By: Jessica Jackler On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would ban employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers. The proposed rule would prohibit employers from entering into noncompete clauses with their workers including independent contractors. It would require employers to […]

Downey & Lenkov has been at the forefront of providing educational training for years. We recently presented in person for a multi-state insurance carrier in-depth general liability training addressing the ins and outs of claims investigation, accessing party liability and damages, and evaluating case exposure and settlement value. We welcome […]

By: Jessica Jackler On August 19, 2022, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois in M.U. v. Team Illinois Hockey Club, Inc., et al., 2022 IL App (2d) 210568, held that plaintiff could maintain a cause of action for discrimination against a private organization under the section of the Illinois […]

Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce the addition of Wisconsin to their publication of the 2022 Premises Liability article. This publication is a must-have resource for handling premises liability claims such as comparative negligence, open and obvious hazards, natural accumulation, spoliation of evidence, and many more. Capital member Storrs […]

We are pleased to announce that Chris Puckelwartz has been elected to Income Member. Chris has been a longtime valuable asset to our General Liability team, having successfully represented many of the largest corporations and retail chains in the U.S. He is especially noted for his thoroughness, due diligence and exploring early, […]

Of Counsel Samuel Levine has been appointed President of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). SOICA recognizes Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience, and professional conduct in the practice of construction law. Members discuss social and economic forces affecting the construction industry, as well as laws […]

By: Jessica Jackler On 10/12/22, an Illinois federal jury in Rogers v. BNSF Ry. Co., N.D. Ill., No. 19-cv-03083, awarded $228 million to a class of more than 45,000 truck drivers in the first biometrics privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois. In reaching its verdict, the jury […]

Margery Newman has been invited to join the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates – Chicago Board of Directors. ASA Chicago is an independent, nonprofit trade association representing the subcontracting industry and its affiliates. ASA Chicago is devoted to providing its members education, networking opportunities, and government advocacy affecting all subcontractors […]

Capital member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 29th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense for the fourth consecutive year. Werner was highlighted for his work in construction litigation for the second consecutive year. Both […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to participate in USLI’s October Together—Stronger Together Silent Auction benefiting Breastcancer.org. October Together is a month of fundraisers and events where all proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization that helps women and their families by providing expert medical information about breast health and breast cancer, […]