting Requirements And Salary History Ban
- What You Should Know About Amazon’s Brand Registry
- GCT Attorneys Recognized And Honored
Spring 2019 Newsletter
In this issue:
- The Basics Of The Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) And What Your Business Must Do To Comply
- New Salary Minimums Proposed By The Department Of Labor (DOL) And California Requires Harassment Training For Everyone
- The Trademark Trial And Appeal Board (TTAB) Pilot Program That Could Expedite The Trademark Cancellation Process
- Golan Christie Taglia Welcomes New Litigation Attorney, Announces Partner Promotions, And Introduces A Learning Series
Winter 2019 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Is Your Condo Association In Violation Of The Law?
- What Is A Safe Note And Does It Make Crowdfunding Safer?
- Social Security Administration To Begin Sending Out No-match Letters In 2019
- Well-drafted Expense Reimbursement Policy Necessary To Stop Abuses By Employees
- The Benefits And Perils Of Collaboration Software
Fall 2018 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How Should You Respond to Defamatory Online Reviews?
- Property Tax Breaks That Could Benefit You.
- More laws Passed To Protect Pay Equality And Illinois Amendments To Nursing Mothers Workplace Act.
Summer 2018 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Does Your Business Qualify For A Tax Incentive program?
- GCT Participates In An Event That Is Close To Our collective Heart
- Update On Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Laws And A supreme Court Decision Affecting Employment agreements
- Addressing Negative Online Reviews When They Go Big
Spring 2018 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How The New Partnership Tax Audit Rules Apply To You
- Complying With Religious Garb Law And Binding Non-compete Agreements
- Reasons To Consider Hiring A Property Tax Attorney
- Should You Respond To A Cease And Desist Letter?
Winter 2018 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How business owners can safeguard against personal liability
- Cease and desist measures to protect against intellectual property infringement
- Increases in minimum wage rates and social media’s impact on business policy
- Golan Christie Taglia expands its property tax assessment practice
Fall 2017 Newsletter
In this issue:
- How to safeguard your business against cyberattacks
- What to consider when sponsoring a retirement plan
- New California laws and managing biometric data
- Golan Christie Taglia welcomes a new attorney
Summer 2017 Newsletter
In this issue:
- What happens to parents’ rights when a child turns 18?
- Get ready to comply with new Federal requirements
- How recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions may affect your business
- Our paralegal team shares expertise at annual event
Spring 2017 Newsletter
In this issue:
- From Our Managing Partner
- A guide for all new business owners
- Ensure compliance with labor laws – old and new
- How to avoid copyright infringement
- Leading Lawyers list names twenty GCT attorneys
Winter 2017 Newsletter
In this issue:
- From Our Managing Partner
- Unclaimed Property
- Welcome Neil Johnson
- Barbara Yong Receives TMA’s Outstanding Service Award
- New Employment Laws for 2017
- "Work-For-Hire” Doctrine as Protection for your Software
- Beverly Berneman’s Blog Makes ABA Journal’s Top 100 List
Fall 2016 Newsletter
In this issue:
- From Our Managing Partner
- Updates to Group Benefit Plans
- Extensive Changes to Illinois LLC Act
- New Laws Prohibit Employers From Asking Applicants About Salary History
- Jury Awards Employee $550,000 In Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
- When It’s Too Good To Be True: The Underground Market For Intellectual Property
- UPDATE: UFADAA Becomes Law
Summer 2016 Newsletter
In this issue:
- From Our Managing Partner
- Tips For Family-run Businesses
- What Happens To My Digital Assets When I Die?
- 7th Circuit Decision Outlaws Class Action Waivers In Employment Contracts
- Chicago Passes Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
- Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) Becomes Law
- Golan & Christie Attorneys Once Again Receive Peer Recognition
Spring 2016 Newsletter
In this issue:
- From Our Managing Partner
- New Public Notice Requirement
- EEOC’s Proposed Pay Reporting Rules Designed to Thwart Discriminatory Payment Practices
- New Public Notice Requirement for Certain Businesses and Establishments
- Golan & Christie is Pleased to Announce a New Associate!
