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April 17, 2012
LP and Howard Dakoff featured in Law Bulletin article, "Firms nab top ranking in city's green challenge"
April 12, 2012
Levenfeld Pearlstein Continues Top Achievement in Green Office Challenge
April 4, 2012
David Blum quoted in Chicago Law Bulletin article, "Tebow finds himself in the middle of licensing battle"
April 3, 2012
Marc Joseph quoted in Crain's blurb, "Law firm renews LaSalle Street lease"
April 2, 2012
David Blum featured in Wall Street Journal article, "Transfer Pricing Brings Tax Troubles to Tech Giants"
March 22, 2012
Andrea Crews quoted in National Law Journal article, "Give Marketing a Seat at the Table"
March 20, 2012
LP’s Innovative Video Vignettes Sweep Legal Marketing Association’s “Your Honor” Awards
March 19, 2012
LP’s Paul Ochmanek Named to Officer Slate in Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section
February 28, 2012
Marc Fineman quoted in Law Bulletin article, "Jordan challenges Chinese company over name use"
February 22, 2012
Mary Wasik and Howard Dakoff featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "Firm gives local housing program a boost"
February 15, 2012
Environmental Attorney James Brusslan Featured in ABA Student Lawyer "Hot Profiles"
February 7, 2012
LP Announces $25,000 Grant to Casa Central as Part of Commitment to Chicago Community Organizations
January 30, 2012
Marc Fineman quoted in Law 360 article, "5 Ways To Ramp Up Your Patent Portfolio"
January 12, 2012
Steve Jakubowski quoted in Washington Post story, "Hostess Brands files for bankruptcy"
January 11, 2012
David Blum featured in Law Bulletin article, "Lawyers want clients to take advantage of tax cuts in 2012"
December 19, 2011
David Blum quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "Companies may seek similar Sears/CME tax deal"
December 16, 2011
Gary Blackman quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "Lawyer sues media for saying Pippen declared bankruptcy"
December 5, 2011
LP's new attorney Steve Jakubowski featured in Law 360 article, "Levenfeld Scores Coleman Bankruptcy Lawyer"
December 2, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Adds Steve Jakubowski as Partner in Restructuring & Insolvency Service Group
November 30, 2011
Angie Hickey and Peter Donati quoted in Inside Counsel article, "The perks and pitfalls of tablet computers"
November 21, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Adds Corporate Attorney Mehgan Peetz
November 15, 2011
David Blum quoted in Crain's article, "There's still hope for an NBA season—really."
November 8, 2011
Article by Mary Wasik published in current issue of NAWBO Focus (National Association of Women Business Owners)
November 3, 2011
Marc Fineman quoted in Law 360 article, "Kodak Pins Hopes on Patent Sale as Outlook Dims"
November 2, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Ranked Nation’s Top Midsize Law Firm Marketing Department in Inaugural MLF “Magnificent 25”
Firm honored for “humanizing” attorneys through use of video in attorney profiles
October 31, 2011
Angie Hickey featured in TabTimes article
October 28, 2011
Bill Schwartz quoted in PR Web article
October 27, 2011
Word Spreads About LP Video Bios
October 18, 2011
LP Goes Where No Law Firm Has Gone Before With Innovative Implementation of Video
October 18, 2011
David Blum quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "NBA pros face legal, business issues playing overseas"
October 13, 2011
Q&A with Mary Wasik featured in Chicago Lawyer blog "Around the Water Cooler"
October 10, 2011
Tom Jaros quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article on CMBS market
October 4, 2011
LP laterals featured in Chicago Lawyer article
September 27, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article, "Developers lose trial on earnest money refunds"
September 27, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Laura Friedel Named Among Law Bulletin Publishing’s “40 Under 40” for 2011
September 12, 2011
David Blum quoted in Crain's article on the effects of Illinois' bid to collect sales taxes on Internet
September 1, 2011
Howard Dakoff has been elected to the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)
August 30, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Continues Strategic Growth, Adding Tim Nitsch to IP Practice
August 2, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Continues Recent Growth with Addition of Partners Paul Simons and Gregg Minkow
July 25, 2011
