Downey & Lenkov LLC is pleased to announce Jeanne Hoffmann as Managing Capital Member of the firm. Jeanne joined Downey & Lenkov in 2003, becoming a Capital Member in 2009. In addition to Jeanne’s new role as Managing Capital Member, Jeanne also heads Downey & Lenkov’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment […]

Capital member and Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law alumni Rich Lenkov was recently highlighted in the college’s article announcing his selection to 2020 Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers. The article highlights many of Rich’s accolades including being named Target Corporation’s Bullseye Barrister for outstanding trial and other results, […]

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 […]

Income member Brian Rosenblatt recently appeared on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations (ICDHR). Brian discussed the organization’s commitment to improving diversity and human relations across all race, cultural and gender lines. Brian also discussed Downey & Lenkov’s involvement with ICDHR, including board member, […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov presented at Lockton Law Day on February 13. Rich presented “Lockton Feud,” a fast-paced interactive discussion, providing workers’ compensation scenarios in a game show format. Featured topics included: Surveillance Cannabis Psychological claims Utilization review Traveling employees Lockton Law Day is a day-long seminar filled with diverse […]

Eleven attorneys at Downey & Lenkov LLC have been recognized as leading practitioners in their field in the 2020 edition of Leading Lawyers. Eleven attorneys have also been selected for Illinois Super Lawyers’ 2020 rankings. Capital Member Rich Lenkov; Income Members Michael Milstein, Margery Newman and Brian Rosenblatt; and Of […]

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 […]

By: Tina Paries Illinois courts routinely analyze whether commercial general liability insurance policies cover defective construction work. They look at allegations in a lawsuit to determine whether the alleged damage constitutes “property damage” caused by an “occurrence” or an “accident.” Illinois courts have consistently held that if the complaint against […]

By: Werner Sabo As a general rule, a contract entered into with a governmental entity—such as a school district—must follow the proper formalities. All states have laws that spell out in great detail what must be done to comply with the law. Failure to do so will render the contract […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently highlighted in CLM Magazine’s “Awards Season.” The article pays tribute to CLM’s greatest hits of 2019, including webinars, articles and conference productions. Kirsten was recognized for her webinar “Aggressive Claims Handling for Workers Compensation.” The interactive webinar was nominated for its in-depth discussion […]