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Hannah Batsche

Talk It Out: The Importance of Effective and Consistent Communication in Construction Projects

While good communication alone may not guarantee the success of a construction project, a lack of communication among the project team will almost always doom a project to failure. With so many moving parts, clear and consistent… more

Best Practices, Building Codes, Client Communication, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry

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Ilana Bley

Your Guide to the Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, made some of the most significant changes to the tax law since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Absent further legislation, many of the provisions… more

Bonus Depreciation, Business Taxes, Charitable Donations, Clean Energy, Estate Tax

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Mark Brookstein

Coldplay Gate: What if It Happened at Your Company?

The internet lit up recently with viral footage from a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip, now dubbed by some as “Coldplay Gate,” depicts the married CEO of Astronomer, Inc., having an… more

Adverse Employment Action, Anti-Harassment Policies, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management

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John Byrne

Ten Talks: The Future of Private Equity

In this first episode, Gould & Ratner's Chief Marketing Officer, John Byrne, interviews Corporate Partner Fred Tannenbaum about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on private equity, as well as what the future holds for… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Fund Managers, Investors, Private Equity, Risk Assessment

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Paul Carroll

5 Things You Need to Know About the Recent Illinois Ruling on Force Majeure and COVID-19

The first reported substantive ruling by a judge sitting in Illinois on the legal implications of whether COVID-19 and the resulting governmental shelter-in-place orders relieve a tenant’s obligation to pay rent pursuant to a… more

Business Interruption, Commercial Bankruptcy, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms

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Alec Cerqueira

How Could the Lower Courts’ Loss of Nationwide Injunction Power Impact Your Business?

On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision on review of three federal court orders that have blocked—on a nationwide basis—implementation of President Trump’s executive order restricting so-called “birthright… more

Citizenship, Constitutional Challenges, Employment Litigation, Executive Orders, Federal Labor Laws

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Ellen Chapelle

Talk It Out: The Importance of Effective and Consistent Communication in Construction Projects

While good communication alone may not guarantee the success of a construction project, a lack of communication among the project team will almost always doom a project to failure. With so many moving parts, clear and consistent… more

Best Practices, Building Codes, Client Communication, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry

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Robert Chidester

Ten Talks: New Pathways for Companies Looking for Capital

Welcome to Ten Talks With Gould & Ratner, a new video series of 10-minute conversations with some of our firm's most experienced attorneys, discussing the latest trends they're seeing in a variety of the industries we serve. In… more

Business Valuations, Capital Raising, Convertible Debt, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Equity Financing

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Daniel Crowley

5 Things You Need to Know About the Recent Illinois Ruling on Force Majeure and COVID-19

The first reported substantive ruling by a judge sitting in Illinois on the legal implications of whether COVID-19 and the resulting governmental shelter-in-place orders relieve a tenant’s obligation to pay rent pursuant to a… more

Business Interruption, Commercial Bankruptcy, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms

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Emily Wessel Farr

NLRB Issues Guidance for Employers Enforcing OSHA’s ETS on Vaccine Mandates

The Acting Associate General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently published a memorandum addressing the types of bargaining obligations under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) that may arise out of… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Duty to Bargain, Employer Mandates, NLRA, NLRB

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David Hoeppner

Corporate Transparency Act Will Require New Layer of Compliance for Private Companies

A vast number of private businesses will face new requirements on how – and whether – they report their beneficial ownership interests to the U.S. government, effective at the start of 2024. While the time for compliance starts… more

Beneficial Owner, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, IRS

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Patrick Johnson

Biden Administration Sets Roadmap for Building Decarbonization

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released the first federal blueprint to decarbonize the building sector, which accounts for over a third of the nation’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. This plan, developed by the… more

Biden Administration, Building Standards, Construction Industry, Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Ammara Khan

The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Business: Staying Ahead of the Curve

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10.” These wise words from Bill Gates remind us not to let ourselves be “lulled into inaction.”… more

Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Ethical Standards, Hiring & Firing

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Daniel Lewis

New DOL Proposal Would Expand Overtime Pay to Millions of Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new proposed rule that – if it becomes final – would extend overtime pay to over 3 million American workers. Annual Salary Threshold for EAP Exemptions Increases to $55,068-… more

Comment Period, Department of Labor (DOL), EAP, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Abby Mahony

Your Guide to the Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, made some of the most significant changes to the tax law since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Absent further legislation, many of the provisions… more

Bonus Depreciation, Business Taxes, Charitable Donations, Clean Energy, Estate Tax

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David Michael

Coldplay Gate: What if It Happened at Your Company?

