Month: March 2025
2025 Super Lawyers Awards – Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC
We are proud to announce that six of our attorneys at Rock Fusco & Connelly – Matt Connelly, Jay Rock, Pat Moran, Eileen Rosen, David Miller, and Cory D. Anderson – have been recognized on the 2025 Super Lawyers list. This distinguished honor, awarded to the top 5% of attorneys through a peer-influenced and research-driven process, highlights their exceptional legal skills and
Corporate Transparency Act
On March 2, The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a significant shift in the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Under the new policy, The U.S. Treasury Department will no longer enforce penalties or fines related to the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines. Furthermore, even after forthcoming rule changes take
Illinois Banking and Credit Industry Moves to Quash Law Prohibiting Card Swipe Fees
Banking and credit trade groups asked a Chicago federal judge late Monday to permanently overturn a law which would prohibit banks from collecting “swipe fees” on tax and tip portions of credit and debit card payment transactions. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which was approved as part of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2024 budget legislation, stemmed from heavy
Blackstone faces $346 million foreclosure on River North office building
Following a movement of buildings being seized by its lenders, a River North office building is on course to join the list. The office building, located at 350 N. Orleans St., is controlled by Blackstone, a New York based private equity firm. Blackstone bought the property for $378 million in 2015 and subsequently spent another
Jose Maria Olazabal to join the firm as a Transactional Associate Attorney
We are excited to announce that Jose Maria Olazabal will be joining us as an Associate Attorney in our Transactional Practice Group following his graduation from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and successful completion of the July Bar Exam. Jose has been an integral part of our team since 2023, serving as a Law