Resources & Insights
ArticlePresident Trump's Executive Orders imposing additional duties on imports from Mexico and Canada are scheduled to become effective on Friday March 4. If the administration follows through with these threats, the economic impact across the U.S. will be extensive.
Join Amundsen Davis’s Intellectual Property Service Group partners Tom Pienkos and Mike Bendel for an engaging discussion on safeguarding your most valuable assets—your ideas and creations.
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
Breakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025Breakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025Join Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group Partner Sara Zorich for a live webcast detailing key legal insights to ensure your business stays compliant in a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.
Addressing Workplace Violence in Health Care: Protecting Those Who Care for UsAddressing Workplace Violence in Health Care: Protecting Those Who Care for Us
Blogs
In the Media
Ngosong Fonkem Quoted in USA Today’s Article on the 2025 U.S. Import Surge Over Tariff Concerns | Media MentionNgosong Fonkem Quoted in USA Today’s Article on the 2025 U.S. Import Surge Over Tariff ConcernsNgosong Fonkem is quoted on the state of imports in USA Today's article ahead of new tariffs.
Luke Fedlam Joins NCAA Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL Transition | Media MentionLuke Fedlam Joins NCAA Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL TransitionLuke Fedlam was mentioned by the NCAA for his contribution to the Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL transition
Events
Bitcoin 2025 | Speaking EngagementBitcoin 2025Join Joe Carlasare for the Bitcoin 2025 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program. The half-day conference will feature presentations exploring the creation, usage, and legal trends surrounding bitcoin and other digital assets.
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Taxes, Tariffs, and Policies, Oh My! | Speaking EngagementTaxes, Tariffs, and Policies, Oh My!
Join Ngosong Fonkem for a presentation on timely topics in international trade including Trump administration trade policy, tariffs and trade disruptions, and solutions for managing risk in the current trade environment.
Be the First to Know: Live Breakdown of the House Settlement DecisionEventBe the First to Know: Live Breakdown of the House Settlement DecisionA final ruling in House v. NCAA is expected in the coming days or weeks following the settlement hearing. Once the ruling is handed down, join Luke Fedlam live with a webcast breaking down everything you need to know.
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HR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & Beyond | Speaking EngagementHR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & Beyond
Join Jeff Risch at this informative seminar hosted by Community Bankers Association of Illinois as he gives an in-depth "HR Law Update" at the CBAI headquarters in Springfield, IL.
Creating a Safer Workplace: Addressing Violence in Rural Healthcare Settings | Speaking EngagementCreating a Safer Workplace: Addressing Violence in Rural Healthcare SettingsJoin Jarrod Malone at the 27th Annual IRHA Rural Health Conference as he presents, "Creating a Safer Workplace: Addressing Violence in Rural Healthcare Settings".
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Bankruptcy Basics: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You | EventBankruptcy Basics: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Join Banking & Finance Partner Martha Lehman for an upcoming webcast to understand the issues presented by a business filing within the context of business relationships.
Breakfast Briefing Series - FMLA Update: The Latest From the DOL and Tips for Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls | EventBreakfast Briefing Series - FMLA Update: The Latest From the DOL and Tips for Avoiding Compliance PitfallsJoin 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.
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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
DEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump AdministrationMay/June 2025 | PublicationDEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump AdministrationIn the May/June 2025 issue of Hoosier Banker, the article titled, "DEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump Administration," breaks down the Trump Administration's Executive Order 14173 including the lawsuits that have been filed challenging the constitutionality of key provisions of the EO.
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Be Wary of the Proposed New Automatic Exemption | PublicationBe Wary of the Proposed New Automatic Exemption
Michael Cortina's article, "Be Wary of the Proposed New Automatic Exemption" was featured in the May edition of Community Bankers Association of Illinois's "CBAI E-Newsletter."
Firm News
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Two New Partners Join Amundsen Davis’s Workers' Compensation Service Group | Firm NewsTwo New Partners Join Amundsen Davis’s Workers' Compensation Service Group
We are pleased to announce that two new partners, Diandra Abate and Matthew Groski, have joined the firm’s Workers' Compensation Service Group.
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Amundsen Davis Welcomes Kenneth H. Kang to Chicago Office | Firm NewsAmundsen Davis Welcomes Kenneth H. Kang to Chicago Office
Our firm is proud to announce that Kenneth H. Kang has joined our Class Action and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service Groups in our Chicago office.