By: Cary Schwimmer Employee abuse of intermittent FMLA leave is a continual problem for many employers. When an employee seeks intermittent FMLA leave for their own health condition, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Certification of Health Care Provider form requires the provider to specify the need and schedule for […]

Downey & Lenkov was proud to sponsor Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ (CVLS) Race Judicata® 2019 on September 12. CVLS is both the first and preeminent pro bono civil legal aid provider in Chicago, serving the city’s poor and working poor. Many of the firm’s attorneys and staff participated in the […]

Downey & Lenkov was proud to participate in Healing to Action’s fundraiser, Brewing Hope: The Movement Takes Flight on 9/9/19. The fundraiser advances a worker-led movement toward a world free from gender-based violence. Guests enjoyed live performances from nationally acclaimed bluegrass artist Phoebe Hunt and comedian Amy Sumpter. They also […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently published an article for CLM Magazine titled, “Managing an Outbreak: What can employers legally require when it comes to vaccines?” Jessica discusses the recent surge of measles in the U.S., vaccines in the workplace and what employers can legally require. She provides a brief overview […]

Of counsel Werner Sabo will run in Bank of America’s Chicago marathon on October 13. Werner will run to raise money for Misericordia Home, a non-profit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Misericordia is recognized as one of the nation’s leading communities for those with […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently quoted in CLM Magazine’s “Helping Injured Workers Quickly” article. The article highlights key pointers Kirsten shared during the popular webinar, “Aggressive Claims Handling for Workers Compensation.” Penny Wright-McCloud of Sunstate Equipment Co joined Kirsten. Kirsten was quoted on a variety of topics such […]

We welcome back Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit to discuss the new law on in-school interrogations. Co-Director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law Professor Steven Drizin discusses IL’s felony murder law and the Central Park 5 case. Mariel Colon Miro discusses her experience […]

By: Geoff Bryce The Chicagoland AGC (Association of General Contractors) on August 27, 2019 sent a very well written letter to the Honorable Lori Lightfoot. The letter expressed concern that the huge increases in real estate assessments will stifle development. The CAGC seeks to work with the city of Chicago […]

By: BDL Construction Group Gov. Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0432 into law yesterday, amending the Contractor Prompt Payment Act, which limits retention on private projects. Retention is a common provision in construction contracts, requiring that a percentage of a contractor’s or subcontractor’s earned payment is withheld until a project is […]

Former Bureau of Prisons case manager and My Federal Prison Consultant founder Jack Donson discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide investigation. Illinois State Rep. Keith Wheeler discusses new Illinois legislation that lifts the statute of limitations for sexual assault. KidsAndCars.org. Director Amber Rollins joins Rich and Tina to discuss the Hot Cars […]