Friedland Quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Article, "Bankruptcy attorneys question fate of Borders' leases"
July 8, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Real Estate Practice Ranked Among Best in Illinois by Chambers USA for Third Consecutive Year
June 21, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Boosts Real Estate & Finance Practice with Additions of Jeffery Hoffenberg and David Pritzker
June 15, 2011
InsideCounsel publishes article covering LP's panel on mitigating social media risks
June 1, 2011
Brian Kozminski quoted in Chicago Lawyer magazine article, "Lawyers partner with retail landlords, tenants"
May 24, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article, "South Loop condo developer sues to collect deposits"
May 10, 2011
Jason Neumark featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "Lawyers help clients convert condos into rental property"
May 10, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article, "Hyde Park residents sue over co-op's conversion"
May 6, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Handles Transatlantic Merger of Financial Markets Companies
May 3, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein and Fuel Break Capital Partners Host 3rd Annual Dealmakers Summit
60 top investment professionals attend daylong event
April 25, 2011
David Blum quoted in Crain's article, "Class-action lawyers target Groupon over expiration of daily deals"
April 21, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article, "Condo board sues resident over bedbugs"
March 31, 2011
Rob Romanoff Quoted in Bloomberg Article, "IRS Extends Form-Filing Deadline for Heirs to Complete 2010 Estate Taxes"
March 22, 2011
QUOTED IN: Mitch Weinstein quoted in Washington Post article, "Apple’s Steve Jobs ordered to testify in iTunes lawsuit"
March 17, 2011
Accounting Today Posts Podcast, "Amazon Fends Off State Sales Taxes," Featuring David Blum
March 7, 2011
LP's Work with Wills for Heroes quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
March 4, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Attorneys Volunteer to Help Chicago’s First Responders With Estate Planning Needs
March 1, 2011
Bryan Schwartz Elected as Second Vice-Chair to Eleanor Foundation Board of Directors
February 28, 2011
Padden Move Quoted in Law360, ABA Journal, The Lawyer and Legal Week
Veteran litigation partner Mike Padden's move to Levenfeld Pearlstein from Howrey, LLP was recently noted in several legal publications, including Law360, the ABA Journal, The Lawyer, and most recently, Legal Week.
February 23, 2011
Russell Shapiro quoted in February edition of Accounting Today on the Importance of Maintaining Your Partnership Agreements
February 22, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Lands Veteran Litigation Partner From Howrey and Adds Attorneys to Boost Growing Litigation and Real Estate Practices
February 22, 2011
Bryan Schwartz quoted in The Environmental Forum article, "The Sustainability Strategy"
February 21, 2011
West Publishing Releases Second Volume of Book, Strategic Alternatives for Distressed Businesses, by Jonathan Friedland
February 10, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Northwestern's Medill Reports on the Home Affordable Modification Program
February 1, 2011
"Succession: Strategically creating a successful succession plan" in February's Chicago Lawyer
Bryan Schwartz quoted in the February edition of Chicago Lawyer on succession planning
January 25, 2011
Mark Pearlstein quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com on why some developers opt for Chapter 11
Partner Mark Pearlstein was quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com
January 18, 2011
Levenfeld Pearlstein Announces Grant to Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Chicago’s Community Kitchens as Part of Ongoing Commitment to Community Organizations
Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Chicago’s Community Kitchens program.
January 14, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article, "Mesirow scraps plan to sell condos to mental-health non-profit"
January 12, 2011
Dakoff quoted in article on West Loop condo board's oppposition regarding sale to mental-health non-profit
LP partner Howard Dakoff was quoted in a Crain’s ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article regarding a dispute over whether a local non-profit has the ability to convert as many as 20 condominiums of a West Loop condominium project into housing for mental-health patients.
