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Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | January 24, 2018
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert contributed this article on the National Labor Relations Board’s shift in outlook as a result of the election of President Trump.
Modern Healthcare | January 01, 2018
In this round-up of health care industry predictions for 2018, Chicago health care partner Valerie Montague provides an outlook on the future of cybersecurity in health care.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | December 28, 2017
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Painter v. Illinois Department of Transportation, which addressed employee protections if an employer requires a mental health exam.
Bond Buyer | December 21, 2017
This article mentions Nixon Peabody for serving as special bankruptcy counsel to Chicago's Sales Tax Corporation.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | November 20, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert looks at how the divided U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on the case of a striking employee fired after shouting racial slurs at temporary workers crossing an Ohio picket line.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | October 23, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a recent definitive ruling from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding whether a long-term leave of absence is considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
FoodNavigator-USA | October 06, 2017
Chicago IP counseling and transactions partner Janet Garetto is featured in this Q&A article about IP protections for food manufacturers.
Bond Buyer | October 05, 2017
In this article on Chicago’s $3 billion sales tax securitization, which the city will use in four deals over the next several years, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for serving as bond counsel.
Chicago Tribune | October 04, 2017
Chicago labor and employment associate Brittany Bogaerts is quoted in this article about the growing number of employees working remotely in the U.S.
Modern Healthcare | October 03, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Montague is quoted in this article discussing how the proposed cuts to the 340B drug discount program may impact health systems.
Report on Patient Privacy | October 01, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Breslin Montague is quoted in this article about how hospitals and clinics are using digital voice assistants.
Modern Healthcare | September 22, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Breslin Montague is quoted in this article about the lawsuit filed by Agnesian Healthcare against Cerner regarding a botched rollout of a revenue cycle management system.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | September 18, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert contributed this article analyzing a case surrounding a former employee’s sexual discrimination claims.
Chicago Tribune | August 28, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Brian Alcala provides third-party commentary in this article about the vetoed Illinois' No Salary History bill.
Law360 | August 25, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Montague is quoted in this article about how Aetna Inc.’s mailed letters to policy holders regarding prescriptions for HIV drugs violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
VentureBeat | August 23, 2017
Los Angeles commercial litigation associates Brianna Howard and Jessica Walker and Chicago IP litigation associate Jason Kunze contributed this article on how licensing agreements can protect online streaming platforms from copyright infringement in the gaming industry.
Modern Healthcare | August 22, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Breslin Montague is quoted in this article about how many not-for-profit health care providers are joining larger health care systems as a result of rising costs to operate as independent hospitals.
The Bond Buyer | August 18, 2017
This coverage notes Nixon Peabody’s jump from ninth to fourth place in Thomson Reuters’ list of top bond counsel for Northeast bond issuance for the first half of 2017.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | August 17, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit which sided with a big-box retailer in a dispute with union representatives who were arrested for trespassing at the store.
Modern Healthcare | July 31, 2017
Chicago health care partner Valerie Montague provides third-party commentary in this article about the potential for Alexa and other voice assistants to be used as a health care tool. Valerie speaks to what needs to happen for these devices to become compliant under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Family Practice News | July 17, 2017
Chicago health care associate April Schweitzer is quoted in this article about the challenges for establishing clinically integrated networks and how hospitals and physicians can overcome them.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | July 05, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a recent decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which reversed the National Labor Relations Board ruling regarding a case involving a scribbled-upon ballot in a secret union ballot election.
Trustee | June 30, 2017
Chicago public finance partner Thomas Fahey authored this column about how nonprofit community hospital board members should consider duty of care and duty of loyalty to guide decisions regarding joining larger health systems.
SHRM HR Today | June 21, 2017
Chicago Labor & Employment associate Brittany Bogaerts is quoted in this article about employees who misuse the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | June 19, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about Vega v. New Forest Home Cemetery LLC, involving a seasonal employee’s alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standars Act and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | May 22, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a recent unanimous decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that reversed a National Labor Relations Board ruling regarding employee rights during an interrogation by an employer.
