Chicago partner Margery Newman recently wrote an article for NSA Today magazine’s ninth issue titled “Pass-Through and Liquidating Agreements for the Construction Industry.” Margery discusses pass-through claims, pass-through agreements/liquidating agreements and the necessity for both. Margery notes that pass through claims and agreements are an efficient and practical way to […]

Geoff Bryce was recently appointed to Treasurer of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). SOICA recognizes Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience and professional conduct in the practice of construction law. Members discuss social and economic forces affecting the construction industry, as well as laws that […]

On 8/8/18, Storrs Downey will be presenting at National Business Institute’s Indiana Employment Law Seminar. The two-day event will provide practical courses in employment law fundamentals. HR personnel, CEOs, CFOs, accountants and attorneys are encouraged to attend. Storrs will address: ADA – From Accommodation to Discrimination Equal Employment Laws (Title […]

Join Rich Lenkov and Jesse Lanshe as they test your skills and knowledge of Illinois workers’ compensation in our BDL 2nd Annual Great American WC Quiz. This interactive session will provide real-world workers’ compensation scenarios and discussion. We will also have a number of giveaways awarded throughout the presentation to those […]

Rich Lenkov recently moderated a forum for Workers’ Compensation Magazine. “Controlling Medical Costs” featured workers’ compensation professionals, who discussed trends, factors and methods for keeping medical costs down. The forum was published in the summer issue of Workers’ Compensation Magazine.  Click here to view the full article. 

Rich Lenkov presented “Navigating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases” with neurologist Dr. Arthur Itkin and psychiatrist Dr. Alexander Obolsky at the 2018 CLM & Business Insurance Workers’ Compensation Conference. For more information about Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, click here. 

On April 24, 2018, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations with a Resolution. The Resolution, in part, recognizes that the Illinois Commission (ICDHR), : “…has an active Board of Directors consisting of members from the business, education and community sectors; and…the […]

On 4/18/18, Storrs Downey presented “Sexual Harassment in The Workplace: Confronting & Addressing This Growing Problem” at The Institutes CPCU Society monthly member meeting. The presentation covered: Identifying sexual harassment Investigating sexual harassment Workforce training on company policy

April 12th through April 14th, Brian Rosenblatt and Jeanne Hoffmann, our Partners who head our Entertainment Law Practice descended upon the Tenth Annual LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Brian and Jeanne presented at the conference last year, and were asked back again to lead panels on the […]

Rich Lenkov recently moderated a forum for Workers’ Compensation Magazine. The forum of workers’ compensation professionals discussed trends, factors and methods for when dealing with experts. “Retaining Experts” was published in the Spring issue of Workers’ Compensation Magazine. Click here to view the full article.