January 5, 2011
Dakoff quoted in Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com's article, "Mental-health non-profit wants to buy Mesirow condos"
Partner Howard Dakoff was quoted in a Crain's ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com article from January 5, 2011 titled, "Mental-health non-profit wants to buy Mesirow condos."
November 2, 2010
Bridgeport couple denies race bias in scrapped sale
LP partner Mark Pearlstein has been quoted in Crain’s ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com regarding a housing discrimination dispute.
November 2, 2010
Project Leadership Associates Launches LAP Intranet to Boost Mid-Size Law Firm Productivity
LP’s Angela Hickey, Executive Director and CFO and Bryan Schwartz, Managing Partner, comment on the firm’s efforts to lower costs and boost productivity with their deployment of Legal Accelerator Product (LAP) Intranet. LP was one of the first law firms to deploy LAP Intranet.
October 15, 2010
Changing how law firms do business
Levenfeld Pearlstein's own executive director Angela Hickey is quoted in the most recent issue of Chicago Lawyer.
October 13, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein Adds Six Lateral Attorneys
October 6, 2010
Partner Mark Pearlstein quoted in the Chicago Journal
Matt Duffey and his girlfriend, Erika Hayes, were thrilled to purchase their first home in October 2008 — a third floor condominium on a quiet, leafy stretch of Leavitt Street in Wicker Park, just steps away from historical homes featured on neighborhood tours.
August 16, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein recognized by the city for its green efforts
July 15, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein Honored for Environmental Commitment
Firm receives award from Mayor Daley and Chicago Department of Environment
July 1, 2010
The Next Group Hit By The Changing Economy
First it was associates, but these days it's income partners who are feeling the pain of layoffs.
July 1, 2010
Promotions within Levenfeld Pearlstein
July 1, 2010
Bryan Schwartz named to Law 360’s list of Most Innovative Managing Partners
June 24, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Real Estate & Finance Practice Ranked Among Best in Illinois by Chambers USA for Second Consecutive Year
May 17, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Mark Pearlstein Honored with CAI’s Award of Excellence in Government and Public Affairs
May 1, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein's Real Estate Practice Named Number One in Midwest for Second Consecutive Year by Midwest Real Estate News
March 30, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein Congratulates Vertex Capital's Larry Nusbaum on Recognition as Turnaround Corporate Executive of the Year
February 12, 2010
Honda Recall Signals New Era Post-Toyota Disaster
Kurt Stitcher, Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, was quoted in this article about the likely fallout – in terms of litigation, investigation, and legislation – of the recent Toyota recalls over accelerators and braking systems, published by Product Liability Law 360.
February 8, 2010
Male Dominated Universe Gives Way
February 5, 2010
Levenfeld Pearlstein Announces 2010 Grants as Part of Ongoing Commitment to Chicago Community Organizations
February 1, 2010
Find Opportunity in Distress
Partner Steven M. Weiss commented on how to decrease risk and increase reward with distressed asset purchases in the February 2010 issue of Smart Business Chicago.
January 12, 2010
Suburban company accuses NFL of price-fixing in lawsuit
Partner Gary Blackman commented to ABC local News on a Supreme Court case in which a local suburban company accuses the NFL of price-fixing.
January 11, 2010
Local company involved in Supreme Court case that could change sports
Partner Gary Blackman was quoted in Ed Sherman's (Crain's Chicago) January 11 blog discussing the Supreme Court case involving a local company and their antitrust claims against the NFL.
January 1, 2010
Product Liability Defense Lawyers’ Wish List for 2010
Kurt Stitcher, Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, was quoted in this article about legislative and case law changes that prominent product liability defense lawyers would like to see come to fruition in 2010, published by Product Liability Law 360.
December 2, 2009
The option of a libel suit for Woods
Partner Gary Blackman was quoted in Ed Sherman's (Crain's Chicago) December 2 blog discussing the recent scandal surrounding Tiger Woods and the option of a libel suit.