Law360 | April 28, 2017
This article mentions recent leadership promotions at the firm including David Brown, Jared Lusk, Jim Vallee, Graham Beck, Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, Emily Crandall Harlan, Daniel Gibbons, Linda Huber, Ilana Kameros, Haydon Keitner, Darren Miller, Neal Pandozzi, Edward Puerta, Stephen Reil, and Elizabeth Young.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | April 24, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert contributed this article about a case involving an employer’s misleading comments about possible pay raises if employees voted against a labor union.
Rochester Business Journal | April 21, 2017
Rochester private equity and investment funds partner Jeremy Wolk, Washington DC IP counseling and transactions partner Jeff Costellia and Chicago IP counseling and transactions associate Angelo Christopher co-authored this column about a Supreme Court decision regarding the reach of U.S. patent rights for exported products.
Education Week | March 28, 2017
Chicago IP litigation associate Jason Kunze is quoted in this article about safeguarding student data privacy in online educational apps.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | March 22, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about developments in a case involving the National Labor Relations Board and a union discharge.
Law360 | March 13, 2017
Public finance partners Julie Seymour (Chicago), Liz Columbo (New York) and Dan Deaton (Los Angeles) published a contributed article on the SEC’s proposed amendment to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12 and what it could mean for market participants.
Private Equity Manager | March 05, 2017
This roundup of recent executive moves features the appointment of Chicago public company transactions partner David Brown to managing partner of the Chicago office.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | February 14, 2017
This article features the appointment of Chicago public company transactions partner David Brown to managing partner of the Chicago office. The story highlights David’s thoughts on this new leadership role and his vision to connect Chicago with the firm’s offices around the world.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | January 30, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a recent dismissal that was upheld by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and how the ruling affects sanction standards.
Law360 | January 27, 2017
This article highlights a recent action by the U.S. government who filed a $5M settlement agreement in a False Claims Act case involving Monaco Enterprises. The settlement does not require the company to admit any wrongdoing. Chicago commercial litigation partner John Ruskusky and government investigations and white collar defense partner Dean Polales are listed as representing the defendant.
Law360 | January 17, 2017
This article recaps HIPAA stats and highlights from the past year. Chicago health care partner Valerie Montague is quoted throughout discussing privacy breaches and how health care organizations react.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | January 11, 2017
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a lawsuit resulting from a labor union’s boycott against a hotel and casino in Chicago.
Chicago Tribune | December 27, 2016
This story previews what health care industry changes we may see in 2017. Chicago partner and health care practice chair Lynn Gordon provides third-party commentary regarding the issues hospital systems face and the impact of potential changes to Obamacare in a Trump administration.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | December 15, 2016
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column that discusses an ongoing litigation between Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and the National Labor Relations Board. The dispute is over whether Cooper violated the National Labor Relations Act by firing an employee who yelled racist comments at a temporary worker who crossed the union’s picket line during a lockout.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | December 09, 2016
Manager of diversity & inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu is quoted in this article which mentions Nixon Peabody’s 11th consecutive year of receiving a perfect rating in the Human Rights Campaign’s 15th annual Corporate Equality Index.
illinoistech.org | December 05, 2016
Russ Genet was featured in a Q&A discussing the firm's IP practice nationally and in the Chicagoland region.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | November 10, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this “Labor Daze” column about the 7th Circuit reversing a ruling in a recent lawsuit in federal court involving a railway worker who claimed that his firing was a violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act.
La Gazzetta Di Parma | November 07, 2016
This Italian publication quotes Chicago M&A and corporate transactions partner Charles Bernardini discussing the U.S. presidential race. Charles discusses the closing efforts of the candidates in terms of getting voters to the polls and how that differs from Italy where everyone is registered automatically. The article refers to Charles' family roots in Emilia-Romagna and our firm’s Chicago office.
