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 […]

By: Cary Schwimmer Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) guarantees employees the right to form, join or assist labor unions and to collectively bargain through unions. NLRA Section 8(a) makes it an unfair labor practice for an employer “to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the […]

By: Geoff Bryce Senate Bill SB1636 awaits the governor’s signature and most construction attorneys believe it will pass. In short, the bill states that at the start of the construction contract, retainage can be 10% but after 50%, complete retention can only be 5%. A myriad of questions are left […]

By: Jessica Jackler On July 31, Gov. Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, which will go into effect on Sept. 29. The amendments will prohibit employers from asking job applicants for information about their past compensation and benefits during the hiring process. The amendments are […]

Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley joins us in studio to discuss possible impeachment proceedings against Trump. Illinois State Rep. Kathleen Willis discusses Illinois gun legislation in wake of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. National Material L.P. Assistant General Counsel and Chicago Lawyer magazine’s “Inside Out” columnist David Susler joins […]

Income member Margery Newman was recently highlighted in the latest Women Construction Owners & Executives newsletter. Margery was featured for her substantial experience handling construction law matters, including complex construction litigation in both the private and public sectors and related business litigation. Women Construction Owners & Executives is committed to […]

For the fourth consecutive time this year, Downey & Lenkov was successful in securing a finding of no probable cause by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) on a claim of disability discrimination and retaliation arising from an employee’s medical condition (cancer). Through extensive investigation, preparation of a comprehensive […]

By: Joseph Eichberger In Rosenbach v Six Flags Entertainment Corporation 2019 IL 123186 (January 25, 2019), the Illinois Supreme Court imposed a litigation threat on the amusement ride and water park industry. Rosenbach allows a private cause of action to be plead against an amusement ride or waterpark owner/operator without […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov’s quarterly forum for CLM’s Workers’ Compensation Magazine is now available. “Using Your Skills to Reduce Exposure” discussed the necessary resources and skills to efficiently and economically manage workers’ compensation claims. Read “Using Your Skills to Reduce Exposure.”