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 […]