William & Mary Law School Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director, Special Education Advocacy Clinic Jim Wheaton joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest regarding the NY ruling against Donald Trump. Illinois College of Law and School of Labor and Employment Relations Professor Michael LeRoy discusses the latest […]

By: Jessica Jackler Recently, several new paid leave laws were enacted in Illinois including the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFWA), the new Cook County Leave Ordinance, and the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. The PLFWA is entirely new and became effective […]

Income Member, Brian A. Rosenblatt is the Editor-in-Chief of the ABA’s Forum on Entertainment and Sports Law Industries’ quarterly law journal, The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer. One of the articles previously published on the Music Modernization Act was recently cited as authority by the 9th Circuit.   Check out the […]

Loyola Law School Professor of Law Justin Levitt and Indiana University Professor of Law Gerard Magliocca discuss the 14th Amendment Supreme Court arguments. Fordham University Professor of Law Deborah Denno discusses Kenneth Smith’s execution. Syracuse University College of Law Professor Shubha Ghosh explains the legal implications of explicit online images. […]

Loyola Law School Professor of Law Justin Levitt and Indiana University Professor of Law Gerard Magliocca discuss the 14th Amendment Supreme Court arguments. Fordham University Professor of Law Deborah Denno discusses Kenneth Smith’s execution. Syracuse University College of Law Professor Shubha Ghosh explains the legal implications of explicit online images. […]

Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz discusses the latest with Ethan Crumbley’s case and the manslaughter charges against his parents. Criminal Defense Attorney Donald Knight joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest on death row prisoner Richard Glossip’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Rothman Law Firm, LLC’s […]

Nine attorneys at Downey & Lenkov have been recognized by Super Lawyers® as leading practitioners in their fields. Ten attorneys have also been selected for Leading Lawyers’ 2024 rankings. Capital Members Rich Lenkov and Storrs Downey; Income Members Margery Newman and Brian Rosenblatt; Associate Jessica Jacker; and Of Counsel Samuel […]

Of Counsel, Samuel Levine, will be presenting at the upcoming Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Construction Law Section Two-Part Online Program. The event will focus on the topic – “Single-Family Residential Construction: The Owner’s Perspective” in construction law.  Topics covered: Pay applications,  Escrow disbursements,  Punch lists,  Lien waivers  Date: Wednesday, […]

Julius joined Downey and Lenkov five years ago and we were fortunate enough to gain his expertise in real estate, construction, and mechanics lien law. His leadership in these practice areas has been unmeasurable. Along with his illustrious 64-year career as an attorney, Julius actively proposed new and changed existing […]

By: Jeanne Hoffmann The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chi., LLC, 2023 IL 129087, taking a full about-face from Illinois precedent on the issue of whether CGL coverage for “property” damage” caused by an “occurrence” can be found if the only damage […]