News and Insights

10.01.22

"Pitfalls of the Attorney-Client Privilege"

Jonathan Feld and Lisa Burnett co-authored the Law Journal Newsletters article, "Pitfalls of the Attorney-Client Privilege," which also appeared in The American Lawyer.

2.10.22

DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries Hit $5.6 Billion for Fiscal Year 2021; Healthcare Industry Remains Biggest Target

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recoveries of more than $5.6 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2021. This amount is a staggering increase from the…

6.01.21

Preserving the Privilege In the Corporate Setting

Chicago-based attorneys Jonathan Feld, Leader of Dykema’s Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance Team, and Kevin Connor, associate in the Firm’s Litigation Department, authored the Law…

10.31.24

Federal Court Tees Up False Claims Act Constitutionality Dispute

The Supreme Court recently decided U.S. ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., 599 U.S. 419 (2023). In dissent, Justice Thomas questioned the constitutionality of the qui tam regime…

7.14.21

All Employers May Be Impacted by President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Order”). This sweeping Order affirms that it is the policy of the President’s…

4.12.21

Growing Cannabis Industry Attracts Increased Government Enforcement

In the past few years, recreational marijuana legalization has increased, with New York becoming the most recent state to enact legislation. The growth has created substantial revenue opportunities…

11.16.23

Navigating Four Challenges for Corporate Compliance

Concerned about successfully navigating the myriad of new compliance, disclosure, and enforcement initiatives introduced by the DOJ and SEC? Join Dykema’s Government Investigations and Corporate…

5.17.22

Potholes on the Compliance Highway: What Companies Need to Know About the New Rules for Disclosures, ESG, and Whistleblowers

Worried about how to navigate through all the new compliance, disclosure, and enforcement initiatives of DOJ and SEC, including climate and ESG (environmental, social, and governance)? Join Dykema’s…

12.14.21

Five FCPA Hot Topics Middle Market Companies (and Other Businesses) Need to Know About

The U.S. Department of Justice announced more aggressive enforcement priorities in two recent speeches designed to reinvigorate corporate investigations. This renewed and reenergized approach is and…

1.25.17

Trends In Health Care Fraud Enforcement Seminar

Civil and criminal health care fraud enforcement remains a top priority for the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Inspector General, and the Texas Attorney…

10.16.24

Making the Grade: DOJ Revises Standards for Compliance Program

On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) made important updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). These updates reflect the DOJ’s guiding principle that…

10.09.24

Federal Court Tees Up False Claims Act Constitutionality Dispute

Last term, the Supreme Court decided U.S. ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., 599 U.S. 419 (2023), in which Justice Thomas authored a dissent questioning the constitutionality of the…

8.21.24

DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Program Makes Its Debut

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled a groundbreaking Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, offering financial incentives to individuals who voluntarily report criminal activity in…

12.13.23

Three Dykema Cases Recognized in Law360 Article on Michigan's Biggest Decisions of 2023

Law360 published the article, "Michigan's Biggest Decisions Of 2023," which highlights some of the state's biggest rulings of 2023. Of the five decisions featured in the article, Dykema was involved…

4.12.23

Jonathan Feld Quoted in Law360 Story on Sixth Circuit Ruling

Jonathan Feld was quoted in the Law360 story, "Full 6th Circ. Urged To Revisit Circuit-Splitting FCA Hiring Case."

1.10.22

Jonathan Feld Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Selective Supply-Chain Policing of Company Partners

Jonathan Feld was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Supply-Chain Policing to Be Selective, Environmental Cops Say.”

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…

1.25.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 10 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

8.09.23

Understanding Attorney-Client Privilege/Michigan Professional Review

Kathleen Reed, Jennifer Beidel, and Jonathan Feld are presenting a session at the LeadingAge Michigan Leadership Institute on August 9-11, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

9.19.17

Stepping Around the Money Pit: Practical Steps for Containing Costs in Major Legal Matters

Litigation and government investigations can present serious cost-management challenges. In many instances, clients and their in-house legal departments have opportunities to make a favorable impact…

3.21.17

The Trump Administration, the Yates Memo and the Impact on Internal Investigations

Join attorneys from Dykema’s Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance team for an in-depth discussion regarding how to preserve attorney-client privilege in light of internal investigations…

9.14.21

The Transformation Of Federal Environmental Policies

With more pieces of the new administration coming into place, there are a number of environmental implications facing organizations with regard to operational compliance. Flowing from the dynamic…

6.24.21

Webinar – Paycheck Protection Program: Preparing for SBA Review of Your Forgiveness Application and Subsequent Denials, Appeals and Audits

Join us on June 24th at 1:00 p.m. EDT for an online discussion by Stout and Dykema of the actions you should be taking now to prepare to defend forgiveness of your PPP loan.

12.10.20

Government Enforcement in the Biden Administration: Will Everything Old Be New Again?

After 4 years of adjusting to the government enforcement policies and priorities enacted by the Trump administration, many businesses now wonder what laws and regulations await under President-elect…