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David A. Johnson, formerly with the City of Chicago, has joined the law firm of Franczek Radelet as a partner. Mr. Johnson, Chief Labor Negotiator for the City for more than five years, is the fifth attorney to join Franczek Radelet in 2010.

11 partners recognized in the latest issue of Leading Lawyers Magazine. Jim Franczek was honored among the top 100 business lawyers in Illinois again this year. Todd Faulkner, Ron Hein, Mike Hernandez, Lisa McGarrity, Paul Millichap, Dave Radelet, John Relias, Andrea Waintroob, Patti Whitten and Jim Zuehl were recognized in the areas of School Law, Employment Law and/or Labor Law.

James C. Franczek Jr. mentioned on NPR segment reporting on the Chicago Teacher Union's lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools.

Jennifer A. Dunn provides her insight on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in New Process Steel, L.P. v. NLRB.

Abizer Zanzi and Katie Belpedio Schreiber authored the article "Unraveling USERRA: An Examination of Veterans' Reemployment Rights in a Bad Economy" for the CBA Record Magazine published by the Chicago Bar Association. The article looks at the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA), a statute which provides certain reemployment protections to employees who take temporary leave from their civilian jobs to perform military service.

Amy Moor Gaylord was quoted in the article "How Much Should Workers Know" for CFO Magazine. Amy offered the magazine her view on companies reaction to a proposal that the Department of Labor (DOL) is considering that would affect the way that companies classify workers. Amy Moor Gaylord was quoted in the article "How Much Should Workers Know" for CFO Magazine. Amy offered the magazine her view on companies reaction to a proposal that the Department of Labor (DOL) is considering that would affect the way that companies classify workers.

David Radelet is featured prominently in the Law Bulletin's Annual Law Day special edition published on April 22, 2010. Dave is quoted extensively on the ramifications of labor law and his practice as a result of President Obama's appointments to enforcement agencies.

It is apparent that the Department of Labor is convinced that the number of reported independent contractors, more than 8 percent of the workforce, is inaccurate as a result of employers misclassifying employees.

Darcy L. Kriha - ELA member spotlight profile in Second Quarter 2010 issue of ELA Notes.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Franklin Township Community Schools and Middlebury Community Schools, filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County against the State of Indiana arguing that their schools are not receiving sufficient funding as a result of the State’s long-held school funding formula.