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Goldberg Kohn recently represented CIT Northbridge Credit in its role as sole arranger for a $45 million senior secured credit facility for MVP Payroll Financing LLC.

Richard Kohn comments on a recent a letter submitted to the Financial Stability Board from Secured Finance Network in which SFNet encouraged out-of-court workouts as an alternative to formal bankruptcy proceedings for countries other than the United States.

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has selected 16 Goldberg Kohn attorneys for inclusion in its Best Lawyers list. Five additional attorneys were recognized as "Ones to Watch."

Goldberg Kohn represented firm client CIT Northbridge Credit (CNC) in two recent lending transactions – one with Intermetal Rebar LLC and another with F Street Investments. Combined value for the transactions was in excess of $75 million.

Goldberg Kohn ranks fourth in Chicago’s midsized law firm market for our attorney’s work in banking and finance, bankruptcy and financial services, real estate, class-action defense, intellectual property and labor and employment litigation, among other areas.

David Chizewer discusses a proposed Senate bill aimed at bolstering the government’s enforcement actions under the FCA in Law360.

Litigation against three manufacturers that significantly polluted a East Chicago, Indiana neighborhood for years is moving forward following a ruling on July 26 by a federal judge. The contamination by lead and arsenic is so bad that the US EPA designated the area as a Superfund cleanup site in 2009.

Goldberg Kohn’s client Southside Recycling recently filed a second lawsuit against the City of Chicago alleging politically motivated legal violations.

GK Commercial Finance attorneys Seth Good, Kara Ervin and Alexandria Filush represented TCW in their finance of Atlantic Squared’s acquisition of Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply, Inc.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce Joseph Zizzo, a principal in the firm’s Commercial Finance Group, was selected as one of SFNet’s 2021 40 Under 40 honorees for his achievements in legal services.

Goldberg Kohn Corporate, Securities & Tax Group attorneys Ross Friedman and Deni Caplan represented Traverse Pointe Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Redi-Bag, Inc.

Rigo Fernandez, a second-year Chicago Kent law student, is the 2021 recipient of the Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois (HLSF) Scholarship that Goldberg Kohn has funded for several years.

Goldberg Kohn Commercial Finance Group principals Emily Englert Edsenga and Sarah Griggs share their personal perspectives and advice for women in the secured finance field. Their profiles were featured in the May 2021 edition of "The Secured Lender" magazine.

Partner David Chizewer was featured in The Chicago Sun Times, explaining why the new metal recycling facility proposed for Chicago's Southeast Side will be the most environmentally conscious metal recycling operation in the country. 

Associate Ming Russell discusses how corporate and finance lawyers and in-house counsel are struggling through excessive delays in receiving termination leases between the overloaded Small Business Administration, government and bank closures, and attorneys navigating this new issue with increased frequency.

The Circuit Court of Cook County ruled in favor of Goldberg Kohn’s client, landlord Ponte Gadea Chicago, LLC, rejecting tenant Banana Republic's attempt to avoid paying rent on its Michigan Avenue store based on circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partner David Chizewer was quoted in Law360 and The Chicago Sun-Times in regard to a dispute over the move of a scrap metal facility to the southeast side of Chicago.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce that 13 of the firm's principals have been recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2021. In addition, one young attorney at the firm has been honored as a Rising Star this year.

Goldberg Kohn has elected Alison M. Carrizales, Kevan W. Ventura and Jenna A. Ward as Principals effective January 1, 2021. The firm also welcomes six new Associates.

Judge Feinerman issues summary judgment ruling for Goldberg Kohn client Cook County.

Goldberg Kohn client success leads partner firm, Taylor Wessing, to win honor from The Lawyer Awards.

Goldberg Kohn is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked nationally and regionally in the 2021 "Best Law Firms" report from U.S. News - Best Lawyers. Eight different practices were ranked in the publication.

Judge Barrett has listed the Cook County case among her most important decisions while serving on the 7th Circuit.

As we continue to serve our clients during this uncertain time, Goldberg Kohn is regularly publishing updates on how businesses can respond more effectively to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing regulations and programs that have been instituted.

Danielle Johnson shares insights on the recent decision overturning the Lanham Act’s ban on registering “immoral or scandalous” trademarks as it violates the First Amendment in Iancu v. Brunetti, including an analysis of the majority and dissenting opinions and the possible implications of this decision.

Danielle Juhle has been honored by the Commercial Finance Association (CFA) and The Secured Finance Lender in their 40 Under 40 Awards. The 40 Under 40 Awards honor the achievements of young finance professionals and service providers from the CFA community. The awards recipients illustrate a commitment to excellence in their careers, as well as dedication to their families, communities and those in need.