Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law

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Mark Your Calendars – Webinar Re: Using Online Presence & Social Media for Business Development

Be sure you mark your calendar for Thursday, September 28, 2017 (1:00 - 2:30 pm Central) because DRI and IDC are putting on a Webinar you will not want to miss. Here is some information about the webinar: Business and Development Marketing Services: Creating an Online Presence and Using Social…

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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CLM Article – Are Formal Floor Inspections Worth It?

In February, 2017, myself and the corporate general liability claims manager for Albertsons Companies published an article in CLM Magazine --- Are Formal Floor Inspections Worth It? I also recently spoke about this same topic during a CLM Webinar. A copy of the article is attached. This article is a short…

Posted on July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! Natural Accumulation Doctrine Strikes Again

It is no secret that I LOVE the natural accumulation doctrine in Illinois. I don't mean to be a legal geek, but the law is well written, well applied, it makes logical sense and it actually helps the defendant - how can you not love it? One more reason to…

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted in Cook County

In April, 2017, a Cook County motion judge granted summary judgment in favor of one of my retail clients and it is a ruling worth sharing. The retailer is a warehouse store and the plaintiff claimed he tripped and fell over the corner of a pallet that was under a large…

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Internal Policies

Webinar: Formal Floor Inspections – Are They Worth It?

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12:00 pm (Eastern) I will be presenting a CLM Webinar with the Retail & Hospitality Committee. Myself and the Director of TPA Claims for Albertsons Companies will talk about formal inspection policies and whether they are right for your company. The webinar…

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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Retail & Hospitality Litigation Seminar – sign up now!

There is still time to sign-up for the 2017 DRI Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar. It is taking place on May 4-5, 2017 at the Loews Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The brochure for the seminar is attached. Early registration (with a $100 discount) was extended and it now ends April…

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

12 States Allow Concealed Carry Without A Permit

Time to update the Concealed & Open Carry Law Charts again. North Dakota recently moved from a Shall-Issue state to an Unrestricted state. On March 23, 2017, North Dakota’s governor signed legislation that allows people to carry a concealed weapon without needing a permit, also known as “constitutional carry.” More…

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! Unknown Cause Of Fall = Summary Judgment

Recently, I secured a summary judgment win for my client in DuPage County and the argument asserted by the plaintiff's attorney was one of the most creative, yet legally offensive, arguments I have heard in some time. The plaintiff fell in the restaurant dining room and was severely injured. The plaintiff offered…

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Mark Your Calendars – Webinar Re: Using Online Presence & Social Media for Business Development

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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CLM Article – Are Formal Floor Inspections Worth It?

Posted on July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! Natural Accumulation Doctrine Strikes Again

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! – Summary Judgment Granted in Cook County

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Internal Policies

Webinar: Formal Floor Inspections – Are They Worth It?

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

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Retail & Hospitality Litigation Seminar – sign up now!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Concealed-Carry / Gun Laws

12 States Allow Concealed Carry Without A Permit

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco

Defense Wins

Defense Wins! Unknown Cause Of Fall = Summary Judgment

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Stacy D. Fulco by Stacy D. Fulco