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Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd. Contributes to the Formation of New Law
Caffarelli & Siegel Breaks New Ground: Court Rules on “First Impression†FMLA Issue On June 27, 2008, Judge Sidney Schenkier of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled that public employees may be sued in their individual capacities under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLAâ€). This issue had never been decided in this jurisdiction, and Caffarelli & Siegel is pleased to have contributed to the formation of new law.Plaintiff Daniel Rasic filed suit against his former employer, the City of Northlake, claiming interference with his rights under the …Read more […..]
Another Slick Willie?
As we all know, arrestees that we know for certain are guilty get off or are found not guilty for whatever reason(s). That being said, it appears that Northlake Police’s version of Slick Willie, Dennis Koletsos, has been exonerated from a lawsuit once again. Without knowing all the facts, only he and Coary know all the exact facts, I can’t give an exact and appropriate opinion on the matter. I will say however, that many people, including myself, have witnessed this administration in action. We all are aware of how they genuinely have the utmost in integrity, morals and high ethics. We know that the maestro himself does not …Read more […..]
City of Northlake Sued …Again!
Seems that the City of Northlake is being sued again. How is it that this city keeps getting sued? Chief Dennis Koletsos and the Northlake Police Department have been sued how many times?? Unreal.Bar owner sues city, officials August 13, 2008By MARK LAWTON mlawton@pioneerlocal.com A Northlake bar owner and his father are suing the City of Northlake, the mayor, police chief and city attorney. David Catalano, owner of 144 East, and his father, Robert Catalano, who has invested in the business, filed three lawsuits in Cook County Circuit Court July 18. The owners of the 144 East have filed three lawsuits against the mayor of Northlake …Read more […..]
Another Koletsos on Board?
The following was taken from the City of Northlake Website, Council minutes: Alderman Patti made a motion to approve an internship with the Police Department to Megan Koletsos; seconded by Alderman Delgado. Alderman Straube called for the roll. Now, I have never met this woman and I have nothing against her. I am assuming this is the daughter of the great and honorable Chief Dennis Koletsos. Lets hope that the apple fell far, far from the tree! Hmmm, better keep a certain Sgt. away from her!!
Goofy Police Memos
On the right hand side of the home page there is a section called Goofy Police Memos. I found an old briefcase as I was cleaning the garage and found some interesting memos from my days at Northlake PD. I have several other cases somewhere in the house and will check those for more. Submissions are welcome. If you have a goofy memo that you would like to submit you can contact me at candlken@aol.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.
Is there a difference between Quotas and "Productivity Standards?"
Police practice: productivity analysis for basic police patrol activitiesFBI Law Enforcement Bulletin,The, May, 2005 by Roy H. Herndon, IIIE-mail Print Link Law enforcement officers prove valuable to their communities in a variety of ways, not all of which can be measured easily. To this end, agencies often struggle to find methods to fairly evaluate their personnel. Departments must give factors, such as officer competence and courtesy, appropriate weight. Managers need to value the quality of the tasks performed and not focus only on the quantity.However, fully and accurately evaluating personnel does require a fair measurement …Read more […..]
This Town Never Changes
While driving through the wonderful town of Northlake, Illinois I saw this sign and had to take a picture.This is the same town that has the same little mayor, Jeffrey T. Sherwin, who hired and has stuck by, almost literally, his guy Dennis Koletsos, the little(and in my opinion, the arrogant & incompetent) Chief of Police. Looks like some things never change here. It is just unbelievable. To the friends that are left there, God bless you!In fairness, a short time after posting this I was informed by a reliable source that the city is correct on this one. Either way, the city always has controversy in some fashion. …Read more […..]