By: Jeff Kehl On 4/6/20, the administrator of the Estate of Wando Evans filed suit against Walmart and local property owner, J2-M Evergreen, LLC, alleging that Walmart and Evergreen negligently, willfully and wantonly caused the death of Walmart employee, Wando Evans (Cook County, Cause No. 2020 L 003938). The estate […]

Zelle LLP partner Steven Badger joins Rich and Tina to discuss whether commercial property insurance applies in the wake of the coronavirus. Above the Law Senior Editor Kathryn Rubino discusses how firms are addressing staffing issues and cost cutting due to the COVID-19 economic downturn. HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov and petitioner attorney Jill Wagner of Disparti Law Group faced off on several hot topics related to Coronavirus claims for Claimsxchange’s Industry Insights. Select topics include: Claimants that allege they got the virus from work The sympathy factor and its power in Coronavirus claims Permanency value […]

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on containing Coronavirus in the inmate population for the largest single jail site in the United States. BRG Managing Director of Global Investigations Jeffrey Cramer discusses how first responders are dealing with the virus and fighting fraud. Northern Illinois University College Of Law Associate Dean […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Important Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) was enacted on March 18, there has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the law by employers and practitioners alike. We continue to analyze updated guidance and interpretations to […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Illinois and Indiana have joined other states in issuing Stay-At-Home orders. We address the relevant portions of these orders that may impact your workforce below. When do the orders take effect? Illinois: the order took effect Saturday, March 21 at 5pm CST Indiana: Tuesday, […]

With health and safety protocols dictated by COVID-19, everyday life is changing and so is Downey & Lenkov. In an effort to keep our community safe and minimize the risk of exposure, our attorneys and staff are now working remotely. The health and well-being of our colleagues, clients, employees and […]

Legal & medical strategies from renowned expert Dr. John Koehler & Rich Lenkov   Key Issues: Diagnosis: COVID-19 is characterized by symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Obviously, those symptoms can be associated with other conditions, like the common cold or influenza. The first burden that […]

All-star civil rights lawyer Gloria Allred joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest developments with Harvey Weinstein. Bob Fioretti joins in studio to discuss his candidacy for Cook County State’s Attorney. Protect Democracy Counsel Rachel Goodman discusses the recent federal judge ruling that Ken Cuccinelli’s appointment as acting USCIS […]

Downey & Lenkov LLC is pleased to announce Jeanne Hoffmann as Managing Capital Member of the firm. Jeanne joined Downey & Lenkov in 2003, becoming a Capital Member in 2009. In addition to Jeanne’s new role as Managing Capital Member, Jeanne also heads Downey & Lenkov’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment […]