Tune in to the Steve Bertrand Show on WGN Radio 720 at 4:15pm to listen to Burt discuss the new Texas lawsuit trying to overturn the election. He will also be explaining what happens with the Electoral College this Monday.
Congratulations to OSMFM, Ltd. attorney Ross Secler for being named as one of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch. Ross’s hard work, knowledge & dedication are a few of his strengths that make him an integral part of our firm. The 40 Under 40 virtual award ceremony can be seen…
Founding Partner & election law expert Burt Odelson was profiled in the 2020 Summer edition of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Magazine. Read the electronic version HERE.
Not all heroes wear capes! Thanks to all nurses, who are the true heroes! We at OSMFM Salute You! Happy Nurse’s Appreciation Day.
A dishonest police officer is “damaged goods.” Arbitrator upholds termination of police officer based on threats to a fellow police officer and dishonest responses during internal investigation. Most local government employees are protected by collective bargaining agreements. These agreements provide that any decision to suspend or terminate employment is subject to review by an arbitrator…
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, commonly referred to as USERRA, is a very important law providing well-deserved benefits and job security to public employees who also serve in the military. USERRA is quite complicated and frequently requires legal analysis before employment decisions are made. Like any other benefits law, USERRA may be…
Our rebrand to Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd. is getting some attention. Check out our latest feature in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin! CLICK HERE
Local governments are keenly aware of the challenges we face when responding to requests made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Sometimes we withhold certain documents in good faith. It may later be determined by the Illinois Public Access Counselor that some of these documents should have been released. In other cases, documents…
Founding Partner Burt Odelson will be featured on WGN Evening News tonight at 7pm. Burt will be discussing the voting issues from today’s election, as well as providing guidance on election law. Be sure to tune in!
Dear Clients, Partners & Friends, Burt Odelson, founding Partner of Odelson & Sterk, Ltd., is proud to announce a name change and additions to the firm. As of March 1, 2020, Felicia Frazier and Mike McGrath will be Named Partners. John B. Murphey and Amber Samuelson have joined the firm, with John, a Named Partner,…