The “Arbitration – Plusses and Pitfalls” article was written by Arnstein & Lehr Partner and Litigation Practice Group member Steven Malitz. It discusses the commonplace inclusion of the arbitration provision in contracts and the benefits or not of arbitration over litigation. Mr. Malitz states, “while arbitration has become a popular form of dispute resolution, it [...]

Chicago Partner Dino Armiros spoke Friday on behalf of Chicago Partner Jimmy Chatz to attendees of the 97th annual Illinois Municipal League conference at the Hilton Chicago Hotel.  Mr. Armiros  presentation was entitled Financial Relief in Illinois – Is Chapter 9 Really an Option?  Mr. Armiros  discussed the potential in Illinois of using Chapter 9 [...]

Chicago Partner Hal Morris and Hoffman Estates Partners Arthur Janura Jr. and Nancy Harbottle spoke Thursday at the Illinois Municipal League’s 97th Annual Conference. Their presentation was titled Municipal Solutions for Dealing with Foreclosures or Abandoned Properties.  Held at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, it was attended by more than 100 municipal lawyers and municipal officials.  [...]

Chicago Partner Samuel Levine published an article in the August issue of the American Bar Association Real Property Report. The article is entitled “Who’s on first; The mortgage servicer’s standing to bring suit.” Click here to read the full article.

Please click anywhere below to register for the “How to Avoid Audits and Class Action Lawsuits by the DOL, IRS, OFCCP and Other Agencies” seminar.

This article was written by Arnstein & Lehr Partner and Employee Benefits Practice Group member Thomas M. White.  It discusses issues that still have not been settled by law or the courts under ERISA. To download the full article as a PDF, please click here. Indemnification Provisions in Benefit Plan Service Contracts Should be Negotiated [...]

The 2010 edition of Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Jason Tremblay’s handbook, Employment Law Toolkit, is now available. The handbook is a comprehensive resource highlighting the significant employment and labor issues facing Illinois employers. It provides practical and cost-effective advice on avoiding employment and labor-related liability and complying with state and federal laws facing employers. [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Colleen Chinlund recently authored a chapter in part of a book series titled Trusts and Estates Legal Series. The title of her chapter is “Inside the Minds: Trusts and Probate Litigation.” The book is published by Aspatore Books and will be available in October or November.

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Samuel Levine will speak at the John Marshall Law School on Receiverships in Real Estate Transactions. The seminar will take place on September 21 and will discuss the pros and cons of receivers and how receiverships are currently being used in commercial real estate. Click here for more information.

Arnstein & Lehr Fort Lauderdale Partner Franklin Zemel will speak at the University of Miami School of Law on September 14. Franklin will be speaking with Professor Richard Duncin, a First Amendment and property law instructor from the University of Nebraska School of Law. They will discuss first amendment and property rights with regards to [...]

The Government is gearing up for a new wave of employment audits.  Are you ready? October 7, 2010 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and networking 9:00-11:00 a.m. Seminar Arnstein & Lehr LLP 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 RSVP Your Name(required) Email(valid email required) Your Company(required) Phone Number(required) Anti-spam code   cforms [...]

Arnstein & Lehr West Palm Beach Partner Joel Rothman was featured in the August 30 edition of Florida Trend in an article entitled “Cashing In: A crop of companies around the state aims to help inventors turn their dreams into marketable products”. Joel was quoted as saying, “The biggest mistake inventors make is not to [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Coral Gables Partner David Shear was recently appointed to The Beacon Council’s International Committee, which is responsible for promoting international trade for Miami and Dade County. As Miami-Dade County’s official economic development partnership, The Beacon Council is charged with bringing new, job-generating investments to the community, while assisting existing businesses in their [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Miriam Stein was interviewed by Bankruptcy Court Decisions News & Comment regarding a case in which a fraudster took banks for millions of dollars. Ms. Stein, Partner George Apostolides and Associate Kevin Morse represented the debtor in the case, Equipment Acquisition Resources Inc. (EAR), which is being liquidated. The newly [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Miami Partner Phillip M. Hudson, III spoke with the Daily Business Review about the mixed results that come from Chapter 11 filings. Mr. Hudson notes that he tries to keep his clients out of the courtroom and tries to find private money where available. The article appeared in the August 23 issue [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Miriam R. Stein has been appointed to serve as a panel bankruptcy trustee for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is a part of the 7th Circuit, along with Wisconsin and Indiana. As a trustee, [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partners (pictured from left to right) John Ropiequet and Christopher Naveja and Chicago Associate Jason Hirsh have published an article entitled “An Introduction to the Dodd-Frank Act–The New Regulatory Structure for Consumer Finance Emerges” in the Banking & Financial Services Policy Report. The article outlines the provisions of this landmark financial [...]

This article about estate planning was written by Arnstein & Lehr Estate Planning attorney Jay Tarshis. For many individuals, retirement benefits represent a significant portion of their wealth. Planning for retirement benefits as part of an estate plan is complicated by a mix of tax and non-tax considerations. To clarify these issues, this article includes [...]