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Please join the ABA’s International Employment Committee for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11 AM CST. Keith Corkan, Employment Law Consultant, with UK firm Preiskel and Co., will discuss UK employment law new and updated legislation and ESG initiatives.
We were supposed to air this last month, but due to technical difficulties, we weren’t able to live broadcast our meeting.
You can join the meeting directly from this link.Meeting ID: 844 3835 2558 Passcode: 681576
Feel free to contact me regarding questions or suggestions for future meetings. I’m co-vice chair of the committee.
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Thanks to Miniluv Nail Salon and owner Tony Nguyen for my 24th five star Google Business Page review out of 24 total reviews! Below is his review. My other testimonials are on my Google Business Page. Just Google “Charles Krugel.” Nice rhyme!Chuck was very knowledgeable, responsive, and gave me clear guidance during a stressful EEOC matter. He helped me understand the process and provided practical advice. I appreciate his professionalism and would recommend him to others.
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Thanks to attorney Julianne Dailey for organizing this for the Chicago Bar Association’s Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee!
This event takes place on Thursday, May 7th beginning at 5:30pm.  The trivia portion will run from 6pm-7:30pm, consisting of four short rounds of legal themed, pop culture trivia! Participants will be asked to provide their primary area(s) of practice and any networking preferences at the time of registration (i.e. other practice areas, potential mentors/mentees, etc.). Teams will then be built based on those networking preferences to cultivate a fun environment to compete in trivia while cultivating new professional relationships! The winners…
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Near South Planning Board (NSPB) is a not-for-profit organization serving businesses, institutions, and property owners on the Near South Side. With over 150 active members and multiple committee opportunities, six to eight social functions a year, the NSPB facilitates valuable connections that translate to real business development.
Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Workplace Law Changes Presentation: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Event Address: Cafe Bionda – 1924 S. State Street
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/printersrowlitfest/near-south-happy-hour

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I’m quoted in Construction Dive’s 3/31/26 article How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion. The article was also picked up for Construction Owners’ 4/2/26 article NLRB Joint Employer Rule Reset Explained.

How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion
The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what that means for contractors’ relationships with subs.
Published March 31, 2026
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The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting:
Date/Time: April 7, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm
Topic: The Power of AI in Business — A Practical Roadmap for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys
Description: AI is no longer a future consideration — it’s a present competitive advantage. In this session, Rick Hayhurst, Founder of Ruthy AI, delivers a practical, no-hype roadmap for solo and small firm attorneys who want to leverage AI to capture more leads, respond faster, operate more efficiently, and grow revenue without adding headcount. Drawing on real-world case studies from firms like…
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Thanks to Kerry Heaps for interviewing me on her 3/5/26 podcast Chromatic Counsel. It’s 30 minutes long and on YouTube here.
We discussed labor and employment law and HR, including what leaders and employers often misunderstand about workplace behavior. We also discussed:
  • preventive HR strategies that reduce risk before disputes happen;
  • leadership mistakes that quietly create legal exposure;
  • the role of body language and nonverbal cues in negotiations and investigations; 
  • public relations and the law; and
  • clothing and colors.

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How Smart Employment Policies Protect Your Business
March 11, 2026
By Jane Furigay Shapiro
Businesses spend an enormous amount of time dealing with employment problems after they occur. Yet many of those issues can be avoided, or at least minimized, through thoughtful policies, procedures, and proactive management.
Clear employment policies help employers set expectations, maintain compliance with evolving employment laws, and create a more predictable workplace.
As Charles Krugel of the Law Offices of Charles Krugel points out, strong policies and procedures are fundamentally about risk management; they help organizations avoid disputes before they escalate into costly legal problems.
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Gain exclusive insights into the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s groundbreaking effort that led Argentina’s President Javier Milei to recently declassify secret archives on Nazi fugitives. As modern antisemitic sentiment spreads throughout Latin America—including amid the ongoing situation in Venezuela—learn about revolutionary approaches through the justice system that are serving as a roadmap for combating hate across the globe.
Presented in partnership with The Decalogue Society of Lawyers.
You can receive CLE credits for your participation either in-person or Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the program and a kosher lunch will be avaliable for in-person guests.
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The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice
Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting:
Date/Time: March 3, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm CST
Topic: Codify Your Signature System: The competitive edge smaller firms use to stand out in crowded markets
Speaker: Marcel Krawczyk, Founding President, Little Jack
Description: Most small firms struggle because they’re trying to grow without the foundational clarity that makes growth actually work. Marketing feels scattered. Sales feels inconsistent. Delegation keeps failing. It’s easy to lower your fees, hire another vendor, or pour money into ads without knowing what’s actually driving results… and still feel stuck. In this session,…
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Recruiting and Hiring Without Stepping on Legal Landmines

 Monday, February 2, 2026
Hiring a new employee should be exciting. It means growth, new ideas, and added capacity. But from a legal and financial perspective, hiring is also one of the riskiest things a business does. Every decision, from how a job is posted to what questions are asked in an interview, can have legal consequences if handled carelessly. The goal in any hiring process is not perfection, but smarter, more defensible hiring practices that protect the business while still

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Thanks to People Managing People for extensively quoting me in their 1/16/26 article, Can You Build AI Compliance into a Competitive Advantage? by David Rice. QUICK SUMMARY: New transparency regulations are forcing companies to build AI governance infrastructure. Will they build it as a legal checklist or a strategic asset?

 

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The Lakeside Community Committee, founded in 1964, is a 60+ year old child and family advocacy organization based in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood. I’ve been on their board of directors and their attorney for 16 years. I’ve been their board of directors’ vice chair for around seven years.
Recently, I was elected their board chair, replacing longtime board chair (two decades) Josephine Glover. Our agency works with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to provide foster parenting, adoption and shelter services for our state’s children.
I’m excited to assume this role and support our agency’s amazing…
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