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4.20.23

High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

The state of Texas has a long history of regulating cannabis use. Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso,[i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the…

7.25.23

High hopes? A status check on cannabis laws in Texas

Since the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso in 1915, the legal landscape of cannabis use in Texas has evolved at a different rate than the rest of the country. Where do…

1.27.23

Law360 Profiles Dykema’s Cannabis Team as a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year”

Dykema’s Cannabis Team was profiled by Law360 as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2022. In the profile, "Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema," Law360…

3.17.21

Mayfield and Moga to Present at AUTM 2021 Annual Meeting

Dykema Intellectual Property Department attorneys Denise Mayfield, Austin-based Member, and Tom Moga, Bloomfield Hills-based Senior Counsel, will each speak at break-out sessions for the Association…

10.09.24

Dykema Represents Network Perception in Successful Acquisition by Dragos, Inc.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, served as outside general counsel and strategic counsel to Network Perception from its early commercialization through two rounds of venture capital and the…

1.17.23

Dykema’s Cannabis Group Named “Practice Group of the Year” by Law360

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Cannabis Industry Group was recognized as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2022 by Law360. Dykema is one of only three firms…

2.05.20

IP Attorney Denise L. Mayfield Joins Dykema’s Austin Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Denise L. Mayfield to its Intellectual Property Practice Group as a Member in the firm’s Austin office. Mayfield joins Dykema from…

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

12.19.22

2022 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

In this newsletter, we provide insights on key developments over the last year and look to what could impact the new year.

12.30.21

Denise Mayfield’s Scientific Papers on Cannabis Studies

Throughout her impressive career, Denise Mayfield has utilized her advanced degree in genetics and background in pulmonary medicine, reproductive medicine, and genetics in her patent prosecution and…

11.07.22

Denise Mayfield to Moderate Diversity and Inclusion Session at AUTM Regional Meeting

Denise Mayfield will serve as moderator of the session, “Your Technology Transfer Wallet – Practical Tools/Strategies for Greater Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership/Inventorship,” at AUTM’s Western…

1.27.22

Patent Management and Patent Enforcement, UIDP Contracting Forum

Denise Mayfield will serve as a featured speaker in the UIDP Contracting Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona. On January 27, 2022, she will present, “Patent Management and Patent Enforcement.” Attendees of…

1.26.22

Risk Liability and Force Majeure and Impact from Work Stoppages, UIDP Contracting Forum

Denise Mayfield will serve as a featured speaker in the UIDP Contracting Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona. On January 26, 2022, Mayfield will present the session “Risk Liability and Force Majeure and…