Resources & Insights
EventJoin us Wednesday, September 24 for our Eleventh Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar. This event will be livestreamed from our Chicago office.
EventRemote 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.
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.
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
Karen Bauer Interviewed for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article on Federal Student Loans | Media MentionKaren Bauer Interviewed for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article on Federal Student LoansKaren Bauer addresses changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and provides advice for borrowers in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, "You Had Questions About Changes to Student Loans Under Donald Trump. We Have Answers".
Ngosong Fonkem Interviewed for Wisconsin Bar Association's Inside Track Weekly | Media MentionNgosong Fonkem Interviewed for Wisconsin Bar Association's Inside Track WeeklyAn interview with Ngosong Fonkem was featured in the State Bar of Wisconsin's weekly publication, Inside Track Weekly.
Events
Job Descriptions 101: How to Draft a Job Description that Keeps You Out of Trouble | Speaking EngagementJob Descriptions 101: How to Draft a Job Description that Keeps You Out of TroubleJoin Peter Hansen for "Job Descriptions 101: How to Draft a Job Description that Keeps You Out of Trouble", hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
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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.
NEW IL Prevailing Wage Compliance Mandates Effective 6/30/25 – What Every Contractor Must Know & Do! | Speaking EngagementNEW IL Prevailing Wage Compliance Mandates Effective 6/30/25 – What Every Contractor Must Know & Do!Join Jeff Risch to learn about the major changes came to Illinois prevailing wage compliance. This critical session will break down the new mandates that took effect on June 30, 2025, and what they mean for your business.
Amundsen Davis's Eleventh Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar | EventAmundsen Davis's Eleventh Annual Labor & Employment Fall SeminarJoin us Wednesday, September 24 for our Eleventh Annual Labor & Employment Fall Seminar. This event will be livestreamed from our Chicago office.
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.
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FLSA Mistakes Managers Make and How to Avoid Them | Speaking EngagementFLSA Mistakes Managers Make and How to Avoid Them
Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is key to avoiding wage & hour litigation against your company. Join Julie Proscia for "FLSA Mistakes Managers Make and How to Avoid Them", hosted by Lorman.
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Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad "Press" and Negative Social Media | Speaking EngagementProtecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad "Press" and Negative Social Media
Join Heather Bailey and Danessa Watkins as they present the webcast, "Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press” and Negative Social Media," hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
Published Works
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Adapting to ‘America First’ in a Shifting Trade Landscape | PublicationAdapting to ‘America First’ in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Ngosong Fonkem's article, "Adapting to ‘America First’ in a shifting trade landscape," was featured on the Insight on Business website.
Rural Illinois Data Center Boom: Landowners, Are You Ready? | PublicationRural Illinois Data Center Boom: Landowners, Are You Ready?
Firm News
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Amundsen Davis to Bring Together Community, Business Leaders at Welcome Reception in Honor of Gã Mantse at Ohio Ghana Festival 2025 | Firm NewsAmundsen Davis to Bring Together Community, Business Leaders at Welcome Reception in Honor of Gã Mantse at Ohio Ghana Festival 2025
Amundsen Davis is proud to announce it will host a special reception in honor of His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Gã Mantse and president of the Gã Traditional Council, on the evening of Thursday, July 31. This private event, spearheaded by partners Larry James and Luke Fedlam, is part of a larger celebration of the Ohio Ghana Festival 2025.
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Attorney Matthew Severinsen Joins Amundsen Davis Hospitality Service Group | Firm NewsAttorney Matthew Severinsen Joins Amundsen Davis Hospitality Service Group
Our firm is happy to announce that Matthew Severinsen has joined our Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Service Group in our Chicago office.