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EventAll Breakfast Briefing sessions are complimentary to attend. Register at no cost to join our Labor & Employment attorneys for timely discussions on emerging workplace and employment law issues.
EventAll Corporate Risk Management sessions are complimentary to attend. Register at no cost to join our attorneys for live sessions that offer practical guidance, holdings from recent decisions, and compliance updates across key operational areas.
ArticleOn July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three supplementing presidential proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 338 Tariffs), which imposes a 50 percent import tariff on certain products from Canada. The new tariffs will go into effect on August 19, 2026.
Importers should promptly review affected products, evaluate available exemptions, and assess potential cost and supply-chain impacts.
Education On Demand
Corporate Risk Management Series: Data Breach Class Actions - Managing Risk from Day OneCorporate Risk Management Series: Data Breach Class Actions - Managing Risk from Day OneJoin Amundsen Davis partners Molly Arranz and Erin Walsh for a practical discussion on the current data breach class action landscape and the steps organizations should consider immediately following an incident.
Corporate Risk Management Series: Website Risk Management - Intellectual Property & Privacy Pitfalls Every Company Should UnderstandCorporate Risk Management Series: Website Risk Management - Intellectual Property & Privacy Pitfalls Every Company Should UnderstandJoin Amundsen Davis Partners Joe Heino and John Williams as they discuss the intellectual property and privacy risks businesses should understand and share practical strategies for reducing exposure.
Blogs
In the Media
Luke Fedlam Leads Statewide NIL Change for Ohio High School AthletesMedia MentionLuke Fedlam Leads Statewide NIL Change for Ohio High School AthletesLuke Fedlam represented Ohio high school athlete, Jamier Brown, in a lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association's (OSHAA) prohibition of NIL deals for high-school student athletes. The OHSAA voted in Brown's favor and the presiding judge granted an order allowing high school athletes to profit on their name image and likeness (NIL).
Lew Bricker, Anthony Paesano, and Brian Akkashian Discuss Amundsen Davis's Michigan Expansion with Law360 | Media MentionLew Bricker, Anthony Paesano, and Brian Akkashian Discuss Amundsen Davis's Michigan Expansion with Law360In an article for Law360, Lew Bricker, Anthony Paesano, and Brian Akkashian discuss Amundsen Davis's recent merger with Paesano Akkashian and expansion into Michigan.
Events
New Wage & Hour Landmines for IL Employers to Avoid | Speaking EngagementNew Wage & Hour Landmines for IL Employers to AvoidJoin Jeff Risch for a timely presentation on navigating employee wage and hour requirements.
Reputation, Revenue and Risk: Protecting the Company’s Most Valuable Assets | Speaking EngagementReputation, Revenue and Risk: Protecting the Company’s Most Valuable AssetsJoin Chris Green and Luke Fedlam for an ACC panel exploring how companies can proactively identify and manage reputational risk while protecting brand value, customer trust, and profitability.
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Breakfast Briefing Series: Mental Health at Work- Navigating Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations | EventBreakfast Briefing Series: Mental Health at Work- Navigating Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations
Join Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment partners John Hayes and Laurie Smigielski as they discuss the legal requirements surrounding mental health accommodations and provide practical guidance for handling these sensitive workplace situations.
IP 201 - Beyond Patentability: Building an IP Advantage | Speaking EngagementIP 201 - Beyond Patentability: Building an IP AdvantageJoin Tom Pienkos for IP 201 - Beyond Patentability: Building an IP Advantage. This session will focus on patent and trade secret considerations for growth-stage SBIR companies.
Navigating Federal Lawsuits: The Power of Documentation | Speaking EngagementNavigating Federal Lawsuits: The Power of DocumentationJoin Jorie Johnson and Jennifer Stuart as they present at the 50th Annual National Conference on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), sharing practical insights on risk management and documentation practices in correctional health care settings.
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AI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place? | Speaking EngagementAI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place?
Join Michael Bendel, Craig Kubiak, and Tiffany Woelfel for Fox Cities Chamber's 2026 AI Business Summit in Appleton, WI. Their presentation, "AI's Role in Daily Operations - Do You Have the Right Guardrails in Place?", will cover how businesses can reduce legal risk when using AI in everyday business processes.
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Corporate Risk Management Series: Managing the Gray Area - Mental Health, Workplace Complaints, and Employee Accountability | EventCorporate Risk Management Series: Managing the Gray Area - Mental Health, Workplace Complaints, and Employee Accountability
Join Amundsen Davis partner Craig Papka and senior counsel Joey Wright for a practical discussion on balancing employee support with effective performance management.
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OSHA Updates for 2026 and Tips for Managing an Inspection | Speaking EngagementOSHA Updates for 2026 and Tips for Managing an Inspection
Join Matthew Horn at Associated Builders and Contractors' 2026 Construction Summit. Matthew's presentation, "OSHA Updates for 2026 and Tips for Managing an Inspection," will cover important OSHA updates for 2026 and strategies for managing inspections, citations, and other OSHA enforcement efforts.
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Breakfast Briefing - A Labor and Employment Webcast SeriesEventBreakfast Briefing - A Labor and Employment Webcast Series
All Breakfast Briefing sessions are complimentary to attend. Register at no cost to join our Labor & Employment attorneys for timely discussions on emerging workplace and employment law issues.
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Corporate Risk Management - A Monthly Webcast for Business LeadersEventCorporate Risk Management - A Monthly Webcast for Business Leaders
All Corporate Risk Management sessions are complimentary to attend. Register at no cost to join our attorneys for live sessions that offer practical guidance, holdings from recent decisions, and compliance updates across key operational areas.
Published Works
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The Quick Compliance Trap: Out-Of-State Collections Can Create Significant Exposure for Banks | PublicationThe Quick Compliance Trap: Out-Of-State Collections Can Create Significant Exposure for Banks
In an article for Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), Michael Cortina details the legal exposure that out-of-state collections can create for Illinois banks.
Firm News
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Amundsen Davis Recognized Among Crain’s Chicago’s Largest Law Firms | Firm NewsAmundsen Davis Recognized Among Crain’s Chicago’s Largest Law Firms
Amundsen Davis has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the city's largest law firms. Ranking 23rd on the publication's 2026 Largest Law Firms in Chicago list reflects the firm's steady expansion in Chicago and across the Midwest.
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Welcome Margaret McQuaid to Amundsen Davis | Firm NewsWelcome Margaret McQuaid to Amundsen Davis
We are pleased to welcome Margaret McQuaid to Amundsen Davis in our Chicago office.