Jaime Dowell received the Blackshear Fellowship Award from the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges on October 10th. Jaime’s professionalism and outstanding work as an African American bankruptcy advocate earned her the nomination and award. And spending a little time with the judges earned her a committee appointment to help with establishing a staffed pro se […]
Archives for October 2014
McKenna Employment Bulletin – October 2014
MILITARY RESERVE MEMBERS HAVE A FEDERAL RIGHT TO SELECT DAYS OFF FOR MILITARY TRAINING ILLINOIS DISTRICT COURT HOLDS THERE IS NO ADEA LIABILITY AGAINST INDIVIDUALS A RECURRING THEME IS THAT TITLE VII RACE DISCRIMINATION CHARGES REQUIRE COMPARATIVES ILLINOIS STATUTE LIMITS EMPLOYER’S ABILITY TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF JOB APPLICANTS THE PERIOD OF TIME IN […]
McKenna Law Update & News – September 2014
In This Issue… 2003 DEADLY LINCOLN PARK PORCH COLLAPSE RULED AS ONE OCCURRENCE LIMITING INSURER’S POLICY LIMIT DUTY OF REASONABLE CARE IMPOSED UPON GENERAL CONTRACTOR UNDER "RETAINED CONTROL" EXCEPTION TRIALS AND CASE DISPOSITIONS CONGRATULATIONS!!!!