According to the Hunton Andrews Kurth COVID-19 Complaint Tracker, over 11,000 pandemic-related legal complaints have been filed across the US since January 2020. To read more about the most common types of these complaints, click here: Arlo...
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Chicago City Council Approves New Police Contract Despite Opposition from Civil Rights Groups
On September 14, the Chicago City Council approved an eight-year deal with the police union giving the city’s officers raises averaging 2.5% per year — while imposing some new rules on officers suspected of misconduct. To read more, click here:...
Billions in Provider Relief Fund Dollars Yet to be Distributed
Hospitals are swelling with a fourth surge of Covid-19 patients while federal health officials have yet to release over $44 billion from the Provider Relief Fund, created last year to assist health care practitioners and institutions with additional expenses and loss...
Pullman National Monument Visitor Center Opened on Labor Day
The Labor Day Holiday has its roots in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who attended the opening of the Pullman National Monument Visitor Center, said the Pullman community “helped put Chicago and Illinois on the map as industrial age powerhouses and served as a...
After nearly seven years of investigation, two Chicago police officers face firing for roles in fight allegedly sparked by racial slur
Officers Marc Jarocki and Michael Kelly sat on desk duty for almost seven years while being investigated for a fight in a downtown parking garage allegedly started by the use of a racial slur. In late August, Chicago police superintendent David Brown moved to...
Illinois nursing homes are now required to provide residents with the option of virtual visitation
Gov. Pritzker signed into law a measure requiring Illinois nursing homes to give residents the option of virtual visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents can now visit with loved ones, participate in religious services and enjoy recreational activities...
Bill To Mandate Vaccines for Nursing Home Staff
Illinois State Representative Anna Moeller introduced a bill mandating vaccines for nursing home staff. If passed, the bill would give Illinois Department of Public Health the power to fine nursing home facilities and revoke the state licenses of facility and/or staff...
Federally-Funded State Veteran’s Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19
According to a recent Politico investigation, federal officials ignored warnings to strengthen their oversight of state-run homes for vets. Years of neglect combined with inadequate inspections and controls created an environment that led to devastating losses as...
Arlo Publishes Article in Illinois Bar Journal
Arlo Walsman recently published an article in the September issue of the Illinois Bar Journal entitled “The Incomplete Impeachment Conundrum, a Guide to Impeaching Witnesses with Prior Inconsistent Statements.” The article discusses the evidentiary issues...
Arlo Walsman selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star
Arlo Walsman was recently selected by Super Lawyers as a rising star in Illinois. The award is given to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys under 40 years old practicing in Illinois. Arlo is very grateful and humbled to be selected for this award, and looks forward to...