Ice Miller LLP

Congratulations to Ice Miller LLP #HealthCare partner Ethan R. for being recognized in the 2025 Legal 500 as a Tier 1 lawyer in Chicago for #Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions. The firm has also been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in #Chicago. https://ow.ly/NloQ50V6VOX

INCBA’s February Hybrid Member Meeting happening THIS AFTERNOON! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, stay updated on the latest in cannabis law, and engage with our community. Wednesday, February 26th 1pm PST | 2pm MT | 3pm CST | 4pm EST *Monthly member meetings will be held the 4th Wednesday of each month. INCBA member and partner Kyle Finnegan at Ice Miller LLP is hosting a in-person conference room in Chicago. If you can’t join in person at the Ice Miller LLP Chicago office, be sure to register and join virtually here: https://lnkd.in/gANGhF22 If you can make it in person, please email events@incba.org at your earliest convenience! If you're not in Chicago, we look forward to seeing you virtually!    *Joining us in Chicago? Stay for a co-hosted happy hour with National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers (NABCL) following the member meeting!

In response to Executive Order 14173, the United States #GSA issued Class Deviations impacting #FAR clauses related to #affirmativeaction compliance in their contracts so that such clauses won't be used or enforced going forward. Learn more about the impact on federal contracting here: https://ow.ly/A4q550V64gE

Ice Miller LLP partners Justin Swindells and Mai Zymaris spoke at a seminar at the National Innovation Center in Hanoi, Vietnam about critical #intellectualproperty challenges Vietnamese companies face when expanding into the U.S. market or collaborating with U.S. partners. Check out this summary of the event from the Vietnam Investment Review. https://ow.ly/vnsj50V27LF

It is not business as usual in #college athletics right now. Antitrust claims and suits alleging athletes should be treated as #employees have shaken up the formerly settled space. Click the link to read the Indiana Lawyer article written by Ice Miller LLP #WorkplaceSolutions lawyer and DTCI Board member Germaine Willett. https://ow.ly/HUHP50V22BS

Join Ice Miller LLP lawyers Sandeep Kathuria and Jarrod Loadholt on March 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an interactive virtual discussion on the impact of the Trump 2.0 administration’s executive orders, regulatory changes, and contracting actions on the government contracts and small business communities. Click the link for more information and to register for this webinar: https://ow.ly/LLJe50V5HxC

🚨 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Understanding PFAS – Policy, Impact & Solutions 🚨 Join us on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 for a must-attend session on one of the most critical environmental challenges today—PFAS regulations. Our panel of experts, Abby Jagoda, ICSC, Michael Stroud, Ice Miller LLP and Larry Falbe, Miller Canfield will explore the history, current policy landscape, and actionable solutions surrounding PFAS regulations. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The evolution of PFAS legislation & its impact on real estate & development. ✔️ Key policy updates from Capitol Hill. ✔️ Developer challenges & strategies for compliance. ✔️ Actionable solutions for navigating regulatory complexities. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights & actionable strategies! 📅 Register now: https://swiy.co/Ts78 #BCONE #LunchAndLearn #PFASRegulations #EnvironmentalPolicy #RealEstateDevelopment

Effective April 7, 2025, Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (#TPS) will be terminated. Venezuelan nationals aligned with the previous designation will have to obtain alternative #immigration status and #employment authorization to remain in the United States and maintain work authorization. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/7AwJ50V229H

Ice Miller LLP partner Jarrod Loadholt was recently quoted in an Indiana Lawyer article about how he and his colleagues have fielded numerous questions from clients in Indiana and elsewhere regarding the flurry of executive orders President Trump issued within his first few weeks in office. These calls ranged from funding-related questions to tariff or immigration-related inquiries. Check out the article here: https://ow.ly/s6PT50V21Lh

Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that Monika Calamita has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2025 and Abby DeMare and Masallay Komrabai-Kanu have been named the firm’s 2025 LCLD Pathfinders. Congratulations to all of the honorees! https://ow.ly/1uzp50V1Z86