McKnight's Long-Term Care News | November 01, 2016
This article focuses on the outcome of the U.S. election may affect long-term care providers. Chicago health care partner John Durso is quoted in this piece discussing how doctors and hospitals are focused on accountable care organizations to reduce per capita costs.
Law360 | November 01, 2016
Chicago Commercial Litigation associate Laura Bacon and Chicago Labor & Employment associate Brittany Bogaerts co-authored this column about how the conduct of nonemployees in the work place could present employers with potential liability.
USA Today | October 21, 2016
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Steve Thompson was mentioned in dozens of articles following the announcement about the NCAA’s notice of allegations regarding violations in the University of Louisville’s Men’s Basketball Program. Steve, who represents the university, participated in a press conference about this news.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | October 11, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column that focuses on strikers and exceptions to protections under the National Labor Relations Act when they engage in misconduct.
Fiscalità e Commercio Internazionale | October 01, 2016
Article by Charles Bernardini and Frank Emmons on sales tax and use tax issues facing foreign companies selling and installing manufacturing equipment in the United States.
Gazzetta di Parma | September 22, 2016
This article summarizes a seminar in Parma on exporting food products to the USA at which Charles Bernardini spoke.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | September 07, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Seibert authored this column discussing a blockbuster decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overruling two long-standing lines of its own precedent to clarify the evidentiary standards to be used in discrimination cases.
Gazzetta di Parma | September 06, 2016
Partner Charles Bernardini is included in this article on a discussion of exporting food and beverage products to the United States.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | August 16, 2016
Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this “Labor Daze” column about the National Labor Relations Board handling of the United Government Security Officers of America, Local 365, recent election. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | July 19, 2016
Chicago partner John Ruskusky and Washington, DC, associate Emily Harlan co-authored this column regarding expected changes for False Claims Act cases and investigations in the aftermath of the decision in Universal Health Services Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | July 19, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column that discusses how bargaining in demonstrably bad faith during can be costly to employers.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | July 01, 2016
Chicago health care partner John Durso addresses what points should be considered when a facility starts contracting talks with an accountable care organization or other group arrangement.
Confero | June 01, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Yelena Gray authored this column discussing the upcoming compliance deadline for cash balance plan sponsors.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | June 01, 2016
Chicago health care partner John Durso answers questions about if organizations can factor in a credit report check on a potential director of nursing into the hiring process.
Law360 | May 31, 2016
Chicago commercial litigation partner Mike Philippi is featured as the latest “Trial Pro” in this Law360 Q&A series.
Reuters Legal | May 17, 2016
The arrival of Chicago private clients partner Michelle Canerday is highlighted.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | May 16, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column on an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a veteran female police officer against her employer—one of the larger counties in Illinois.
Inc. Magazine | May 13, 2016
Labor & Employment practice group co-leader Stacie Collier and Chicago associate Laura Bacon provide commentary throughout this piece discussing how Generation Z is impacting business.
Law360 | May 05, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Brian Alcala provides third-party commentary in this feature story that looks at lessons learned from the National Labor Relations Board’s heightened scrutiny of employee handbooks.
Of Counsel: The Legal Practice and Management Report | May 01, 2016
Chicago partner Lisa Sullivan is quoted in this article about several factors fueling increased antitrust work for attorneys.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | May 01, 2016
Chicago health care partner John Durso addresses questions facilities should keep in mind when dealing with a transitioning employee.
Law360 | April 29, 2016
Chicago health care partner Valerie Breslin Montague is included in this piece that looks at how attorneys are dealing with increasing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) penalties and audits.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | April 13, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this piece that discusses a case centered upon alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Illinois Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act by an employer.
