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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.”

Capital member Storrs Downey was recently featured in an interview with Lawyer Monthly magazine. “Addressing the Ever-Expanding Issue of Biometrics and Privacy in the Workplace” covered privacy challenges many employers face in today’s technology-driven environment. Storrs discussed what biometrics are and how they’re used in the workplace, significant case law, […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently wrote an article for the May 2019 issue of DRI’s For The Defense. “Why Are We Still Keeping Our Pregnancies a Secret At Work?,” discusses how working women still feel inclined to conceal their pregnancies from their employer, despite the legal protections that are set […]

By: Timothy Furman Illinois Senate Bill 1596 recently passed both houses and is on Gov. Pritzker’s desk for signature. The bill would amend the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act to allow employees to sue their employer in civil tort actions for a latent injury (one that does not immediately present itself […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov’s quarterly forum for CLM’s Workers’ Compensation Magazine is now available. “Subrogation” discussed how to identify potential subrogation, challenges in handling both the workers’ compensation claim and third-party cases, and tips for negotiating resolutions in workers’ compensation claims. Read “Subrogation.”

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently wrote an article for Chicago Lawyer magazine titled “Pregnancy Discrimination: Know Your Rights in the Workplace.” Jessica examines workplace policies related to pregnancy under state and federal laws and documents her own experience as a new mother. Some of the key topics she discusses include […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently wrote an article for the Winter 2019 issue of DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. Her article, “Reducing the Risk of Workplace Violence,” discusses steps employers can take to prevent violent and non-violent acts of aggression within their businesses. Jessica shared her thoughts following the horrific events at Marjory Stoneman […]