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The Illinois Legislature recently passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, a law expected to take effect on January 1, 2026, pending the governor’s signature. This legislation will impose new requirements on employers in warehouse distribution centers, particularly those using work quotas. In a new client alert, Gregory Abrams breaks down key provisions of the Act. Read more at the link in the comments. #TuckerEllis #WarehouseWorkerProtectionAct #IllinoisLaw #EmploymentLaw

March 21, 2025, marks the deadline for most companies to file their initial Beneficial Owner reports under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—but with a blanket stay on enforcement, many are holding off. Recent announcements from FinCEN and the U.S. Department of the Treasury confirm that no penalties will be enforced for failure to file at this time. Meanwhile, legislative and legal challenges could reshape reporting requirements. Read our latest Client Alert from Erica E. McGregor, Kristen Baracy, and Grayson Sieg for key updates and what this means for your business. #CorporateTransparencyAct #CTA #Compliance #FinCEN #BusinessLaw

Congratulations to Laura Hong and Jennifer Mesko for being named among Crain's Cleveland Business's 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys! Read more at the link in comments.

Congratulations to Cheska Tolentino, JD, MPA! Super Lawyers has named Cheska to the 2025 list of New Jersey Rising Stars? in the area of Business Litigation. Learn more on our website, linked in the comments.

Leaders who embrace diverse perspectives often drive innovation, introduce fresh problem-solving strategies, and foster collaboration in ways that create lasting change. Strong leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it's about empowering others, challenging the status quo, and opening doors for future generations. Susan Racey, a partner in our Trusts & Estates Group, reflects on the outcomes of the leadership roles she’s held throughout her career: “I have been given the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary professionals to effectuate real positive change, including helping to modernize and significantly improve Ohio trust, estate probate and family laws, bring peace of mind to thousands of people, lift up others, and show folks that they are capable of things they did not know possible.” In our next Women’s History Month spotlight, Susan offers her advice to the next generation of women in leadership.

At Tucker Ellis, we’re driven by the idea that meaningful relationships are critical to success—and we encourage our attorneys to seek every opportunity to learn from others around them. Good mentors guide, support, and inspire those around them—and the very best leave an impact that lasts for generations. In this week’s Women’s History Month spotlight, Chelsea Mikula, partner and co-chair of our Business Litigation Practice Group, shares the influence of a career-spanning mentor: retired TE partner Rita Maimbourg.

This week, we welcomed back our partners from another successful annual meeting—this year in sunny Orlando! The gathering was a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and chart the course for the year ahead. We’re excited to build on the energy and ideas from the event as we continue delivering exceptional service to our clients. ? Check out some highlights from the trip below! ? #TuckerEllis #AnnualMeeting #Leadership #Collaboration

We’re excited to share our 2024 Hallways annual report, highlighting a year of growth, success, and impact. From expanding into new markets to securing major client victories and earning top industry accolades, 2024 was a milestone year. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and giving back remains stronger than ever, and we’re looking forward to another great year ahead. Read the full report below. #TuckerEllis #AnnualReport #LegalExcellence #Growth #ClientSuccess

Women remain underrepresented in intellectual property law, particularly in the patent field. That’s why having strong women role models—whether as firm partners, in-house counsel, or inventors—is critical for fostering inclusion and inspiration in the profession. In our latest Women’s History Month spotlight, Anna (Stanton) Nelson, an associate in our Intellectual Property Department, shares how seeing women in IP law excel while balancing their careers and families has shaped her outlook: “On really busy days, I sometimes contemplate whether I want kids in my future—work alone can take up so much of my time and energy,” Anna says. “But then I remind myself of the women I know who do it every day, which gives me motivation and hope that I can do it, too.”

Happy International Women’s Day! With origins tracing back to 1908, International Women’s Day has evolved into a celebration of women’s contributions to society, culture, and progress. Today, we’re continuing our recognition of Women’s History Month by introducing Madeline Dennis and Melissa Kelly, co-chairs of our Women’s Initiative internal resource group and two of Tucker Ellis’s newest partners. In their profiles, both Madeline and Melissa offer unique perspectives on successfully balancing the personal and professional aspects of their lives.