Yahoo! Sports | April 06, 2016
This article notes additional sanctions that the University of Louisville plans to impose on the men’s basketball program in the continued fallout of a scandal involving players. Chicago partner Steve Thompson, the University’s outside legal counsel advising on this matter, is quoted.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | April 01, 2016
Chicago health care partner John Durso discusses issues surrounding competitors using similar marketing slogans and copying other sales ideas.
DNAinfo: Chicago | March 28, 2016
Chicago partner Chuck Bernardini is quoted in this feature article discussing the issue of zoning and development in Chicago.
Health Data Management | March 22, 2016
Albany health care partner Laurie Cohen and Chicago health care partner Valerie Breslin Montague are quoted throughout this feature article discussing the HHS Office for Civil Rights’ increased efforts sanctioning healthcare covered entities with corrective action plans and financial fines for major violations of the HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Bloomberg BNA Banking Report | March 21, 2016
Chicago partner Susan Feibus authored this column about important considerations for financial institutions to take in terms of policies and procedures that address the cyber threat environment and resilience to cyber attacks.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | March 14, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about Cage v. City of Chicago which focuses on issues of age, gender and race discrimination and unlawful retaliation between employer and employee. Click here to read the full article.
CNN | March 11, 2016
Chicago partner Steve Thompson provides third-party commentary in this feature article on what’s next following Maria Sharapova’s recent admission to a failed drug test.
Fertility Bridge | March 09, 2016
Chicago Health Care partner Valerie Breslin Montague is featured in this Q&A discussing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as it relates to digital media.
Quick Read | March 09, 2016
Chicago Health Care partner Lynn Gordon authored this article on Stark law governing physician referrals and payments for those practices.
Il Bollettino dell'Associazione Internazionale Giuristi di Lingua Italiana | March 01, 2016
Partners Charles Bernardini and Kevin Shea co-authored this article discussing the refusal to testify by an Italian witness in U.S.-Italian cross-border commercial litigation. Click here to read the full article.
Crain's Chicago Business | February 22, 2016
Former Chicago alderman and Chicago partner Charles Bernardini is included in this column as representing Bombardier of Canada in a Chicago Transit Authority bid for 846 new rail cars.
Chicago Tribune | February 11, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Brian Alcala provides third-party commentary in this article about office romances and what employers need to know.
Law360 | February 11, 2016
Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Paul Kitch is quoted in this piece that discusses Apple’s strategy behind its America Invents Act review petitions at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and how this gives the company greater leverage in patent infringement fights.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | February 09, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column discussing gender-based harassment claims by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a large warehouse club on behalf of former Costco employee.
Life After Loyola | February 01, 2016
In this podcast series, Chicago Health Care associate April Schweitzer, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, discusses her practice and advice for law students interested in health law.
Law360 | January 29, 2016
Chicago Health Care associates Erica Cribbs, Gretchen Harper and April Schweitzer co-authored this column discussing the Food and Drug Administration’s priorities for the year.
Crain's Chicago Business | January 26, 2016
Chicago partner Charles Bernardini is quoted in this article highlighting the recent Italian American Chamber of Commerce Midwest event honoring Stefano Pessina, executive vice chairman and CEO of Walgreen Boots Alliance.
Modern Healthcare | January 20, 2016
This article discusses a New Jersey bill mandating not-for-profit hospitals contribute to local municipalities instead of paying property taxes, noting a veto by the New Jersey governor came just one day before the Illinois Department of Revenue confirmed that it has temporarily stopped reviewing hospitals' applications for property tax exemptions. Chicago Health Care partner John Durso provides general commentary on these tax-exemption issues.
Law360 | January 19, 2016
Chicago associates Laura Bacon and Brittany Bogaerts co-authored this column noting that EEOC v. Costco serves as a reminder that employers may be held responsible for customer harassment of employees and that hostile work environment claims are not limited to claims of harassment by other employees.
