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On September 24, 2019, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Thrush Aircraft, Inc. selected HMB Legal Counsel (“HMB”) as its counsel, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia approving HMB’s retention on October 2, 2019. Thrush Aircraft ( “Thrush”) is a leading designer and manufacturer and of single-engine light aircraft, primarily used in agriculture operations. Thrush…

HMB represented Launchways in a new partnership deal with Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC. Launchways, founded in 2009, provides business leaders with human resources consulting, employee benefits and commercial insurance solutions. Launchways has guided over 400 customers to overcome insurance and human resources challenges throughout the Midwest. The company recently moved its headquarters to Chicago to accommodate its growing employee…

9/12/19 Chicago, IL 16 HMB team members participated in the 2019 Race Judicata 5k Sprint for Justice. The race celebrates pro bono work and raises funds for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, the city's biggest volunteer-based legal aid provider. Team HMB had a blast racing in support of the CVLS and their mission to represent Chicago's poor and working poor community.…

HMB represented A.M. Money, Inc. in an outside venture capital round led by Lightbank. Founded by Daniel Rogers based on his experience paying for college by enlisting in the United States Army and taking courses online while deployed in a combat unit in Iraq, A.M. Money is a Chicago-based social enterprise that provides low-interest, no-cosigner loans to college students from…

Sean Auton, an HMB partner and member of HMB's Business and Finance practice, gave out plenty of high-fives at Facing Forward to End Homelessness's Board/Resident picnic. Sean works with Facing Forward as a board member. Facing Forward ends the cycle of homelessness by providing housing and social services. Once critical needs such as food and housing are met, clients at…

On 8/15/19, John Wiktor, Chair of HMB's Private Client, Trusts & Estates Group and pictured above in the blue shirt, joined the groundbreaking ceremony for Bethesda Cornerstone Village, in Victoria, Minnesota. The community, one of the first of its kind in the United States, will provide an inclusive environment for active seniors and independent adults with disabilities. John is a Board…

After serving as Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association's SALT committee last year, Samantha Breslow has been appointed as the 2019-2020 Chair. Learn more about Chicago Bar Association here.…

CHICAGO, IL - HMB Legal Counsel, a preeminent provider of legal services in business and finance, litigation, trusts and estates, real estate, state and local taxes and bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights announced that attorney Nathan E. Delman joined the firm as an associate in its growing bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights practice. Nate has over ten years’ experience as a…

HMB represented Quantitative Insights, developer of QuantX, the first-ever FDA-cleared computer-aided breast cancer diagnosis system in radiology, in its sale to Qlarity Imaging, a portfolio company of Paragon Biosciences. Quantitative Insights was founded at the University of Chicago around technology developed at the University and with the support of the University’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Paragon is a…

THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global issues. The Council on Global Affairs is committed to bringing clarity and offering solutions to issues that transcend borders and transform how people, business and governments engage the world.…

This award is presented to one or more individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Institute over an extended period of time. Examples of the activities for which this award has been previously given include sustained and substantial contributions to one of the Institute's designations or educational programs. Learn more about the Institute for Professionals in Taxation here. …

The purpose of the editorial advisory board is to get feedback on Law360's coverage and gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage. David represents clients in multistate planning, audit and controversy matters, including state income, franchise, gross receipts, sales/use and unclaimed property. Hughes is also an adjunct professor of state and local tax…

Lightstream, a Chicago startup that makes cloud-based video production software, announced their $8 million funding round led by Drive Capital. Lightsream's vision is to provide video content creators of all levels with professional-grade production and editing tools through the service's browser-based or downloadable software. Read more about Lightstream and their Series A here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Renee…

2019 Illinois Super Lawyers John W. Guzzardo Richard M. Horwood Fred O. Marcus Marilyn A. Wethekam Jeffrey A. Zaluda 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Karl E. Analo Matthew R. Barrett Brett M. Winterstein Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.…

CHICAGO, IL (December 18, 2018) - Horwood Marcus & Berk (HMB), a preeminent provider of legal services in business and finance, state and local taxes, trusts and estates, litigation, real estate and bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights announced that three attorneys were elevated to partner. Christin A. Handa Christin is a member of HMB's Trusts and Estates Group. She concentrates her practice…

HMB has been selected as a "Go-To Thought Leader" for coverage of State Tax and Local Tax regulations, litigation and legislation. The attorney-authors at HMB analyze developments in their field and provide a deep understanding of issues. The 2018 "Go-To Thought Leadership Awards" recognize 65 exceptional authors and legal organizations for their reporting of complex legislative and litigation news, as…

The Chicago Tax Club, organized in 1933, is a nonprofit association consisting of individual tax professionals employed by corporations and other businesses. The principal function of the organization is providing educational and networking events, in order to assist members in identifying and resolving tax compliance, planning and audit issues relating to their employers.…

Fred Marcus has been selected to be the recipient of this year's Bloomberg Tax State Tax Author of the Year Award. "As the lead author for two State Tax Portfolios and three State Tax Navigators, you have significantly contributed to our state tax analysis. Over the past two years in particular, you have delivered top notch analysis and shown tremendous…

The 2019 Sales Tax Symposium Committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Symposium, including education sessions, receptions and any entertainment and group activities associated with the program. Implementation includes review of prior year evaluations, selection of speakers, and timely procurement, review and submission to IPT staff of required papers and power point presentations for all sessions. The …

We are pleased to announce that HMB earned top recognition in the 2019 edition of  U.S. News - Best Lawyers? "Best Law Firms." Additionally, HMB was named a Tier 1 law firm in Chicago for Trusts & Estates. Richard M. Horwood and Jeffrey A. Zaluda were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Trusts…

Karl Analo will join the University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Board in October for a two year term. The Board is actively involved in promoting alumni events, developing opportunities for student-alumni interaction, providing alumni services, and encouraging alumni giving to the College of Law.…

State and Local Tax trailblazer, Marilyn Wethekam was selected as a leader in Chicago by Crain's Custom Media. She is one of the first women to play a key role in SALT practice on the private side and the first woman to chair the Council On State Taxation (COST). Marilyn is a partner at Horwood Marcus & Berk and co-chair's…

Chowly, a bridge between popular restaurant delivery services such as Uber Eats and DoorDash and a restaurant's POS system, closed a $5.8 million Series A funding round to fuel mass market expansion in the US. Read the full press release on Newswire here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Renee Rossi and Ray Jacobi.…

Clean Chemistry, Inc., a provider of patented chemical solutions and technology for oilfield water treatment, completed a Series B financing with Black Bay Energy Capital. The financial terms of the investment are not disclosed. Read the full press release on Business Wire here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Aaron Werner and Josh Haberkorn.…

" Jordan Goodman Awarded ""Instructor of the Year Award for State Income Tax"" from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation - 6/26/18 Jordan Goodman was awarded the Institute for Professionals in Taxation's (IPT) Instructor of the Year Award for State Income Tax at the 2018 IPT Annual Conference on 6/26/18. This award is in recognition of his significant contribution to…