Is Arthritis An Illinois Work Comp Case?

Is Arthritis An Illinois Work Comp Case?

When people call me and hear my voice, they think they are talking to a young attorney. I have heard many times that I sound very young. In fact, I became a lawyer in 1997 and am in my 50’s. I don’t feel that old and writing it seems a little weird, but I...
Lawyer Laterals: Free Agents with No Comp Caps 

Lawyer Laterals: Free Agents with No Comp Caps 

Last week’s announcement of the move by Wachtell’s co-chair and veteran litigator to Gibson Dunn certainly got a lot of press. Rightfully so. But I started to think about what’s contributing to or maybe causing so many partners to jump ship....
Lawyer Laterals: Free Agents With No Comp Caps 

Lawyer Laterals: Free Agents With No Comp Caps 

The big news last week was that Bob Savitt, co-chair and veteran litigator with Wachtell, left that firm for Gibson Dunn and took six others with him. (It was supposed to be seven, but that’s a whole other story.) Lots of speculation why, and most of it centered...
Illinois Work Comp When You Own The Company

Illinois Work Comp When You Own The Company

An injured worker with a big back injury came to me for advice recently. He got hurt on the job and needs surgery. The catch is that he owns the company and didn’t know if he could do anything about it because in his mind, he would be suing himself.First point...