SmithAmundsen LLC

SmithAmundsen LLC provides the quality legal services that our clients require to achieve their goals. Each of us strives to demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism in our relationships with the bench, the bar and in business transactions. Our success is built upon this foundation of integrity, shared values, a commitment to exceeding client expectations, and the use of creative approaches to resolve client matters efficiently. We distinguish ourselves from our competitors by our commitment to the professional development of our lawyers and staff.

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Court Clarifies that Indemnity Remains Available to Hospitals in Cases Alleging both Direct and Vicarious Liability
Jennifer K. Stuart, September 10, 2009
On July 23, 2009, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, issued its written opinion in Marion Hospital Corporation v. Sterling Emergency Services of Illinois. In this case, the court clarified some important issues regarding contribution and indemnity between a principal hospital and its...

DHS Finalizes E-Verify Requirement, Rescinds No-Match Rule, and ICE Begins Enforcing I-9 Requirements through Audit-- Employers Are Front & Center
Jeffrey A. Risch, Sara Stertz, September 10, 2009
In follow up to the alert issued by SmithAmundsen on April 30, 2009 regarding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's new, aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, this week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented three strategies concerning the growing immigration debate...

Governor Quinn Signs Union Backed Bill Which Expands Illinois' Prevailing Wage Law
Jeffrey A. Risch, September 10, 2009
On July 23, 2009, Governor Quinn signed PA 96-0058 - an amendment to Illinois' prevailing wage law that arguably expands the law's coverage and scope, and (more importantly) opens the door for BIG Labor to cause quite a stir at "City Hall."