CBS legal analyst and author of How to Read the Constitution – and Why Kim Wehle discusses how the Trump impeachment hearings represent a constitutional crisis. IGI President and former Deputy Associate Counsel in the Obama Administration Arun Rao discusses Trump’s attacks on public servants and the likelihood of impeachment. […]

Downey & Lenkov held its first annual Construction Open House on November 21. Brief presentations were given throughout the evening as attendees enjoyed hors’ d’oeuvres, cocktails and networking with members of our construction group. Income members Margery Newman, Tom Sarikas and of counsel Samuel Levine started off the evening with […]

By: Cary Schwimmer Lawyers who conduct union-avoidance training for management always include “TIPS” — the acronym for the four things an employer can’t do to employees when there is pro-union activity going on in the company: THREATEN INTERROGATE (including soliciting grievances from employees) PROMISE (including impliedly promising to fix what […]

Downey & Lenkov recently had the opportunity to spend time with members of The Boulevard, a local homeless shelter. Attorneys and staff participated in The Boulevard’s “Share-A-Meal” program, serving hot food to the shelter’s 64 residents. Once food was prepped and served, volunteers sat and conversed with residents over dinner […]

Rich Lenkov has joined the ClaimsXchange Board of Directors. ClaimsXchange is a non-profit informational and research association dedicated to connecting, motivating and educating claims and litigation management professionals. The organization is committed to connecting highly innovative professionals who share a passion for advancing the claims and litigation management industry. ClaimsXchange […]

By: Storrs Downey Employers may be successful in defending discrimination claims by providing evidence that similarly situated employees were not treated more favorably than the plaintiff. In McDaniel v. Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc., No. 18-3565 (7th Cir. 10/9/19), plaintiff was a 55 year-old material specialist for a diesel-electric locomotive and […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce has been appointed as Vice 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 […]

CNN legal analyst, former New Jersey and federal prosecutor, and Lowenstein Sandler Special Counsel Elie Honig joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest developments in the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump. University of Miami School of Law professor and Cyber Civil Rights Initiative President, Legislative & Tech Policy […]

By: Storrs Downey A large international industrial company recently agreed to pay $140,000 to settle a federal court disability suit brought by the EEOC. An employee with cancer was reportedly fired for poor attendance. The employee requested unpaid leave to attend medical appointments and treatment for her serious health condition. […]

Capital member Jeanne Hoffmann and associate Jennifer Cromheecke exhibited at the Chicagoland Cooperator’s Fall Expo at McCormick Place on October 22. Experienced industry professionals presented in-depth educational seminars and offered free advice throughout the expo. The Chicagoland Cooperator Expo provides a chance to network with industry experts, condo board members, […]