The internet lit up recently with viral footage from a “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip, now dubbed by some as “Coldplay Gate,” depicts the married CEO of Astronomer, Inc., having an… more

Adverse Employment Action, Anti-Harassment Policies, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management

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David Newman

Copyright Small Claims Court Established as Part of Spending and COVID-19 Relief Package

Included in the $2.3 trillion spending and coronavirus pandemic relief package signed Sunday, December 27th, by President Trump was the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act, an alternative dispute… more

CASE Act, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Office

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Karin O'Connell

Illinois Supreme Court Finds Insurance Coverage for Alleged Violations of BIPA

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled late last week in favor of a company seeking insurance coverage for defense of a lawsuit alleging the company had violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA). The ruling in the case, West… more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Zachary Pestine

Cook County’s New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance to Replace Earned Sick Leave

Effective December 31, 2023, Cook County’s new Paid Leave Ordinance (the Ordinance) will require employers to provide 40 hours of paid leave (i.e., leave that can be used for any reason) during a 12-month period. The Ordinance… more

Accrued Benefits, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Employee Benefits, Illinois, Local Ordinance

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Jeffrey Rambach

The Latest COVID-19 Stimulus: Highlights of Key Tax Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, 2021) was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 to address the continuing economic impact on employers and employees the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed. The ARPA… more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Biden Administration, CARES Act, Child Tax Credit, COBRA

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Richard Reizen

Talk It Out: The Importance of Effective and Consistent Communication in Construction Projects

While good communication alone may not guarantee the success of a construction project, a lack of communication among the project team will almost always doom a project to failure. With so many moving parts, clear and consistent… more

Best Practices, Building Codes, Client Communication, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry

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Hrishikesh Shah

What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Benefits Provisions in the OBBBA

On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted into law with President Donald Trump’s signature. Although the OBBBA’s tax and spending provisions tend to receive greater media attention, it also contains several… more

Child Care, Employee Benefits, Employer Responsibilities, HDHPs, Health Savings Accounts

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Eric Sparks

Best Practices for Coping With Project Modifications, Suspension and Termination During the Age of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, owners and developers find themselves facing the prospect of continued project disruptions. While almost every governmental shutdown order has allowed construction activities to continue as… more

Business Interruption, Collaboration, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Contract Drafting

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Fred Tannenbaum

Aspirational Attributes to Being and Staying an “A” Lawyer

Abraham Lincoln said that “[i]n war, both sides think that God is with them. Both may be wrong but only one may be right.” Like Lincoln’s wartime adversaries, most lawyers I know think that they are at the pinnacle of their… more

Business Development, Client Retention, Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners

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Vanessa Tiradentes

Main Street Lending Program Now Provides Opportunities for Nonprofits

Nearly three months after its initial announcement, on June 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve launched its Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), offering additional support for small and mid-size businesses struggling as a result of… more

501(c)(19), 501(c)(3), Borrowers, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Jennifer Tolsky

Your Guide to the Tax Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017, made some of the most significant changes to the tax law since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Absent further legislation, many of the provisions… more

Bonus Depreciation, Business Taxes, Charitable Donations, Clean Energy, Estate Tax

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Aaron Whyte

10 Things a Real Estate Investor Should Know About the Big Beautiful Bill

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed into law and introduced many changes to the tax code and federal spending priorities. The OBBBA has wide-ranging implications for the real estate market. Here… more

Affordable Housing, Agricultural Sector, Bonus Depreciation, Borrowers, Investors

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