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 […]

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 […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce recently presented for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on March 16. Geoff joined a panel discussing insurance coverage issues arising out of COVID-19. Topics included: Property/business interruption Commercial general liability Workers’ compensation Cyber insurance Employment practices liability insurance Learn more about ASCE.

Capital member Geoff Bryce spoke at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Construction Committee’s mid-year committee meeting on March 31. Geoff discussed insurance and liability issues facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19. ACREL is a national organization recognizing attorneys who are distinguished for their skill, experience […]

Every day, companies face an abundance of premises liability claims such as comparative negligence, open and obvious hazards, natural accumulation, spoliation of evidence and many more. Capital member Storrs Downey and income member Jeff Kehl recently co-authored an updated comprehensive overview of Illinois & Indiana premises liability that all employers […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov and income member Brian Rosenblatt recently gave a presentation to Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law’s Entertainment Law class on March 24. Scott Prestin (COL ’95), the director of the documentary, also joined. Rich and Scott discussed creating CHILA productions, producing “’85: The Greatest Team In Football History” […]

Of counsel Samuel Levine was recently quoted in a Levelset article, “How to Minimize Risk on Government Construction Projects.” The article highlights a common misconception that government projects are safer and more secure compared to private jobs. Samuel was quoted on the importance of keeping track of lien and bond […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus conducted mock interviews for Valparaiso University on March 17. Kirsten, an alumni of Valparaiso University’s former school of law, acted as the students’ mock interviewer, helping them identify their interview strengths and weaknesses during the 30 minute practice interviews. She also provided valuable feedback for […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov recently led a team of colleagues including income member Juan Anderson and Erin Rosati for Legal Prep Charter Academy’s 9th Annual Trvia Night. NIU College of Law Chief of Staff and Assistant Dean of Strategic Communications Melody Mitchell also led a team of NIU College of […]

Chicago income member Jeff Kehl recently published an article for CLM Magazine titled, “Discovering New Protections.” Jeff breaks down Burdess v. Cottrell, Inc., a case of first impression Jeff successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court. The case examined whether a workers’ compensation lienholder is subject to written discovery from […]