Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law

General / Miscellaneous

Look Who Made The List – “Best Places to Work 2016” (Part 2)

In January, 2016 we looked at Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards - Best Places to Work 2016 and some great retail and restaurant companies made the list. As promised, we will now look to see who made Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies To Work For 2016”. (See, http://fortune.com/best-companies/). For the 10th…

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

Recent Appellate Decision – Exculpatory Provisions Upheld

I recently handled the appeal of a very interesting case involving the personal injury of a fitness club member. The appellate court upheld summary judgment in favor of our client. The following is a summary of the case and court ruling. A copy of the opinion is below for your…

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Concealed-Carry Laws Update: New State Added To No-Permit Needed

Mississippi is the newest state to do away with the need for a special permit to legally carry a concealed weapon and this time the change in law comes with an interesting twist. The primary focus of the new law (House Bill 786), better known as the “Mississippi Church Protection…

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Claim Handling / Investigations

Fraudulent Injury Claims – Identify & Defend

According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the ER and costing businesses $70 million annually. (2011 NSC Injury Facts). Admittedly the vast majority of falls in stores, restaurants and hotels…

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Litigation Handling

Major Changes In Cook County Law Division Cases

In case you missed the announcement - The Black Line Call In Cook County Law Division Got The Axe! Judge James P. Flanner, Jr. recently announced the new Trial Setting Call system, which will take effect on April 1, 2016. Instead of the black line call, parties will now receive direct notice…

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Update: Concealed & Open Carry Laws

Here is another update on what is happening in concealed and open carry laws around the country. West Virginia is now an unrestricted state, allowing concealed carry without a special permit. West Virginia's governor vetoed a bill that allowed lawful gun owners 21 or order to carry concealed weapons without…

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Concealed-Carry Litigation – Employment Case

While we all sit and wait for a concealed or open carry case involving civil liability to rear its ugly head I thought I would report on a recent employment law case involving a concealed-carry issue. The case addresses a very interesting topic that has many employers concerned and confused…

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Insurance Coverage

The Duty To Defend Under A Self-Insured Retention

Sometimes I like to get a little wild and crazy and pretend to be a coverage attorney. I had such an experience recently and the end result was so interesting I thought I would share it. My client was sued after a customer allegedly tripped and fell on a floor…

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General / Miscellaneous

Look Who Made The List – “Best Places to Work 2016” (Part 2)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

General / Miscellaneous

Recent Appellate Decision – Exculpatory Provisions Upheld

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Concealed-Carry Laws Update: New State Added To No-Permit Needed

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Claim Handling / Investigations

Fraudulent Injury Claims – Identify & Defend

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Litigation Handling

Major Changes In Cook County Law Division Cases

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Update: Concealed & Open Carry Laws

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Concealed-Carry Litigation – Employment Case

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Insurance Coverage

The Duty To Defend Under A Self-Insured Retention

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco