Downey & Lenkov was proud to sponsor Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ (CVLS) Race Judicata® 2019 on September 12. CVLS is both the first and preeminent pro bono civil legal aid provider in Chicago, serving the city’s poor and working poor. Many of the firm’s attorneys and staff participated in the […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently published an article for CLM Magazine titled, “Managing an Outbreak: What can employers legally require when it comes to vaccines?” Jessica discusses the recent surge of measles in the U.S., vaccines in the workplace and what employers can legally require. She provides a brief overview […]

Of counsel Werner Sabo will run in Bank of America’s Chicago marathon on October 13. Werner will run to raise money for Misericordia Home, a non-profit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Misericordia is recognized as one of the nation’s leading communities for those with […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently quoted in CLM Magazine’s “Helping Injured Workers Quickly” article. The article highlights key pointers Kirsten shared during the popular webinar, “Aggressive Claims Handling for Workers Compensation.” Penny Wright-McCloud of Sunstate Equipment Co joined Kirsten. Kirsten was quoted on a variety of topics such […]

By: Geoff Bryce The Chicagoland AGC (Association of General Contractors) on August 27, 2019 sent a very well written letter to the Honorable Lori Lightfoot. The letter expressed concern that the huge increases in real estate assessments will stifle development. The CAGC seeks to work with the city of Chicago […]

By: Cary Schwimmer Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantees employees the right to form, join or assist labor unions and to collectively bargain through unions. NLRA Section 8(a) makes it an unfair labor practice for an employer “to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the […]

By: Geoff Bryce Senate Bill SB1636 awaits the governor’s signature and most construction attorneys believe it will pass. In short, the bill states that at the start of the construction contract, retainage can be 10% but after 50%, complete retention can only be 5%. A myriad of questions are left […]

By: Jessica Jackler On July 31, Gov. Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, which will go into effect on Sept. 29. The amendments will prohibit employers from asking job applicants for information about their past compensation and benefits during the hiring process. The amendments are […]

Income member Margery Newman was recently highlighted in the latest Women Construction Owners & Executives newsletter. Margery was featured for her substantial experience handling construction law matters, including complex construction litigation in both the private and public sectors and related business litigation. Women Construction Owners & Executives is committed to […]

For the fourth consecutive time this year, Downey & Lenkov was successful in securing a finding of no probable cause by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) on a claim of disability discrimination and retaliation arising from an employee’s medical condition (cancer). Through extensive investigation, preparation of a comprehensive […]