News and Insights

6.14.24

“Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”

John Fraser, Matthew Hays, and Gerald Aben co-authored the MJBizDaily article, “Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”.

5.28.24

“Independent Contractor or Employee? It’s Time for Employers to Reassess.”

Mel Muskovitz's article, “Independent Contractor or Employee? It’s Time for Employers to Reassess,” appeared in the Detroit Regional Chamber's Michigan Business Beat's roundup from the 2024 Mackinac…

2.13.24

Azadian, Febus, and Magyar Each Author Articles for 2024 Winter Edition of American Bar Association's Appellate Issues Publication

Jimmy Azadian, Chantel Febus, and Mark Magyar each authored their own respective articles for the 2024 Winter Edition of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Appellate Issues publication. The 2024…

7.08.24

Judge Preliminarily Pauses FTC Noncompete Ban as Applied to the Texas Challengers; Ruling on the Merits Expected in August

On July 3, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction in Ryan et al. v. Federal Trade Commission, preventing the…

7.08.24

Second Circuit Affirms Broad Reading of Contract Exclusion in Closely Held Family Corporation Litigation

The Second Circuit recently affirmed a decision by a New York district court that the contract exclusion in a D&O insurance policy applied to all of the causes of action in an underlying action,…

7.01.24

Notice to Our Valued Contacts in the Automotive Industry

The overturning of the Chevron Doctrine, which required courts to defer to administrative agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous statutes, may mark the beginning of a significant change in regulatory…

11.14.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Dealerships

During this webinar we will discuss increased state oversight of allocation processes and performance metrics, challenges of a digital sales landscape, and warranty reimbursement challenges. 

10.17.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Antitrust (Part I) and Risk & Litigation (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss the impact of AI in antitrust regulation, right to repair protection challenges, updates on hot topics in product liability litigation in the automotive industry,…

9.19.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

During this webinar we will discuss EV and AV driver liability and litigation, new laws governing AVs and EVs and evolving safety regulations, NHTSA reporting requirements, and environmental law…

8.06.24

Employment Law Tightrope: Balancing Litigation and Other Employment Law Risks in Corporate Transactions

Join us for an insightful webinar where you will discover practical strategies for effectively managing labor and employment law challenges and mitigating litigation risks in transactions.

6.20.24

Understanding Legal Obligations and Emergency Response when OSHA Comes Knocking

Join us for a webinar that covers why it is essential for organizations to be well-prepared to handle emergencies in the workplace, and to be prepared when OSHA comes knocking.

5.14.24

Navigating Dispute Resolution in Federal Contracting: Strategies for Success

Join Joanne Zimolzak and Bonnie Kirkland from Dykema for a webinar discussing key information you should know about navigating the complexities of dispute resolution in federal contracting.

4.02.24

Activists and an Election Year – What Could Go Wrong?

In this seminar, we will discuss the continuing development of legal issues through administrative agency action and court decisions, as well as potential “landmines” for employer liability and…

3.27.24

Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses

Sean Buckley and Joe Rubio will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW Lunch and Learn event, "Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses," taking place Wednesday, March…

9.21.23

Adapting to a Shifting Employment Law Landscape: Navigating Recent Developments, Regulations, and Trends in Today’s Workplace

In spite of the fact that Congress and state legislatures are nearly at a stalemate, the employment law landscape continues to be ever changing either through rulings from the courts or changes in…

7.18.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | July 2024

The Supreme Court recently concluded a busy and historic term with a number of groundbreaking and important decisions.

5.28.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | May 2024

This May 2024 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court examines the Court’s recent unanimous decision allowing Texas property owners to pursue just compensation claims through a state law cause of…

4.25.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | April 2024

The April 2024 edition examines the Court’s decisions on First Amendment speech, administrative appeal deadlines, abortion medicine restrictions, and the Armed Career Criminal Act.

