Bidders, get ready! USLI’s #OctoberTogether Auction goes live Tuesday, October 7. Downey & Lenkov is proud to once again support this important cause. This year, we’re auctioning “Accessories for a Cozy Home” — the perfect way to treat yourself or gift a little luxury. 100% of proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a […]

Congratulations to Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus! She was recognized as Influential Woman of the Year in Law at the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association Annual Awards Banquet. Law is about more than knowing the rules—it’s about using your voice, your judgment and your platform to advocate, protect and uphold […]

By: Benjamin DiBlasi In Reyes v. Walmart Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110758, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit over an alleged slip-and-fall at a Walmart located in Niles, Illinois. The fall occurred just three to four steps from the cash register. Nobody, including Plaintiff and her husband, ever actually saw the […]

We are pleased to announce that four Downey & Lenkov attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers in America® honors individual attorneys who receive the highest overall feedback from their peers in specific practice areas and geographic regions. Capital Members […]

Of Counsel Samuel Levine will receive an Illinois State Bar Association Membership Appreciation award at its Membership Appreciation Reception for his dedicated service as editor of its “Building Knowledge” Construction Law Newsletter. Among his many contributions, Samuel is a past chair of the ISBA Construction Law Section Council, Commercial Banking, […]

Please welcome our new Associate Benjamin T. DiBlasi.  Benjamin is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience handling general liability matters. His diverse legal background includes condominium law, products liability, real estate, construction law, professional liability and business law. Throughout his career, Benjamin has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing strategic counsel and effective representation […]

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it will “no longer enforce any penalties or fines associated with” the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting rules against domestic companies and individuals. This non-enforcement applies to both existing regulatory deadlines and the amended future deadline […]

On February 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s FinCen Bureau announced that the CTA’s beneficial ownership information reports are back in effect following further litigation in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. To assist reporting entities, FinCen has extended the reporting deadline to March 21, 2025. If your […]

We are pleased to announce that Super Lawyers® has recognized 11 attorneys at Downey & Lenkov as leading practitioners in their fields. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who exhibit excellence in their practice based on professional achievement and peer recognition. Rankings are based on independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. […]

Congratulations to Income Member Jessica Jackler on securing summary judgment in Illinois! The case involved complex alleged violations of the Illinois Wage Payment Collection Act (IWPCA) and tortious interference. One of the key wage-related issues was whether the IWPCA applied to Plaintiff’s claims for post-termination paid administrative leave. The court agreed with […]