Although I’ve posted general client testimonials, and will continue to post them, I’ve avoided discussing details about specific client cases and disputes. Besides, the valid and usual reasons of maintaining the confidentiality and credibility of negotiations and dispute resolution, and other evidentiary concerns, there are additional reasons to not get into specifics. A client’s competitor [...]
For the 2010 year, I’ll be serving as a Vice Chair of the Board of Directors & Chair of the Government Affairs Team for the Greater O’Hare Association, one of Chicagoland’s largest business associations. I’ve been on the GOA’s Board of Directors since 2008 & been a founding member of the Government Affairs Team (2006). [...]
On my LinkedIn group, California based attorney and group member Stefan Miller posted some great information about the recently effective Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). This information is concise and easy to read. So, I thought that it would be useful to post here too. This post includes discussion between other group members discussing GINA. [...]
On September 24, 2009, I presented at the University of Illinois’ “Finding Talent” program for employers & recruiters. My presentation concerned legal issues surrounding background checking, electronic communication & social networking in recruiting & selection. My seminar handout, PowerPoint, some cases and sample background checking waiver forms are available here. The actual seminar was recorded [...]
On November 5, I'll be speaking at the Chicago chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI), along with my colleagues below. This is a morning meeting at the Rosewood in Rosemont. On November 6, 2009, Ill be presenting my 2nd "Assessing Business Liabilities – A Legal & Accounting Perspective" seminar. Like my 1st seminar, I'll be [...]
