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First Business News' Chuck Coppola interviewed me for his 10/16/12 Cover Story "Ballot Bullies." This relates to recent reports of labor unions, companies & executives aggressively trying to influence how their employees vote (e.g., the Koch Brothers, David Siegel, Steve Wynn). Although this conduct might seem like it should be illegal, in most instances it isn't. [...]
For his 10/4/12 cover story, "Loose Seats & Balance Sheets," for First Business News, reporter Chuck Coppola interviewed me about American Airlines' recent safety & labor struggles. The 2-minute story is below & also available here. This was my 4th interview for First Business News, concerning labor & employment law & HR related matters, since March 28, [...]
On 5/31/12, I was interviewed by First Business’ Chuck Coppola for their nationally syndicated show. The topic was the recently filed federal lawsuit against United Airlines, 12-cv-02730. This is a race discrimination lawsuit brought by 24 black employees who claim that they were denied promotions into management as a result of their race. The entire 2:12 program [...]
On 3/27/12, I was interviewed by First Business' Angie Miles for their nationally syndicated morning broadcast. The subject of discussion is the recent issue of employers asking employees and job candidates for Facebook & other social media passwords & obtaining access to private information on social media. This has also been a recent topic of [...]
One of my clients, 79th Street Barbecue, at 7901 S. Wentworth in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, has been garnering some great press & reviews lately. The restaurant just opened this past October 2011 & serves ribs, rib tips, fish, chicken (jerk chicken too), etc., etc. On 3/7/12, Ted Brunson of WGN TV recently named it "Chicago's [...]
