Summertime boating is a delightful pastime that Chicagoans look forward to all year long. From recreational boating on the infamous Lake Michigan to peaceful kayaking on Maple Lake, boatloads of fun can be had for everyone. Or perhaps you rather float past rush hour traffic and commute for business or pleasure via the Chicago Water Taxi system. Whatever way motor on water, Chicago has something for you. However, just like driving a car, some dangers…
With gas prices bumping higher and higher each week, many Chicagoans turn to their bike for transportation, health, and fun. Chicago’s investment in protected bike paths, racks, and parking areas near public transport has given us a national reputation for being one of the best big cities for bicycling. While this is an achievement to be proud of, the statistics show that Chicago still has work to do on the road to safe bicycling for…
Seven attorneys from Clifford Law Offices have been elected to positions serving the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association for 2022-2023. Each attorney was nominated for selection based on their experience and dedication to the field, as well as their demonstrated service to the Association. Tracy A. Brammeier elected 2022-23 members of the ITLA Board of Managers Bradley M. Cosgrove elected 2022-23 members of the ITLA Board of Managers Kevin P. Durkin elected 2022-23 members of the…
Members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, including its chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), are “demanding” that Amazon comply with a request in March for documents and information related to its “labor practices during severe weather events.” The letter sent Wednesday, June 1, 2022 to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy went on to say that “Amazon’s failure to provide key documents has obstructed the Committee’s investigation” and, “If Amazon fails to do so,…
Richard F. Burke shared with Lawdragon in his Lawyer Limelight interview how his early experience as a law clerk and then a prosecutor influenced his success as a trial lawyer, leading to multiple million-dollar-plus settlements in a variety of personal injury cases from truck accidents to catastrophic injuries. Burke, who is a partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been with the firm for over 30 years where he is known as a tireless worker and…
Robert A. Clifford spoke to WGN host Lisa Dent on June 2, 2022, about liability involving several recent tragedies involving summer activities that appear to be safe. One involved the incident that tragically killed a Schaumburg mom and injured her young son and nephew while they were vacationing in Florida. Click below to hear Bob speak about the liability of those who operate activities like amusement parks, parasailing, and hot air balloons and how you…
A family from Schaumburg, Illinois, is left grieving during what was intended to be a fun, memory-filled vacation in the Florida Keys. A mother was killed and her son and nephew were injured after they slammed into the old Seven Mile Bridge during a parasailing tragedy west of Marathon, Florida, Monday afternoon. According to an article by NBC, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating the crash….
Stephan Landsman, DePaul University College of Law Professor and Chair of the Clifford Tort Law and Social Policy Symposium kicked off the 2022 two-day program entitled, “Litigating the Public Good: Punishing Serious Corporate Misconduct.” Two dozen academics and judges from around the country gathered at the downtown Chicago law school for the free 26th annual seminar which is open to all lawyers. Among the speakers are Zachary Clopton, Northwestern University School of Law; Gregory Mark,…
It is being reported that members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee are alleging that Amazon is “obstructing” the panel’s investigation into a deadly warehouse collapse at a downstate Illinois facility. In a letter dated Wednesday, June 1, 2022 addressed to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, the Oversight Committee’s chairwoman, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Cori Bush (D-MO) said the company has “failed to produce” key documents requested by the Committee…