Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law

I am happy to announce that as of April 1, 2020, I have opened the Illinois office of Bovell Bove LLC with my long-time partner, Brian O’Gallagher. We are very excited about this new chapter in our lives. Bodell Bove LLC is a Philadelphia, PA based firm with offices also…

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

COVID-19 Issues

Retail & Hospitality to the Rescue!

Since this blog is dedicated to the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries, I want to take a moment to show my deepest respect and admiration to the many retail, restaurant and hospitality companies and employees out there doing amazing things during these crazy times. The following is a list of…

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

COVID-19 Issues

COVID-19: Unemployment Benefits

Here is a re-post from information provided by attorney Ellen Vance of Spilman, Thomas & Battle in West Virginia regarding employment issues in general and then I added some information about Illinois at the end: According to guidance issued by the Department of Labor, states may amend their unemployment insurance…

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins: No Evidence of Defect

Another Defense Wins victory to share. This one is a actually comical. The plaintiff claimed she was hit on the right side of her face and the right shoulder by a case of water bottles that fell from the top of a water bottle display in a store. In fact,…

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins: Summary Judgment Based On Notice Upheld On Appeal

Another great win for a retailer in Illinois and this one was upheld by the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois. Here is what took place. The plaintiff was at laundry mat and he went into a nearby grocery store to use the ATM machine. After taking a few steps…

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Update: Concealed Carry Laws

As of November 1, 2019, Oklahoma is the latest to the list of unrestricted conceal carry law states. This change in law allows anyone 21 years or older (or 18 years old and older if a member of the military or an honorably discharged veteran) who can legally own a…

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Case Law Update: Criminal Act Of Third Party – MSJ Granted & Upheld For Restaurant

The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued a ruling regarding criminal acts of third parties that will be very useful in defending retail, restaurant and hospitality companies for years to come. The following is a summary of the opinion and a copy of the opinion is attached: In Witcher v. 1104…

Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Retail & Hospitality Security Seminar - The Best Defense is a Good Offense. I am honored to be speaking about this incredibly important topic with two great speakers - Jon Groussman from Lowers Risk Group and Elizabeth Stouder of Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger in Portland, Maine. This is a…

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General / Miscellaneous

New Firm – Bodell Bove LLC

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

COVID-19 Issues

Retail & Hospitality to the Rescue!

Posted on March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

COVID-19 Issues

COVID-19: Unemployment Benefits

Posted on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins: No Evidence of Defect

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins: Summary Judgment Based On Notice Upheld On Appeal

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

Update: Concealed Carry Laws

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Case Law Update: Criminal Act Of Third Party – MSJ Granted & Upheld For Restaurant

Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Criminal Acts of Third Parties

Posted on September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco