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8.25.20
USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America
Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…
Blog Posts 5 results
9.05.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Government Policy
Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. What impact…
7.19.21
Insights & Updates — Minimum Wage and Overtime
In today’s Insights & Updates chat, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor from Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss what is on…
7.15.21
Insights & Updates – Independent Contractor Changes
In this episode of Insights & Updates, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss the evolving…
Legal Alerts 13 results
11.08.24
Understanding the Impact of the 2024 Federal Election
The 2024 U.S. presidential election saw Donald Trump secure a decisive victory, becoming the first president in 120 years to be elected to nonconsecutive terms. Here is a look at how the 2024 election…
10.26.23
New House Speaker Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2023
After 22 days and three others failed to garner the necessary votes, the House of Representatives elected relatively unknown Congressman Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson…
6.04.21
2021 US Treasury Green Book: How The Biden Administration Plans To Fund Its Aspirations
On Friday, May 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its “General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals” (the “Green Book”). The Green Book, a copy of…
One Minute Matters Video Series 1 result
11.01.24
As deepfakes continue to blur the line between fact and fiction, are our regulations strong enough to protect the integrity of our elections? James Brandell and Dante Stella break down the current…
Press Mentions 3 results
1.30.23
"What the Midterm Election Results Could Spell for M&A Dealmaking in 2023"
Jim Brandell authored the Mergers & Acquisitions article, "What the Midterm Election Results Could Spell for M&A Dealmaking in 2023."
2.15.19
Dykema’s Government Policy Podcast: Washington, D.C., Outlook — February 2019
In this month's podcast, Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office discuss Committee Investigations and Oversight with special guest Jonathan Feld,…
10.02.17
Jim Brandell Discusses Tax Cut Counterbalances with BNA Daily Tax Report
James Brandell, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema's federal government relations team, and onetime chief of staff for former Congressman Dave Camp, was quoted extensively in the BNA Daily Tax…
Press Releases 3 results
10.29.24
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Brandell and Andrew Buczek were selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2024 list of "Top…
12.06.23
Jim Brandell Named A 2023 Top Lobbyist by The Hill
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jim Brandell was named a 2023 "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill.
3.12.15
Jim Brandell, Chief of Staff for Former Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, Joins Dykema
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jim Brandell as a Government Policy Advisor and leader of the Government Relations group in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.…
Publications 5 results
2.14.24
Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…
5.31.23
What's in the Debt Ceiling Deal? Here Are 8 Key Takeaways
After weeks of deliberation, a deal has been reached to address the nation’s debt ceiling. So what exactly is in this new agreement? Andy Buczek, James Brandell, and Mary Beth McGowan of Dykema's…
10.17.22
Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook
Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
1.31.18
Jim Brandell to Moderate Panel with Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett
For 40 years, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has led local leaders to Washington, D.C., to advocate on federal issues that are pertinent to the community. On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Dykema…
Webinars 9 results
11.21.24
Post-Election Coverage: Tax Policy Update
With Republicans in control of Congress and Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they are positioned to pursue an ambitious agenda with tax policy leading the way.
9.13.24
Tax Horizons – Looking Ahead to the Looming Tax Debate in 2025
Join our Washington DC Government Policy Team for the first of a two-part series examining the upcoming tax debate expected to be at the top of the Congressional agenda in 2025.
4.04.23
The Debt Ceiling – What You Need to Know Now
Please join Dykema’s Federal Government Policy Team as they review the history and possible outcomes in the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.
