Downey & Lenkov proudly sponsored Northern Illinois University College of Law’s 16th Annual Law Golf Outing at River Heights Golf Course on June 11. Proceeds from the event went towards the NIU Law Council’s Student Scholarship Fund and other related alumni programs. The NIU Alumni Council is comprised of alumni […]

Downey & Lenkov was proud to support Legal Prep Charter Academy’s 5th Annual Eat.Drink.Give Gala on June 10. The proceeds benefit Legal Prep’s transition back to the building by ensuring teachers and staff have enough necessary resources to provide high-quality education. Capital member Rich Lenkov and income member Juan Anderson […]

Capital member Storrs Downey joined WGN Radio’s Legal Face-Off podcast on June 8. Storrs discussed the latest in employment news, including mental health conditions in the workplace in the wake of the Naomi Osaka headlines. Fellow capital member Rich Lenkov hosts the longstanding legal podcast. Watch the full interview. 

Chicago income member Brian Rosenblatt presented “Livestreams, Licenses and Special Clauses” for Pennsylvania Presenters on May 19. The presentation covered various types of licenses independent venues need to secure in order to livestream performances, performance cancellation insurance, contract force majeure issues and more. Pennsylvania Presenters is a non-profit organization dedicated […]

Of counsel Cary Schwimmer present “When Differences Become Dangerous” at the 2021 SHRM-Memphis Legal Conference: Unmasking Solutions for the Changing Workplace on April 20. The hybrid in-person and virtual conference covered a range of topics including: Possible immigration and FLSA policy changes under President Biden that could affect employers Best […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce recently presented for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on March 16. Geoff joined a panel discussing insurance coverage issues arising out of COVID-19. Topics included: Property/business interruption Commercial general liability Workers’ compensation Cyber insurance Employment practices liability insurance Learn more about ASCE.

Capital member Geoff Bryce spoke at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) Construction Committee’s mid-year committee meeting on March 31. Geoff discussed insurance and liability issues facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19. ACREL is a national organization recognizing attorneys who are distinguished for their skill, experience […]

Every day, companies face an abundance of premises liability claims such as comparative negligence, open and obvious hazards, natural accumulation, spoliation of evidence and many more. Capital member Storrs Downey and income member Jeff Kehl recently co-authored an updated comprehensive overview of Illinois & Indiana premises liability that all employers […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov and income member Brian Rosenblatt recently gave a presentation to Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law’s Entertainment Law class on March 24. Scott Prestin (COL ’95), the director of the documentary, also joined. Rich and Scott discussed creating CHILA productions, producing “’85: The Greatest Team In Football History” […]

Of counsel Samuel Levine was recently quoted in a Levelset article, “How to Minimize Risk on Government Construction Projects.” The article highlights a common misconception that government projects are safer and more secure compared to private jobs. Samuel was quoted on the importance of keeping track of lien and bond […]