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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…

7.01.24

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…

6.05.24

Insurer Quota-Sharing Lessons From $112M Bad Faith Verdict

Note: This article was originally published by Law360 as an Expert Analysis column. Following the rising trend in runaway bad faith verdicts, on March 22, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the…

5.22.24

Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) – The First U.S. State Law Regulating Consumer Harms Arising Out of AI

Colorado just became the first U.S. state to pass a law (Senate Bill 24-205 “SB 24-205” or the “CAIA”) regulating consumer harms arising out of artificial intelligence (“AI”). While the CAIA will not…

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…

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.

4.30.24

How Evolving Technologies Impact the Auto Safety Regulatory Environment

Join Dykema for a webinar that delves into the latest developments in the legal and regulatory environment, providing key insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

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…

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.

3.21.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2024

The March 2024 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court covers the Court’s recent unanimous decisions involving the Trump Colorado Ballot dispute, Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower protections, choice-of…

6.28.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Holds that Courts Need Not Defer to Agency Interpretations of Ambiguous Statutes

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, Sec. of Commerce, et al., overruling Chevron. This decision will have far-reaching…

6.26.24

Michigan AG Opinion Tightens Rules on Financial Disclosures for Elected Officials and Candidates

A formal legal opinion released on Wednesday, June 5, by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel upholds financial disclosure rules for elected officials and candidates. Under the Candidate for Office…

6.26.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could You Be Breaking the SEC's New Insider Trading Regulations? (with Will Liebmann)

In a landmark win, the SEC found a former executive liable for insider trading after he allegedly used his knowledge of his company's upcoming acquisition to trade in shares of a competitor. It's a…

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…

6.21.24

“4 EEOC Cases Attorneys Should Watch In 2024's 2nd Half”

Jim Hermon was extensively quoted in the Law360 article, “4 EEOC Cases Attorneys Should Watch In 2024's 2nd Half.”  

6.20.24

“Novel Vermont Polluter Law Raises Insurance Liability Issues”

Tom Alleman was quoted in the Law360 Insurance Authority article, “Novel Vermont Polluter Law Raises Insurance Liability Issues.” 

6.13.24

“Textualism Still Dominates Justices' Arbitration Decisions”

Jimmy Azadian was quoted in the Law360 article, “Textualism Still Dominates Justices' Arbitration Decisions.”

6.28.24

Lance Boldrey Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Inaugural "Go to Lawyers" for Cannabis Law

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Lance Boldrey was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's inaugural "Go to Lawyers" for Cannabis Law.

6.18.24

Dykema Aids Motor Coach Business in Partnership

Dykema congratulates Star Shuttle on its partnership with Trivest Partners, a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with more than 40 years of experience investing in lower and middle…

6.14.24

Toby and Williamson Included in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Listing

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sheryl Toby and Deborah Williamson were both listed as 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers.

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.

3.21.24

Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2024 Edition)

Dykema is proud to announce that nine attorneys from its Financial Industry Group contributed to the 2024 Edition of the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) Consumer Financial Services Answer Book.

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”

Brandy Manning 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. Manning will present,…

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…