December 1, 2009
Fixed Price Charitable Foundation Formation and Set-Up
November 16, 2009
Unanimous 7th Circuit finds mezuzah removal worth a lawsuit
November 12, 2009
NAIOP's "Downtown Transaction of the Year"
Levenfeld Pearlstein is pleased to have represented Piedmont Office Realty Trust, in the 2009 NAIOP "Broker Transaction of the Year - Downtown Office" Award-winning deal.
September 9, 2009
In Tough Times, Guard Your Covenants
Partner Christopher Griesmeyer is quoted in the September 2009 Business & Legal Reports national update, What to Do About Personnel Problems. Employers have long attempted to protect their trade secrets, clients, and employees from departing workers with several types of covenants. Mr. Griesmeyer discusses how those covenants can be endangered.
September 1, 2009
After 10-Year Effort, Community Association Manager Act Becomes Illinois Law
August 31, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Boosts ESOP and Employee Benefits Groups With Addition of Megan Sandquist
August 31, 2009
Changing Environmental Practice
July 31, 2009
Responding to Economic Shifts
Thomas Jaros and William Schwartz, both partners in the Real Estate &amp; Finance Practice Group, were quoted in <em>Chicago Lawyer </em>magazine about how the economy has impacted their business.&nbsp; To read the full article, please <a href="http://www.chicagolawyermagazine.com/2009/07/31/the-changing-environmental-law-practice/">click here</a>.
June 29, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein is one of only 20 firms in the United States to be included on The National Law Journal's inaugural Midsize Hot List!
June 22, 2009
Obama Greenlights Tobacco Regulation Law
June 10, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein's Real Estate & Finance Practice Ranked Among Best in Illinois by Chambers USA
May 8, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Named Among Best Places to Work in Illinois for Third Consecutive Year
April 30, 2009
Chinese Drywall Suits Will Likely Breed Many Claims
April 17, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Captures Two Awards at 2009 LMA Chicago Your Honor Awards
April 1, 2009
Legal Professionals Shift Gears
March 31, 2009
David Porteous quoted in Bloomberg News on rare securities fraud class action
March 30, 2009
Geithner urges Adviser Registration, Changes to Money Market, Swaps Oversight
March 30, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Forms ESOP Services Group
March 19, 2009
A Good Time For Good Counsel
March 13, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein to Participate in City of Chicago's New Green Business Task Force
March 2, 2009
Survey Results: How Will The Obama Administration Handle Corporate Crime?
March 2, 2009
Litigation Makes Like The Economy
February 23, 2009
Around the Water Cooler: Q&A with Kurt Stitcher
February 13, 2009
Committee hangs on for 2 years; Exasperated board prez cancels it, but then it's reinstated
January 30, 2009
Five Levenfeld Pearlstein Attorneys Named to 2009 List of Best Lawyers in America
January 29, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Boosts Litigation, Corporate Practices with Addition of Four Attorneys
January 26, 2009
Blago's Bid to Bounce Fitzgerald May Falter; Disputed Comments Aside, Motion a Longshot
January 13, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Announces $60,000 In Grants as Part of Ongoing Commitment to Chicago Community Organizations
January 5, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Promotes Three Attorneys to Partner
January 1, 2009
Levenfeld Pearlstein Rate Freeze Well Received by Clients and the Press Alike
January 1, 2009
Forecast for Legal Work Under Obama
January 1, 2009
Left Adrift
December 19, 2008
Preemption At Forefront Of Product Liability In 2009
December 15, 2008
Innovation on the Auction Floor
December 5, 2008
Will Billing Rate Freezes Become a Trend?
