Downey & Lenkov held its first annual Construction Open House on November 21. Brief presentations were given throughout the evening as attendees enjoyed hors’ d’oeuvres, cocktails and networking with members of our construction group. Income members Margery Newman, Tom Sarikas and of counsel Samuel Levine started off the evening with […]

By: Cary Schwimmer Lawyers who conduct union-avoidance training for management always include “TIPS” — the acronym for the four things an employer can’t do to employees when there is pro-union activity going on in the company: THREATEN INTERROGATE (including soliciting grievances from employees) PROMISE (including impliedly promising to fix what […]

Downey & Lenkov recently had the opportunity to spend time with members of The Boulevard, a local homeless shelter. Attorneys and staff participated in The Boulevard’s “Share-A-Meal” program, serving hot food to the shelter’s 64 residents. Once food was prepped and served, volunteers sat and conversed with residents over dinner […]

By: Storrs Downey Employers may be successful in defending discrimination claims by providing evidence that similarly situated employees were not treated more favorably than the plaintiff. In McDaniel v. Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc., No. 18-3565 (7th Cir. 10/9/19), plaintiff was a 55 year-old material specialist for a diesel-electric locomotive and […]

Capital member Jeanne Hoffmann and associate Jennifer Cromheecke exhibited at the Chicagoland Cooperator’s Fall Expo at McCormick Place on October 22. Experienced industry professionals presented in-depth educational seminars and offered free advice throughout the expo. The Chicagoland Cooperator Expo provides a chance to network with industry experts, condo board members, […]

The fall 2019 issue of American Bar Association’s (ABA) Entertainment & Sports Lawyer is now available. The quarterly publication provides readers practical information, public policy and scholarly viewpoints on current entertainment and sports industry matters. Select feature topics for the Fall 2019 issue include: Professional athletes getting arrested Conflicts of […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce is Professional Liability Defense Federation’s (PLDF) featured member. Geoff has been an active member of PLDF for many years and continues to support their mission to enhance the effectiveness of professional liability defense professionals through education, training and exchange of information. Income members Juan Anderson, Jeff […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to participate in USLI’s 5th Annual Baskets for Breast Cancer auction from October 16 – 23, 2019. Baskets for Breast Cancer is a live, online auction where all proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization that helps women and their families by providing expert medical information […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently recognized in the 26th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was recognized by her peers for her high caliber of work in workers’ compensation. Kirsten is ranked among the top 5% of private practice attorneys nationwide, based upon peer review. Best Lawyers […]

By: Cary Schwimmer Employee abuse of intermittent FMLA leave is a continual problem for many employers. When an employee seeks intermittent FMLA leave for their own health condition, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Certification of Health Care Provider form requires the provider to specify the need and schedule for […]