Resources & Insights
EventJoin two of our Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group partners, Robert Simandl and Ann Barry Hanneman, for our next Breakfast Briefing to hear the latest on the FMLA. This webcast will summarize recent developments at the federal level and break down the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that every employer needs to know. Our speakers will also explore best practices for employers facing leave-related challenges in 2025.
ArticleOn May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) determined that the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose (1) overly broad worldwide reciprocal tariffs and (2) fentanyl/immigration-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada was unlawful.
Firm NewsLitigation Nation, a brand new Amundsen Davis podcast with hosts Jack Sanker and Danessa Watkins, is a weekly roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments you missed. New episodes release bi-weekly on Tuesday, summarizing the newsletters you don't have time to read and diving into the headlines to bring you what you need to know.
Education On Demand
FMLA and ADA Compliance – Frequently Asked Questions and Compliance ChallengesFMLA and ADA Compliance – Frequently Asked Questions and Compliance ChallengesBob Simandl and Ann Barry Hanneman, partners in the firm’s Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group, will bring their extensive experience in this area to address legal and practical compliance obligations for employers.
Bankruptcy Insights: Navigating Business Impact with ConfidenceBankruptcy Insights: Navigating Business Impact with ConfidenceJoin Banking & Finance Partner Martha Lehman for a practical webcast focused on recognizing and responding to the legal and operational challenges that can arise when bankruptcy enters your business ecosystem.
Blogs
In the Media
Ryan Jacobson Interviewed for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Recently Dismissed Justin Bieber Lawsuit | Media MentionRyan Jacobson Interviewed for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on Recently Dismissed Justin Bieber LawsuitRyan Jacobson was recently quoted in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article, "Suit against Justin Bieber tossed."
Luke Fedlam Interviewed on The House v. NCAA Settlement | Media MentionLuke Fedlam Interviewed on The House v. NCAA SettlementLuke Fedlam was interviewed by ABC 6 on the recent settlement of The House v. NCAA.
Events
Breakfast Briefing Series - Terminating the Problem Employee | EventBreakfast Briefing Series - Terminating the Problem EmployeeJoin Labor & Employment Partner Jeff Risch on July 16 for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation dedicated to terminating the problem employee while diminishing legal risks.
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Breakfast Briefing Series - Today’s Remote Workforce: Offering Remote Work and Managing Multi-State Remote Workers. | EventBreakfast Briefing Series - Today’s Remote Workforce: Offering Remote Work and Managing Multi-State Remote Workers.
Remote work has become a permanent feature of the modern workplace, expanding workforces beyond physical office locations and increasing workday flexibility for teams in most industries. Despite the benefits, remote work complicates management and legal compliance, especially when employees span multiple states, each with its own set of labor and employment laws and regulations.
Join Labor, Employment, & Immigration Partners Rebecca Bush and Peter Hansen for a timely discussion on managing today's remote workforce, including multi-state team members, while staying compliant with national and state law.
Dispelling Myths in Managing Employees: How to Avoid Stubbing Your Proverbial Toe | Speaking EngagementDispelling Myths in Managing Employees: How to Avoid Stubbing Your Proverbial ToeJoin Jeff Risch for the latest legal mandates that all employers must navigate when managing personnel.
Published Works
Rural Illinois Data Center Boom: Landowners, Are You Ready? | PublicationRural Illinois Data Center Boom: Landowners, Are You Ready?-
What Employers Should Know About Navigating Workplace DEI in a Continuously Changing Landscape | PublicationWhat Employers Should Know About Navigating Workplace DEI in a Continuously Changing Landscape
Joey Wright's article, "What Employers Should Know About Navigating Workplace DEI in a Continuously Changing Landscape," has been published in The Indiana Bankers Association's publication, HoosierBanker.
Firm News
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Kim Morgan Receives 2025 Missouri Lawyers Media Unsung Heroes Award | Firm NewsKim Morgan Receives 2025 Missouri Lawyers Media Unsung Heroes Award
Amundsen Davis's very own Kim Morgan selected for 2025 Missouri Lawyers Media Unsung Heroes for Accounting/Business Operations category!
Edna McLain Receives 2025 Illinois Defense Council Volunteer of the Year Award | Firm NewsEdna McLain Receives 2025 Illinois Defense Council Volunteer of the Year AwardThe Illinois Defense Council has named Edna McLain the 2025 Illinois Defense Council Volunteer of the Year.