By: Storrs Downey We have previously written an article on religious accommodations,“Religious Accommodations In The Workplace: Practical Lessons,” DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2016, and continue to keep a close eye on how the courts are addressing religious protections within the context of the employment setting. In 2016 Mission […]

By: Jessica B. Jackler On July 1, 2017, Cook County’s minimum wage increased to $10.00 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.95 for tipped employees. Chicago’s new minimum wage increased to $11.00 per hour for non-tipped and $6.10 for tipped employees. All employers that maintain a business facility within the […]

On 8/24/17 Storrs Downey & Jeff Kehl will present, “Illinois Workers’ Compensation Liens & Third Party Liability”. The webinar will examine: Unique issues affecting employers & their insurers in Illinois Workers’ compensation liens Relevant case examples including, Kotecki v. Cyclops Welding Corporation, 146 Ill.2d 155 If you would like a copy of […]

Electronic Frontier Foundation Senior Staff Attorney David Greene joins the show to discuss First Amendment Issues surrounding Charlottesville and other recent rallies. Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $417 million in talcum powder case. Chicago Daily Law Bulletin editor Mark Karlinsky joins Rich and Tina to discuss breaking news in […]

By: Werner Sabo, Of Counsel A recent New York decision has answered this question in the affirmative. Parties can, by contract, shorten the time period found in a statute of limitations for filing suit. The case is Polar Bear Mechanical, Inc. v. Walison Corp., 2017 N.Y Slip Op. 50848(U) (June 22, […]

On 8/24/17, Rich Lenkov and Dr. Tibor Boco will present, “Medical and Legal Strategies For Spine Claims” from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT as part of Bryce Downey & Lenkov’s monthly webinar series. The webinar will discuss: Identifying and treating spinal disorders Choosing the right IME doctor Legal defense […]

This week Rich and Tina welcome legal legend & Harvard constitutional law scholar Alan Dershowitz to discuss Robert Mueller impaneling a grand jury in the Trump-Russia probe. University of Minnesota Law School Professor Heidi Kitrosser discusses Trump’s promise to prosecute leakers. Next, Forbes contributor Mark Cohen discusses whether the traditional […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov is proud to co-sponsor the 2017 Employers’ Fall Summit hosted by Encore Unlimited at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL, on 9/28/17. Storrs Downey will present “Labor and Employment: Sex, Drugs, Religion and the Impact of POTUS” at the event. The presentation will address the following topics: Sex […]

By: Jessica Jackler, Associate You may have heard about biometrics in the news lately involving certain tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Snapchat. Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, that can be used for automated recognition. Although more commonly recognized in the consumer context, the use of biometrics […]

This week, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins Christina and Rich to discuss assisting individuals released from jail. Next, Police Foundation President Jim Bueermann discusses the recent police-involved shooting in Minneapolis. Erie County, NY District Attorney John Flynn discusses the nation’s first opioid court. American Bar Foundation Senior Research Professor […]