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Jun 18, 2021

Rich Lenkov Authors Business Insurance Article on COVID-19 & Other Infectious Disease Presumptions

Capital member Rich Lenkov wrote an article for Business Insurance on COVID-19 presumptions and the future of other infectious diseases in workers’ compensation. “Tips for Rebutting COVID-19 Presumptions” notes that many states that have enacted presumption statutes, but have not provided guidance on overcoming the presumption. Rich examines Illinois’ presumption—signed […]

Jun 17, 2021

Kirsten Kaiser Kus Named a CLM Professionals of the Year Finalist

Downey & Lenkov is proud to announce that income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus has been named a finalist for Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) Professionals of the Year Awards in the Outside Defense Counsel category. Nominations were based on their individual commitment to CLM, leadership in the industry and significant contribution to the success […]

Jun 17, 2021

BDL Sponsors NIU Law’s 16th Annual Golf Outing

Downey & Lenkov proudly sponsored Northern Illinois University College of Law’s 16th Annual Law Golf Outing at River Heights Golf Course on June 11. Proceeds from the event went towards the NIU Law Council’s Student Scholarship Fund and other related alumni programs. The NIU Alumni Council is comprised of alumni […]

May 28, 2021

Brian Rosenblatt Breaks Down Livestream Licenses for PA Presenters

Chicago income member Brian Rosenblatt presented “Livestreams, Licenses and Special Clauses” for Pennsylvania Presenters on May 19. The presentation covered various types of licenses independent venues need to secure in order to livestream performances, performance cancellation insurance, contract force majeure issues and more. Pennsylvania Presenters is a non-profit organization dedicated […]

Apr 23, 2021

Cary Schwimmer Presents at SHRM-Memphis Employment Law Conference”

Of counsel Cary Schwimmer present “When Differences Become Dangerous” at the 2021 SHRM-Memphis Legal Conference: Unmasking Solutions for the Changing Workplace on April 20. The hybrid in-person and virtual conference covered a range of topics including: Possible immigration and FLSA policy changes under President Biden that could affect employers Best […]

Apr 22, 2021

Indiana Supreme Court Holds Store Managers Cannot Be Individually Liable in Slip/Trip & Fall Cases

By: Jeff Kehl The Indiana Supreme Court recently ruled that store managers cannot be held liable for negligent hiring and retaining store employees or for the existence of allegedly hazardous store conditions. The Branscomb v. Walmart, 20S-CQ-515 (April 7, 2021) opinion ends a growing trend of naming store managers as […]

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Chicago, Illinois

312-377-1501


Crown Point, Indiana

219-488-2590


Indianapolis, Indiana

219-488-2590


Milwaukee, Wisconsin

414-758-3367