7.23.24

Navigating AI Patent Eligibility: Insights from the USPTO’s 2024 Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance Update

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released their much-anticipated guidance on subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 for AI inventions. The guidance aims to…

7.19.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, July 2024

Dykema is pleased to present its July 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of this year. All of the quarterly Reports, along…

7.18.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Determines Legal Standard for Fourth Amendment Malicious Prosecution Claims

On June 20, 2024, the Supreme Court held (6-3) in Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio that a plaintiff charged with a crime not supported by probable cause can prevail on a Fourth Amendment malicious…

4.30.24

What happens if cannabis moves to a lower-risk drug tier?

UPDATE: In light of the breaking news on April 30, 2024, that DEA will move to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, it is critically important that cannabis operators begin to take steps to prepare…

3.12.24

How are M&A deals structured in the cannabis industry?

Like most other practices in the cannabis industry, conducting M&A activity within this space presents its own unique challenges. Federal prohibition restricts traditional financing methods and…

3.07.24

When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024.

The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending…

7.15.24

“Online Privacy and Other Areas Where Supreme Court Rulings Could Reshape Marketing Regulation”

Sean Buckley was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, “Online Privacy and Other Areas Where Supreme Court Rulings Could Reshape Marketing Regulation.”

7.12.24

“Novo Nordisk’s uphill battle in the counterfeit weight loss craze”

Tom Moga was quoted in the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review (LSIPR) article, "Novo Nordisk’s uphill battle in the counterfeit weight loss craze," which discusses Novo Nordisk's efforts to…

7.03.24

“Insurer Seeks To Cover D&O Defenses In DMK Pharma Ch. 11”

Jason Reichlyn was quoted in the Law360 Bankruptcy Authority article, “Insurer Seeks To Cover D&O Defenses In DMK Pharma Ch. 11.” 

7.31.24

Dykema's Los Angeles Office Will Host Blood Drive for City of Hope

Dykema's Los Angeles office will host a blood drive for City of Hope on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…

7.18.24

Dykema's Estate Planning and Administration Practice and Two Attorneys Ranked in 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Estate Planning and Administration Practice was ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth Guide (Chambers HNW) in the area of…

7.15.24

Mickey L. Stevens Recognized as a 2024 Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Mickey Stevens has been recognized as a 2024 "Rising Star" in the Minnesota edition of Super Lawyers. 

7.10.24

Four Key Takeaways for Employers To Keep In Mind When OSHA Comes Knocking

Following his presentation at the Dykema Litigation Institute webinar, "Understanding Legal Obligations and Emergency Response when OSHA Comes Knocking," Gavin Hill shares four key takeaways for…

2024

Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2024 ed.

Gary Segal contributed to the Thomson Reuters treatise, Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2022 ed.

4.16.24

6 Major Threats to Healthcare Cybersecurity (And How to Avoid Them)

As more and more healthcare providers fall victim to ransomware and other data breach events, now is the time to review current operations and make the changes needed to mitigate risks.

10.28.24

Getting to the Gavel: Selling Assets

Deborah Williamson will serve as a featured presenter at the NAFER 2024 Annual Conference, which takes place Oct. 27-29. Her presentation, "Getting to the Gavel: Selling Assets," is scheduled for…

7.12.24

Navigating “Safe Harbor”

Megan Knell will serve as a featured speaker at the 2024 National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) Texas Convention taking place in Austin, Texas, on July 10-13. Knell will present, “Navigating…

7.09.24

Marketing Mojo in the Middle: Insights from Midwest CMO Leaders

Linda Moss, Dykema’s Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer, will co-present, “Marketing Mojo in the Middle: Insights from Midwest CMO Leaders,” for the Legal Marketing Association (LMA)…

12.04.24

Char's Corner: Employee Mobility in California (Session 4)

This program will provide an overview of the unique challenges in California when attempting to protect employees, confidentiality and trade secrets.

10.30.24

Char's Corner: #MeToo Movement’s Effect on California (Session 3)

This program will focus on analyzing arbitrability of claims involving sex harassment, California’s Equal Pay Act, pay transparency and pay reporting requirements.

8.28.24

Char's Corner: Key California Wage & Hour and Class Action Updates (Session 2)

This program will provide an overview of key California wage and hour and class action updates to provide attendees a better understanding of California’s Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General…