- Saltiel named Best Lawers' 2016 Entertainment Law
- New Rule Changes Which Employees Qualify As “exempt” From Overtime Pay
- Medical Marijuana In The Workplace
- Report From The 60th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Sponsored By John Marshall Law School
- Guns In The Workplace
- New Public Notice Requirement For Certain Businesses and Establishments
- Partners Present Seminar
Winter 2016 Newsletter
In this issue:
- New Hope For The Illinois Entrepreneur
- ACA Reporting Requirements For Large Employers Begin In 2016
- Time To Review Your Employment Agreements!
- Intellectual Property Suits That Will Not Be Heard By The U.S. Supreme Court
Fall 2015 Newsletter
In this issue:
- NLRB Expands The Joint-Employer Standard
- Golan & Christie Welcomes New Attorneys
- City Of Chicago Minimum Wage Rate Now $10 Per Hour, Will Increase To $13 Per Hour
- Obligations Under The Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation Act
- How To Develop (And Keep!) An Effective Trademark
Summer 2015 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Golan & Christie Welcomes New Attorneys
- More Cities And States Requiring Paid Sick Leave
- Private Employers In Illinois May Give Employment Preference To Veterans
- Donald Trump Wants His Name To Be Disremembered
- Consumers Can’t Confuse A Fictional Product With A Real One
- Beastie Boys Slay Monster
- Running For Ken
Spring 2015 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Chapter 11 As A Remedy For Businesses In Financial Crisis
- NLRB’s General Counsel Issues Guidelines For Employee Handbooks
- Your Website Needs A Checkup
- Google Announces A Marketplace To Buy And Sell Patents
- Golan & Christie Partner Convinces IRS To Approve Unusual Voluntary Compliance Program Proposal
- Golan & Christie Opens New Location In Northbrook
- Congratulations To Golan & Christie’s Clients!
Winter 2015 Newsletter
In this issue:
- ESOPs: The Ultimate Succession Solution
- G&C Attorneys Earn Spots on 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers List and 2015 Leading Lawyers List
- New OSHA Regulations Impose Immediate Reporting Obligations
- Illinois Supreme Court Sides With Employers In Defeating Alleged 'Whistleblower' Claim
- IP Law Alerts - Report On The U.S. Supreme Court’s Busy Intellectual Property Docket
- Golan & Christie Welcomes New Attorney
Fall 2014 Newsletter
In this issue:
- New Illinois Caregiver Law
- What is a 401(k) Fiduciary to Do?
- New Illinois 'Ban The Box' Law goes Into Effect January 1
- Social Media Policies Continue to Make Headlines
- U.S. Supreme Court Decision Puts Software Patents In Jepordy
- Even Established Trademarks Can Evoke The Wrong Message
- Agence France-Presse And Getty Images Liable For Copywright
- False Positive Reviews Are Just As Bad As False Negative Reviews
- Best Practices in Client Advocay: From Beginning to Bitter End
Summer 2014 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Lessons From A Family Business Owner
- Do We Have To Train Employees To Spot Potential Sexual Misconduct?
- Employers With Federal Contracts Must Follow New Executive Orders On Increased Minimum Wage And Anti-Discrimination
- Illinois Passes New Pregnancy Accommodation Law
- U.S. Supreme Court Decides Fee Shifting In Patent Cases
- Using Selfies For Business Promotion
- Fyretv Sues Amazon Claiming Trademark Infringement
- U.S. Supreme Court Puts Raging Bull Infringement Suit Back Into The Ring
Winter 2014 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Is Your Business a Good Candidate for Crowdfunding?
- Illinois Employers Prohibited From Discriminating Against Registered Medical Marijuana Users
- The National Labor Relations Board Is Targeting Overly-Broad Employment Policies
- Golan & Christie Welcomes New Partner
- Statewide Corporate Scam
Fall 2013 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes
- Impact Of New Concealed Carry Gun Law
- Affordable Care Act Mandate For Employers Delayed, Notice To Employees Still Required
Summer 2013 Newsletter
In this issue:
- The Future of Same-Sex Marriages
- How Will the Invalidation of the Defense of Marriage Act Impact Bankruptcy Filings?
- Employment Law Alerts
Spring 2013 Newsletter
In this issue:
- Protecting Your Website
- Estate Planning Across State Lines
- Employment Law Alerts
Winter 2013 Newsletter
In this issue:
- The Impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 On Individuals
- Two Things You May Not Know About the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act
- Employment Law Alerts