Beginning soon, more employees will qualify for overtime. The U.S. Department of Labor has increased the number of employee who qualify for non-exempt status, which means an increase of the number of employees who qualify for over-time pay. The next increase will take place on July 1, 2024, followed by another increase on January 1, […]
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CHICAGO EMPLOYERS HAVE DOUBLE THE FUN BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024
Expensive changes in the law for employers in Chicago are upon us. On July 1, 2024, a Chicago Ordinance will take effect doubling and expediting the rate at which Chicago employees accrue paid time off. This comes at the same time the Federal Department of Labor is reducing the number of employees who qualify for […]
Illinois Update- Business Interruption Coverage Does Not Include Losses from COVID 19 Pandemic
At the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, two weeks into the Illinois Shelter-In-Place Order, I wrote a blog about insurance coverage for business losses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. At the time of that blog, more than a billion people were under some sort of quarantine law, and numerous US states and foreign countries had […]
Lessons From Virtual Bench Trials And Evidentiary Hearings
The Covid-19 Pandemic undoubtedly changed the face of litigation. In many Illinois state and almost all federal courts, hearings are done virtually. Everything from routine status hearings, to arguments, to bench trials are done through Zoom, or Teams, or some other virtual computer format. Even as courts are opening to in-person jury trials and other […]
Anatomy of a Dental Malpractice Action
Today’s reality is that most dental and medical providers will be sued. Below is a primer on the “anatomy” of a dental malpractice case. Lawsuits are controlled by state and federal law, but the basic anatomy of the lawsuit is the same in each state and follows the same general timeline. The term used in […]
Reducing Risks of a Dental Malpractice Action
The probability that a dental specialist will be sued is fairly high. It is impossible to avoid all lawsuits. As a defense attorney, we often tell our clients there is a low threshold for a malpractice suit to be filed against a professional. In Illinois and thirty-two states, all it takes to file a suit […]
Title VII and Pro-Life v. Pro-Choice Views in the Workplace
Undoubtedly, this week and for many weeks, months or years to come, a hot topic of discussion among Americans will be the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade. This is perhaps one of the most polarizing issues in this country and one of the most significant […]
DENTAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS ARE ON THE RISE
Dental specialists are increasingly being sued for professional malpractice. As one plaintiff’s counsel explained it, it is easier to get a Dental Specialist to settle than any other medical professionals these days. While most other medical professionals are aware that they are the target of lawsuits and have themselves been sued or see their colleagues […]
Woodstock, McHenry County, Lake County (Suburban) or Chicago Attorney – Does it matter where your attorney practices?
Prospective clients call McKenna Storer’s Woodstock law office saying they have been sued and need a Woodstock attorney. Woodstock is the home of the McHenry County Circuit Court. McKenna Storer has offices in Woodstock and Chicago. Does it matter where your attorneys practice? The answer is – yes, it does. Illinois State Court – Circuit […]
UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE POLICIES FOR SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESSES
Small to midsize businesses often do not have legal teams to advise them on the types of insurance coverage they need to protect their businesses. They rely upon the broker to assess their needs without fully understanding what an insurance policy is. Below are some insurance coverage basics for both the novice and a refresher […]