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News
- Bryce Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized as 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers. Of these, four attorneys have been selected as Illinois Rising Stars, a designation given to the legal industry’s best lawyers under the age of 40, as nominated by their peers. The firm congratulates Rich Lenkov nominated as a 2012 Illinois Super Lawyer and Barry Brotine, Noah Frank, Kelly Gross and Eva J. Imrem, as 2012 Illinois Rising Stars.
- John O'Grady and Noah Frank were given the opportunity to write for the ISBA Workers' Compensation Law November 2011 Newsletter. To read John O'Grady's article "Appellate court cites WC settlement contract as basis for PSEBA & PEDA benefits; Collateral estoppel uses WC findings to establish other causes of action" click here. To read Noah Frank's article "Returning to the course of employment" click here.
- Geoff Bryce and Rebecca Schultz have successfully completed the Skyline Plunge. By participating in this event, they helped the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago's mission to promote healthy lungs and fight lung disease through research, advocacy and education. Thanks to all that participated. Click here to see a photo from the event.
- Our firm was proud to be a sponsor for and participant in the 18th annual Race Judicata on July 21, 2011. This was a 5K along Chicago's lakefront and supports Chicago's Volunteer Legal Society. Click here to view pic.
- ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM: On June 28, 2011, Governor Quinn signed HB 1638 into law. This enacts one of the most sweeping reforms of Illinois workers’ compensation law in decades. For a one sheet summary, click here and for a PowerPoint presentation, click here. If you would like to download a recording of the webinar or to discuss your forum or any other workers’ compensation matter, please email rlenkov@brycedowney.com
Upcoming Seminars
- Rich Lenkov will debate Matt Belcher, a Chicago attorney and advocate for insured workers in July 2012. The two will discuss issues in "The Debate: Two Opposing Attorneys Go Head to Head on Hot Workers' Compensation Issues." Attend to watch two veteran workers compensation attorneys square off on opposite sides of some of the hottest issues facing our industry: Treating vs IME opinions, Use of surveillance, Negotiation strategies, Post traumatic stress disorder, and Permanent total disability. You will leave this lively debate with practical, real-world takeaways to use in your practice. For more information on the debate visit www.seak.com. More information to follow.
Recent Seminars
- On December 2, 2011, Rich Lenkov, Michael Milstein and Carter Esterling presented an Overview of Workers' Compensation Reform at the Illinois Manufacturer's Association 2011 Annual Luncheon, with remarks from Senator Kwame Raoul.
- On November 16, 2011, Rich Lenkov presented on Resolution Strategies to ArrowPoint Capital.
- On November 15, 2011, Rich Lenkov, Michael J. Scully, and Michael C. Milstein presented a Workers' Compensation Mock Trial to the ASSE Joint Meeting with RIMS-Chicago.
- On November 10, 2011, Rich Lenkov presented "Challenges and Solutions to Multi-jurisdictional Workers' Comp Claims" at the 20th National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
- On September 22, 2011, Storrs Downey and Justin Nestor hosted a Medical-Legal Seminar in Indianapolis.
- On September 16, 2011, Noah Frank presented at the Chicago Ophthalmology Administrator Seminar on "Employment Legal Nightmares: Terminating Chronically Absent Employees.” To view the PowerPoint from this seminar click here.
Publications
Justin Nestor and Jami Jones authored the article, "Causation: The STATE of Workers' Compensation" which was published in the
Winter 2011 Issue of Accelerated Express. To read this article click here.
Rich Lenkov's article, "Workers' Compensation Working From Home," September 2001, Business Insurance. To read the article
click here.
Barry Brotine's article "We are family ... but Not When it Comes to Torts!" was recently published in Chicago Bar
Journal. Click here to view the article.
Rich Lenkov's article "Defense Attorney Reveals Strategies to Cut Legal Expenses in WC" was published in
Workers'CompensationReport. Click here to view the article.
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