December 1, 2008
Hedge Funds Bracing for Likely Disclosure Mandates; New Administration, Volatility Increase Odds For Regulation
October 20, 2008
Levenfeld Set on Creating a 'Big-Firm Alternative'
October 14, 2008
In Midst of Crisis, Builders Change Their Plans - and Call Their Lawyers
October 1, 2008
The Hot Seat
September 19, 2008
West Publishing Releases Book, Strategic Alternatives for Distressed Businesses, by Jonathan Friedland, Head of the Restructuring & Insolvency Service Group
September 15, 2008
David Blum quoted in National Law Journal article on converting financial statements from GAAP to IFRS
September 10, 2008
Ch. 11 Filings Soar In August Amid Credit Crisis
August 15, 2008
Former Apple Counsel Nancy Heinen to Settle SEC Stock-Option Suit
August 15, 2008
Shot at the Courtroom Helps Firms add Talent: A Lure to Escape 'Lawyer Factory'
August 6, 2008
In Bankruptcies, Private Equity Becomes The Target
June 19, 2008
Scott Meyers, head of the Litigation Practice Group, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Television on the indictment and arrest of two former Bear Sterns fund managers
June 18, 2008
When Builders Go Broke
May 30, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein Adds Jonathan Friedland as Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Service Group
May 1, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein's Real Estate Practice Named Number One in Midwest for Second Consecutive Year by Midwest Real Estate News
April 28, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein Named Among Best Places to Work in Illinois
April 24, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein Represents WNBA’s Chicago Sky Pro Bono in Formation of Chicago Sky Cares Charity
April 15, 2008
Court Weighs Whether a Corporation Can Commit Securities Fraud
April 10, 2008
On the fringe: Oswego, Kendall County still experiencing some growth
April 3, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein's James Brusslan Becomes One of the Only Illinois Attorneys Accredited By U.S. Green Building Council
April 1, 2008
Technology Feature: Lawyers Create a High-Tech Courtroom
March 20, 2008
Economic Outlook Mixed
March 6, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein Names Mark Levin as Director of Business Development and Marketing
February 26, 2008
High Court Aims To Alter Product Liability Landscape
February 4, 2008
Levenfeld Pearlstein's Mark Pearlstein to Receive Institute of Real Estate Management's 2008 Leadership Award
February 1, 2008
Chicago Firms Use 'Small' as a Selling Point
January 8, 2008
In Everlasting Memory of Our Partner, Donald A. Glassberg
January 2, 2008
Product Liability Litigation Drops From Peak
January 2, 2008
Debate Heats Over Personal Injury Damages Caps
January 1, 2008
Product Liability Cases To Watch In 2008
January 1, 2008
Product Liability Legislation To Watch In 2008
January 1, 2008
Finance Cases To Watch In 2008
December 17, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Launches Corporate Contributions Program, Announces More Than $60,000 In Grants
November 30, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein's David Berzon and Marc Joseph Named to Midwest Real Estate News' "40 Over 40" for 2007
November 13, 2007
Worth Magazine Names Levenfeld Pearlstein's Robert Romanoff Among its Top 100 Attorneys
November 8, 2007
Children's Products Makers Face Litigation Challenges
November 1, 2007
Help Heirs Avoid the Hassle of Probate
October 15, 2007
Lead Directors - How They're Picked
October 8, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein's David Blum Named Among Law Bulletin's "40 Under 40" for 2007
October 1, 2007
SEC To Cast Wide Net In Bid To Clamp Down On Fund Insider Trading
October 1, 2007
The Year of Living Dangerously for GCs
September 24, 2007
Arctic Becomes Tourism Hot Spot, But is that Cool?
September 21, 2007
Courts; Jobs to Testify in Apple Option Case
September 18, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Adds Mark Kosminskas as Partner in Corporate Practice Group
September 17, 2007
Ex-CEO of Brocade Convicted in First Stock-Backdating Trial
September 10, 2007
Firms Taking Steps to Reduce Environmental Footprints
September 10, 2007
Oversight: Hedge Fund Transparency At Issue...Again; But will SEC working group be strong enough?
September 10, 2007
Lawyer Networks Expanding Law Firms' Global Reach
August 31, 2007
Fraud? What fraud?
