The fall 2019 issue of American Bar Association’s (ABA) Entertainment & Sports Lawyer is now available. The quarterly publication provides readers practical information, public policy and scholarly viewpoints on current entertainment and sports industry matters. Select feature topics for the Fall 2019 issue include: Professional athletes getting arrested Conflicts of […]

ACLU attorney John Knight discusses his advocacy on behalf of LGBT rights before the Supreme Court this week. High Crimes & Misdemeanors author & professor Frank Bowman discusses whether Trump’s actions meet the historical standard for impeachment. Donna More visits the crew to discuss her efforts to unseat Kim Foxx […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce is Professional Liability Defense Federation’s (PLDF) featured member. Geoff has been an active member of PLDF for many years and continues to support their mission to enhance the effectiveness of professional liability defense professionals through education, training and exchange of information. Income members Juan Anderson, Jeff […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to participate in USLI’s 5th Annual Baskets for Breast Cancer auction from October 16 – 23, 2019. Baskets for Breast Cancer is a live, online auction where all proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization that helps women and their families by providing expert medical information […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently recognized in the 26th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was recognized by her peers for her high caliber of work in workers’ compensation. Kirsten is ranked among the top 5% of private practice attorneys nationwide, based upon peer review. Best Lawyers […]

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 […]