Cook County Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement & OSHA ETS Rule Status On December 21, 2021, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that beginning January 3, 2022, patrons age 5 and older will need to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to enter restaurants, bars, indoor fitness facilities, and indoor […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense. This is Kirsten’s third consecutive year listed in Best Lawyers. Werner was highlighted for his […]

Downey & Lenkov was proud to support Legal Prep Charter Academy’s 5th Annual Eat.Drink.Give Gala on June 10. The proceeds benefit Legal Prep’s transition back to the building by ensuring teachers and staff have enough necessary resources to provide high-quality education. Capital member Rich Lenkov and income member Juan Anderson […]

Chicago associate Chase Gruszka recently celebrated success, advancing his UIC John Marshall Law School team to the Semi-Finals in the third annual Martin Luther King National Civil Rights Trial Competition. Over 20 law schools participated in the civil rights themed competition. This year’s virtual competition centered on a First Amendment […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Important Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) was enacted on March 18, there has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the law by employers and practitioners alike. We continue to analyze updated guidance and interpretations to […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Illinois and Indiana have joined other states in issuing Stay-At-Home orders. We address the relevant portions of these orders that may impact your workforce below. When do the orders take effect? Illinois: the order took effect Saturday, March 21 at 5pm CST Indiana: Tuesday, […]

By: Jennifer Cromheecke The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is believed to have emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China from illegally traded wildlife at an animal market. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, the viruses cause respiratory infections. On January 13, the first […]

New England Law/Boston Adjunct Professor of Sexual Violence Law Wendy Murphy joins Rich and Tina to discuss the impact of Harvey Weinstein’s physical condition on his ongoing trial. Frankfurt Kurnit’s Co-Chair of Litigation and Employment’s Tricia Legittino discusses the upcoming PBS trial against Tavis Smiley and the impact of morals […]

By: Jennifer Cromheecke Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a “living” construction material made of microbes that may be able to repair itself, reproduce and even pull carbon dioxide out of the air. Regular concrete is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions according to Dr. Wil […]

Princeton History Professor and CNN contributor Julian Zelizer discusses day 2 of the Trump impeachment trial. Tennessee State Representative Bruce Griffey joins the show to discuss his bill regarding transgender athletes. Attorney Robert VanSumeren discusses his journey from behind bars to practicing attorney. In the Legal Grab Bag, Sentinel Technologies […]