August 14, 2007
Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart on YouTube Witness List
August 2, 2007
Apple Blasted With Complaints Over iPhone Battery
August 1, 2007
Lawyers Fill Temporary Need For Firms, Companies
August 1, 2007
Bullies: Some Law Firms Try Closing The Door On Bad Behavior
August 1, 2007
Apple's Battery Replacement Tap Dance Provokes Lawsuit
August 1, 2007
SEC Unveils Hedge Fund Enforcement Unit
July 30, 2007
CBOT Shareholders Agree to CME Merger, Leaving ICE's Unsolicited Bid In The Dust
July 28, 2007
iPhone Battery Lawsuit: What Did Steve Jobs Say, and When Did He Say It?
July 25, 2007
Computer Sciences Backdating Case Tossed—Again
July 21, 2007
Barclays Spars Over Its Losses at Bear Stearns
July 19, 2007
Government Appeals KPMG Dismissals
July 19, 2007
Prosecutors in KPMG Case Appeal Dismissal of Charges
July 17, 2007
Judge Dismisses Indictment Against Ex-KPMG Execs
July 17, 2007
Black's Trial Antics Could Work Against Him At Sentencing
July 16, 2007
KPMG Dismissals Set Up Second Circuit Showdown
July 10, 2007
Court Dismisses Indictments Against 13 of 16 KPMG Defendants
July 5, 2007
For some associations, an easy source of cash
July 5, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Establishes First-Ever Diversity Scholarship
Firm partners with Chicago-Kent College of Law to award scholarship
June 14, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein's Real Estate Practice Named Number One in Midwest by "Midwest Real Estate News"
June 11, 2007
Retail Legal Issues
June 7, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Bolsters Litigation Practice with Addition of Partner Kurt Stitcher
June 4, 2007
Electronic Discovery Pushes Lawyers To Think Differently
June 1, 2007
Lock Up Your Life Insurance In A Trust
June 1, 2007
Large Firms Deal With Changes In The Number of Illinois Lawyers
May 29, 2007
Dismissals Loom Over Backdating Derivative Suits
May 7, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Launches ESI Task Force to Help Clients Manage Electronic Information
April 30, 2007
A Piece of the Pie
April 30, 2007
Change: Lawyers and Clients Demand a New Type of Firm
April 26, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Represents Waterton Associates in Purchase of Presidential Towers in Chicago’s West Loop
April 24, 2007
SEC Files Charges Against Two Ex-Apple Execs
April 18, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Joins the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance Green Business Directory
April 3, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Pioneers Environmental Responsibility Initiative in Chicago Legal Community
Levenfeld Pearlstein becomes first Chicago-based law firm to join Chicago Climate Exchange, dedicated to the reduction of greenhouse emissions.
April 2, 2007
High Court Deals Blow To Bush Over Global Warming
March 22, 2007
Enron Dismissal Raises Questions For Banks
March 19, 2007
Robert Romanoff Serves as a General Editor and Chapter Author for IICLE's 2007 Asset Protection Planning Handbook
March 14, 2007
Viacom Hits YouTube With $1B Infringement Suit
March 1, 2007
A New Type of Law Firm: Management, Culture and Ideals Will Undergo Change
February 15, 2007
Florida Resident Battles Case of Confiscated Mezuza
February 9, 2007
Florida Condo Bans Mezuzahs: Christmas Wreaths But Not Mezuzahs
February 8, 2007
A New Way to Recoup Back Dues
February 2, 2007
EEOC Discrimination Charges Increase In 2006
January 29, 2007
LP Welcomes Partner Stuart Kohn to the Asset Planning & Preservation Service Group
January 23, 2007
Peter Donati and the Employment Service Group Profiled by Employment Law 360
January 16, 2007
Cole Taylor Sues Over Loan
January 15, 2007
Here They Are: Secrets to Profitability
January 5, 2007
Levenfeld Pearlstein Promotes Four Attorneys to Partner
Levenfeld Pearlstein is proud to announce that Michele L. Krause, Jeffrey C. Friedman, Nick S. Legatos, and Marc E. Fineman have been promoted to partner.
