News and Insights

Fall 2022

Courts Continue to Favor Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements

Tom Schehr and Mark Makoski co-authored The Michigan Business Law Journal article, "Courts Continue to Favor Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements."

11.01.21

Legal Impact of FFIEC Update to Authentication Guidance for Internet-Based Financial Services

The Banking Law Journal republished Scott Fryzel, Lindsay Henry, and Lauren Quigley's blog post about the FFIEC updating its authentication guidance for internet-based financial services. The article…

5.05.21

Building Capacity of Lenders to the Underserved

Detroit-based attorneys, Rasul Raheem, Emphani Aldridge, and Monique Eubanks, along with San Antonio-based attorney Taylor Calvert, co-authored the ABA Banking Journal article, “Building Capacity of…

6.13.23

What Do the Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Mean for the Future of Crypto?

With two of crypto’s largest trading platforms coming under fire last week, what’s next for the digital currency industry? Ashley Fickel and Brian Newman of Dykema’s Financial Services Industry Group…

2.10.22

Convenience Fees Face Increased Scrutiny After Fourth Circuit Holds That Online Payments May Violate Consumer Protection Statutes

The Fourth Circuit recently found that the imposition of convenience fees can run afoul of consumer protection statutes—including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Convenience fees are commonly…

2.24.21

CFPB Enforcement Expected to Increase Under the Biden Administration

Enforcement and litigation directed at the consumer financial services industry is expected to increase under the Biden administration. While increased enforcement is likely to occur with respect to…

3.14.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Supply Chain (Part I) and Financial Distress (Part II)

During this webinar, we will provide insights on legal and tactical considerations as companies think about supply chain disruption and solutions and financial distress in the automotive industry.

10.27.22

Litigating Through the Cryptowinter—Hot Topics in Digital Asset Litigation

This webinar will examine the latest trends and theories emerging in crypto litigation, including the recent uptick in litigation following a slide in the value of the digital asset market along with…

12.15.20

Looking Forward at Consumer Finance Litigation in 2021: The Implementation of Federal Statutes, Regulations, and the Impact of Cases Brought Within the COVID Pandemic

This program will outline and analyze the likely impact of new consumer finance regulations, statutes, and cases brought during, or in direct response to the COVID Pandemic and the resulting economic…

8.18.20

New Activity in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Post Seila Law and Other Recent Legal Developments

Please join Dykema attorneys Dawn Williams and Adam Nunnallee for a presentation discussing new activity within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”). Among other topics, our speakers will…

10.24.22

Fifth Circuit Holds CFPB Funding Structure is Unconstitutional, Invalidates Payday Lending Rule

A three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the CFPB’s funding structure is unconstitutional. The CFPB must now consider whether to appeal to the Supreme Court,…

4.03.20

State of California and City of Los Angeles Offer Businesses Additional Coronavirus Relief as Loans and Highlight Existing Loan Programs for Small Businesses

The State of California and the City of Los Angeles are providing emergency assistance for California small businesses. These grants and loans are separate from incentives and programs being offered…

5.06.16

CFPB Releases Arbitration Proposal

On May 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) released much-anticipated proposed rules for mandatory arbitration clauses, which the CFPB colloquially refers to as “contract gotchas.”…

2.10.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could Imprecise Language in Your Loan Guaranty Reaffirmation Put You at Risk? (with Bob Groholski)

Can a single word in your loan guaranty reaffirmation put you at risk? In Huntington National Bank v. Schneider, the court ruled that these agreements must be precisely worded to effectively waive…

12.09.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can a Single Loan Provision Create Unexpected Personal Liability? (with Bob Groholski)

Ever heard of a “Bad Boy” Loan Guaranty? These provisions of a lender’s loan documents, if triggered, render the borrower, and more importantly, the guarantor, personally liable on an otherwise non…

10.24.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: 3 Key Trends Driving M&A Activity in the Financial Services Industry (with Jeff Gifford)

From adapting to the rise of Fintechs to navigating a minefield of complex regulations, dealmaking in the financial services sector is evolving in real time. Want to know how institutions are…

2.19.25

“How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Be Invested in the Success of Your Colleagues,’ Says Ashley Fickel of Dykema”

Ashley Fickel was the featured subject in the Law.com article, “How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘Be Invested in the Success of Your Colleagues,’ Says Ashley Fickel of Dykema.”

10.23.23

"What Are the Odds Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies in His Trial?"

Brian Newman was quoted in Decrypt.

10.04.23

"Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial begins with jury selection"

Brian Newman was quoted in Cryptopolitan.

1.23.25

Kyle Asher Honored with Ingham County Bar Association’s 2025 “Top 5 Under 35” Award

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Kyle Asher was selected by the Ingham County Bar Association (ICBA) for their “Top 5 Under 35” award.

1.15.25

Dykema Elects Nine New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected nine new members to the firm effective January 1, 2025.

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

5.14.25

Laura Baucus and Joe Hickey to Serve as Featured Presenters at Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference

Laura Baucus will serve as a featured presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, which takes place May 14-17, 2025 in San Diego.

5.08.24

Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference: Closing Super Session

Joe Hickey will serve as a featured presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference taking place May 5-8 in San Diego.

3.14.24

What’s Happening on the Regulatory Front?

Brett Natarelli will serve as a featured presenter at the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) 2024 Mortgage Lending Conference, which takes place on March 14, 2024, at the Doubletree Hilton…

7.27.21

Novel Strategies for Collections & Enforcement, Information Management Network Bank Special Assets & Credit Officer's Forum

Ed Weil and Mark Silverman, Chicago-based co-leaders of Dykema’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicer Group, will each present sessions at the Information Management Network's (IMN)…

11.10.20

Litigation Forum: Servicing Developments, Mortgage Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference

Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based member and leader of Dykema’s Financial Services Litigation Practice Group, will speak in a session titled, “Litigation Forum: Servicing Developments,” for the…