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1.31.22

Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?

Laura Baucus and Joe Duffy co-authored the Supply Chain Brain article, "Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?". In the article, Baucus and Duffy point out that while supply…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Holds Government Must Show Jan. 6 Defendant Impaired or Attempted To Impair the Availability or Integrity of Evidence to Convict Him of Obstructing Congress’s Efforts To Certify the 2020 Election

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court held in Fischer v. United States that, to prove a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), the government must establish a defendant impaired the availability or…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Holds That Federal Anti-Corruption Statute Does Not Extend to Gratuities for State and Local Officials

On June 26, 2024, the Supreme Court held in Snyder v. United States that 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B), an anti-corruption statute criminalizing bribes to state and local officials, does not extend to…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Stays Federal Plan That Would Impose Emissions Standards on States

On June 27, 2024, in four consolidated cases (lead case: Ohio v. EPA), the Supreme Court held that states and other groups challenging a federal plan imposing emissions standards are likely to succeed…

7.29.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | 2023 Term Conclusion

Our final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2023 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases in which the Justices tackle modern issues like the constitutionality of social…

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…

12.19.24

Justice Department Issues New Guidance for Antitrust Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued updated guidelines for corporate antitrust compliance programs. This alert shares some of the most important takeaways from this new…

10.25.24

5 Things You Need to Know: The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules

The Federal Trade Commission has introduced significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act's pre-closing notification requirements for certain mergers and acquisitions. These changes require…

7.29.24

Decision Alert: In Social Media “Jawboning” Case, Supreme Court Holds Individuals and States Lack Standing to Sue Federal Officials for Social Media Platforms’ Content Moderation

In Murthy v. United States, the Supreme Court held that private and state plaintiffs did not have Article III standing to sue federal officials who plaintiffs claimed violated their First Amendment…

6.28.24

“High Court Ruling Leaves Chance For Civil Forfeiture Reform”

James Azadian, Chantel Febus, and Joe Duffy co-authored the Law360 article, “High Court Ruling Leaves Chance For Civil Forfeiture Reform.”

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

8.12.24

47 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 26 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

3.29.24

Holley Ordered to Disgorge $2 Million in Ill-Gotten Profits

On March 27, 2024, the United States District Court in the Western District of Kentucky (Bowling Green) issued a judgment stating that Holley Performance Products, Inc. SHALL DISGORGE to Specialty…

10.05.23

Antitrust Policy Under the Biden Administration

Joe Duffy will present, "Antitrust Policy Under the Biden Administration," at the State Bar of Michigan Antitrust, Franchising, and Trade Regulation Section's annual Fall Forum on October 5, 2023.