News and Insights

March–April 2019

Price Fixing: 'It Was the Machines, Sarah!'

Dante A. Stella and Howard B. Iwrey, members in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice group, co-authored the article, “Price Fixing: ‘It Was the Machines, Sarah!’”, published by The Journal of…

5.01.17

Innovation Ventures Paves the Way for Stronger Commercial Noncompete Agreements

Howard B. Iwrey and Cody D. Rockey, members of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation practice group, co-authored the article, “Innovation Ventures Paves the Way for Stronger Commercial Noncompete…

1.27.17

Major DOJ Antitrust Policy Shift On Immunity For Employees

This article was originally published by Law360 on January 27, 2017. Law360, New York (January 27, 2017, 12:55 PM EST) -- In the last week of the Obama administration, without any fanfare, the U.S.…

9.12.24

2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Antitrust

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. Today, Howard…

8.21.24

Federal Court Blocks FTC Rule Banning Employee Non-Competes

Yesterday, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction preventing the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning nearly all employee non-compete agreements from taking effect on September 4,…

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…

10.17.24

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

During this webinar we will provide valuable knowledge and practical insights into legal challenges and strategies related to the topics below and more: Antitrust challenges to AI Antitrust…

4.27.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: ESG, Labor and Employment, Antitrust

This webinar will address survey findings in the ESG, labor and employment and antitrust sectors.

4.28.22

Dealing with Dealers – An Introduction to Automotive Dealer Laws

In this webinar, Dykema attorneys will provide an introduction and overview of state automotive dealer laws, including the types of conduct regulated, and the differing regulatory and enforcement…

7.21.20

Effective Antitrust Compliance During the Covid-19 Crisis

U.S. antitrust enforcement agencies have recently encouraged businesses to engage in collaboration efforts to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and rolled out a process to provide agency guidance…

10.31.17

Tales from the Antitrust Crypt: When and Why Some Cases and Transactions Take a Turn for the Worse

Celebrate Halloween with Howard B. Iwrey, Chair of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Group! He will explore how spooky documents, scary emails and testimony from goblin witnesses can change the…

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…

2.02.24

FTC Announces Increases to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Notification Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Civil Penalty Amounts

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has just revealed substantial updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“HSR Act”) thresholds, filing fees, and civil penalty amounts, impacting transactions closing…

10.09.23

DOJ Announces “Safe Harbor” Self-Reporting Policy for M&A

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that the U.S. Department of Justice launched a department-wide Safe Harbor Policy for companies that self-report financial violations…

3.02.22

Law360 Covers Dykema Victory in Manufacturer/Dealer Dispute

Dykema's representation of Ford in a manufacturer/dealer dispute concerning the Lincoln Commitment Program was mentioned in theLaw360 article, "Ford Exclusive Car Showroom Perks Not Price…

6.21.16

Howard Iwrey Quoted Extensively in Law360 Article on Antitrust Compliance for Banks

Howard B. Iwrey, Bloomfield Hills-based antitrust and trade regulation attorney, was quoted extensively in the Law360 article, “How Banks Can Build Strong Antitrust Compliance Programs,” which…

2.16.16

Howard Iwrey to Speak to the Financial Executives Institute's New York City Chapter

Howard B. Iwrey, Bloomfield Hills-based member and leader of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Securities Litigation practices, will served as a featured speaker in a presentation for the…

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…

5.01.24

Dykema Closes $785M Transaction for CPS Energy

Today Dykema, a leading national law firm, acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy in its acquisition of natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas, from Talen Energy for $785 million. The…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

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…

6.14.24

Understanding U.S. Antitrust Regulators’ Current Focus on Healthcare

Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey each served as co-presenters of the presentation, “Understanding U.S. Antitrust Regulators’ Current Focus on Healthcare,” for the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law…

1.25.24

"In Case You Missed it – Food Law Center Symposium"

David Graham and Howard Iwrey each served as featured speakers at the Mitchell Hamline’s Health Law Institute Food Law Center's virtual symposium, "In Case You Missed It," which took place on…

1.24.18

Key Compliance Issues for 2018

Dykema is pleased to co-sponsor the 20th Annual compliance seminar in conjunction with the HFMA Eastern Michigan Chapter and the HCCA. Experienced attorneys from Dykema's Health Care Group will…

3.21.23

The Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule Banning Employment Non-Competes—What It Means and How Businesses Can Prepare Now

Join James Hermon and Elizabeth Voss of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Group and Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Group for this complimentary webinar.