By: Werner Sabo Many licensed professionals can get in trouble if they don’t properly bill for their time, with one potential minefield involving misclassification of workers. In Orentreich v. John B. Murray Architect, LLC (2020 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 5645 (Sept. 8, 2020), the owner alleged that the architectural firm was […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus recently joined Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute (WCDI), serving as the group’s Indiana representative. WCDI is group of top law firms from across the country that commit themselves to defending employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation related litigation. Members concentrate on delivering quality and cost-effective legal […]

Managing capital member Jeanne Hoffmann and income member Margery Newman have both been selected to this year’s Leading Lawyers’ list of Top Suburban Business Lawyers in the Chicagoland area. Selected attorneys are evaluated based on peer recommendations and represent some of the top lawyers in Illinois. Jeanne was included for […]

Capital member Storrs Downey and associate Jessica Jackler recently co-authored an article for Professional Liability Defense Quarterly, highlighting ‘cancel culture’ and its impact on the workplace. “You’re Canceled! – Tips for Employers to Help Falling Victim to Cancel Culture in the Current Climate” examines cancel culture amid the #MeToo and […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov was recently highlighted in Northern Illinois University (NIU)’s Thousands Strong video event. Rich joined his alma mater, along with other notable NIU alumni, students, faculty and staff in support of the NIU Foundation’s Day of Giving on 11/18-11/20. The event kicked off with a YouTube Live […]

Capital Member Geoff Bryce, income members Juan Anderson, Jeanmarie Calcagno, Tina Paries and of counsel Thomas Sarikas volunteered to assist The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on election day to answer any legal questions for voters. The attorneys made themselves available to answer any pressing questions […]

By: Jessica Jackler In Tonyan v. Dunham’s Athleisure Corp., No. 19-2939 (July 20, 2020), the Seventh Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of the employer in an ADA failure to accommodate case. The employee sued her employer because she was terminated shortly after she provided her employer with […]

By: Jessica Jackler The City of Chicago implemented an emergency travel order, effective July 6, impacting travelers coming into Chicago from states designated as high-risk for COVID-19 cases. Individuals covered by the order are required to quarantine for 14 days. The order will affect employers and employees while it is […]

Income member Brian Rosenblatt participated in the American Bar Association’s 42nd Entertainment & Sports 2020 Virtual Conference on October 2. Brian was part of a group of leading attorneys in the entertainment and sports practice area who conducted several 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring sessions. The conference presented innovative and […]

By: Jessica Jackler In Kurtzhals v. County of Dunn, No. 19-3111 (7th Cir. 2020), the Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the employer in a disability discrimination claim by an employee who was put on temporary paid leave and ordered to undergo a fitness-for-duty […]