Crain's Chicago Business | January 15, 2016
Chicago partner Chuck Bernardini is quoted throughout this column about renaming the Chicago Cultural Center after Lois Weisberg, as a tribute to Chicago’s former city cultural affairs chief who died last week.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | January 14, 2016
Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column discussing a divided National Labor Relations Board ruling regarding employees recording coworkers on the job without management’s approval. Click here to read the full article.
Chicago Tribune | January 11, 2016
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Brian Alcala provides third-party commentary in this article about employers’ use of social media to evaluate job candidates.
Legal Bisnow (DC) | January 08, 2016
This piece, which describes the need for financial institutions to prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny of their cyber preparedness, features commentary from Susan.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | January 01, 2016
Chicago Health Care partner John Durso is quoted in this feature discussing combatting possible theft from residents’ accounts.
Bloomberg BNA Big Law Business | December 15, 2015
The Nixon Peabody and Ungaretti + Harris combination is highlighted in this feature story on the largest law firm mergers of 2015.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | December 04, 2015
Chicago Health Care partner John Durso discusses how long-term care organizations can deal with discrimination or wrongful termination claims.
Crain's Chicago Business | December 01, 2015
Chicago Real Estate partner Ron Cope is quoted in this story discussing the dispute over a proposed nine-story condo building in Chicago’s West Loop.
Law360 | November 24, 2015
Susan authored this column discussing whether the government can force private companies to decode encrypted messages for law enforcement.
La Gazzetta dello Sport | November 15, 2015
In this Italian sports business newspaper, this article notes that an Italian sports franchise is for sale. Chicago partner Chuck Bernardini has been has contacted to seek a buyer.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | November 11, 2015
This coverage notes that Accel Entertainment, a gaming terminal company, took its fight over a west suburb’s $1,000-per machine licensing fee to state appellate court. Chicago partners Seth Horvath and Michael Ficaro are featured in the story and noted as Accel ‘s counsel.
McKnight's Long-Term Care News | November 05, 2015
Chicago Health Care partner John Durso discusses potential factors impacting the definition of manager or turn operators into co-employers with staffing agencies.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | November 05, 2015
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column on the requirement that lawsuits involving Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) violations be brought no later than two years “after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought. Click here to read the full article.
Food Processing | October 26, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Jamie Robinson, a member of the Food, Beverage & Agriculture team, authored this column looking at where the FDA will end up on 'added sugars' on the new Nutrition Facts Panel.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | October 21, 2015
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column discussing a court ruling that union investigators should be allowed on site of employee death. Click here to read the article.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | October 15, 2015
Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Janet Garetto and Chicago IP Litigation partner Russ Genet co-authored this column on protecting the valued attorney-client privilege. Click here to read the full article.
Law360 | October 07, 2015
Chicago IP Counseling & Transactions partner Paul Kitch provides commentary on the most common mistakes by patent prosecutors and how to avoid them.
American Lawyer | October 05, 2015
The Nixon Peabody CWL combination in Hong Kong and our February merger in Chicago are highlighted in this feature story on the state of the legal industry.
Law360 | September 30, 2015
Chicago Commercial Litigation partner Steve Thompson provides commentary on the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Edward O’Bannon Jr. v. NCAA et al.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | September 22, 2015
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Yelena Gray authored this column discussing the importance of employers being aware of medical reimbursement arrangements. Click here to read the full article.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | September 16, 2015
Chicago Labor & Employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column discussing constructive discharge—a legal theory that former employees, especially those alleging unlawful discrimination, to sue their former employers even though they resigned and were not fired. Click here to read the full article.
McKnight's Long Term Care News | August 05, 2015
Chicago Health Care partner John Durso discusses non-compete clauses in relation to recruiting and retaining nursing staff.
American Lawyer | June 18, 2015
Managing Partner & CEO Andrew Glincher discusses law firm merger activity centered on Chicago.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | April 28, 2015
Chicago Madison Public Company Transactions partner Dave Brown authored this column discussing renewable energy technologies which have reshaped the Midwestern energy market in recent years. Click here to read the full article.
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