January 5, 2007
Peter Donati Appointed to Human Resource Association of Greater Oak Brook Board of Directors
January 4, 2007
Inflection Point: Hedge funds have raised the ire of CFOs and the eyebrows of regulators.
January 2, 2007
Accredited Where Accredited is Due
December 15, 2006
Q&A: Opening the Hedges - What Will a Hedge-Fund IPO Mean
December 4, 2006
Levenfeld Pearlstein Helps Plaintiffs Secure $15 Million Settlement in Environmental Class Action
October 25, 2006
Lessons from Enron: just say 'sorry'
October 25, 2006
UnitedHealth Facing Clearer Skies
October 20, 2006
Hawthorne Heights Dealt Damaging Blow In Case Against Record Label
October 19, 2006
Merger solidifies city as trading power base
October 17, 2006
Most stock-options disclosures sketchy
October 13, 2006
Whose content?
October 5, 2006
Can ignorance put Apple's Jobs in the clear on options?
September 20, 2006
Amaranth debacle raises cries for regulation
September 8, 2006
Mediation, arbitration should precede litigation of disputes
September 1, 2006
Associations look at depth of legal dispute
August 23, 2006
New 15-year Lease Keeps Playboy Based in Chicago
August 18, 2006
Inherit a Windfall Without the Pitfalls
August 1, 2006
Attorney Peter Donati Named One of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
Levenfeld Pearlstein is proud to announce that partner Peter F. Donati has been named to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's 2006 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch.
July 30, 2006
SEC Puts Execs' Pay On Wider Display
July 22, 2006
Scrutiny of Options Expected to Grow; The first case alleging backdating of awards signals that prosecutors have a low threshold for what constitutes a crime.
July 21, 2006
U.S. Charges 2 in Stock Option Case; The ex-CEO of tech firm Brocade and a colleague are criminally accused of backdating grants to make them worth more. Other cases may follow.
July 13, 2006
Going soft on white collar crime: Now that the Enron trial is over, it seems the fervor over prosecuting corporate crime has died down.
July 6, 2006
Lay's death throws wrench into civil claims: Enron founder Kenneth Lay's sudden death could make it tough for the government and civil lawsuits to get the money they've been seeking.
June 23, 2006
Levenfeld Pearlstein Bolsters Securities Group with Addition of David W. Porteous as Partner
June 22, 2006
GETTING PERSONAL: Pay Attention To State Estate Taxes Too
June 8, 2006
GETTING PERSONAL: Build Flexibility Into Estate Plan
May 26, 2006
The Enron Verdicts: Chances of Overturning Verdict Seen as Slim
May 26, 2006
Ostrich Defense Backfires For Lay, Skilling
May 10, 2006
Conflict of Interest: Fairness Opinoins
April 3, 2006
Enron Defense Team In Spotlight
March 28, 2006
Enron Defense Faces Uphill Battle
February 13, 2006
Enron's Defense Could Be Brilliant... Or Crazy
February 5, 2006
Enron Duo Needs To Stick Together
January 18, 2006
SEC Moves to Increase Disclosure of Executive Compensation
This News Alert discusses the new rules proposed by the SEC requiring public companies to provide far greater details about their executives' compensation.
April 22, 2005
Levenfeld Pearlstein is Pleased to Welcome Peter Donati as Leader of its Employment Practice
April 1, 2005
Managing Partner Bryan Schwartz accepted to Young President's Organization
March 1, 2005
Managing Partner Bryan Schwartz Named to the Board of Directors of Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation Midwest
July 1, 2004
Levenfeld Pearlstein Welcomes New ACTEC Member
October 1, 2003
Levenfeld Pearlstein Bolsters Litigation Practice
July 1, 2003
Angela Hickey Promoted To Firm Executive Director
July 1, 2003
Howard S. Dakoff Recognized as one of the 2003 "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch"