Practicing Law

I’m Quoted in ABA Journal Article “How Pro Bono Representations Lead to Paid Work for Lawyers;” New Client Testimonial; 6/20 Employee Classification & Compensation Seminar @ Chicago’s City Hall; & My LinkedIn Group Now Has 3,600+ Members

6/20 Employee Classification & Compensation Concerns City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St – 8th Floor, Room 805 Presented by Charles Krugel, a Management Side Labor, Employment and Human Resource Attorney. This workshop will be a discussion of the legal and record keeping issues concerning the independent contractor & employee classifications, as well as hourly vs. salaried compensation & [...]

I’m Quoted in Business News Daily’s “You’re Being Sued: A Guide to Handling a Business Lawsuit;” & I’m Presenting @ Financial Poise™ & West LegalEdcenter’s “Employment Law 101,” Webinar on 5/22 part of the “ONE HOUR LAW SCHOOL” Webinar Series

You're Being Sued: A Guide to Handling a Business Lawsuit By Marci Martin, Business News Daily Contributing Writer; May 17, 2018 07:20 am EST You hoped it would never happen, but in the back of your mind, you knew it could: Your small business is being sued. Now what? Whether it has been filed by an employee, [...]

Opening Statements in Arbitration & Other Hearings

Recently, I saw a video from an experienced attorney advising that all attorneys given an opening statement during arbitration. I disagree. Anyone else have thoughts on this? I've waived opening & closing statements in proceedings before, wherein I've defended the employers, & have still won those proceedings. My rationale is that the arbitrator or decision [...]

I’m Quoted in SHRM & Rocket Matter Articles

Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions Top 10 employment-related lawsuits in 2017 had a combined value of $2.72 billion Lisa Nagele-Piazza, SHRM-SCP, J.D.; SHRM Feb 5, 2018 Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead to expensive settlements with workers. "Wage [...]

I’m Quoted in Rocket Matter’s Article: Have You Ever Fired a Client? Lawyers Share Their Experiences

Have You Ever Fired a Client? Lawyers Share Their Experiences 8/21/17 Some people liken the relationship between lawyers and their clients to a marriage. However, just like marriages, in some cases that relationship just doesn’t work out and a lawyer has to let the client go (despite how much money they might lose.) Sure, [...]

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