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Articles 8 results
6.02.23
Financial Distress in the Fifth Circuit
Michael Wombacher authored the article, "Financial Distress in the Fifth Circuit," which was published in the State Bar of Texas' Spring 2023 Bankruptcy Law Section Newsletter.
3.01.23
Distressed Business' Alternatives To Bankruptcy
Gary Segal, Deborah Williamson, and Paulina Garga-Chmiel authored the article, "Distressed Business' Alternatives To Bankruptcy," which was published in The Review of Banking & Financial Services. In…
2.06.23
Ed Weil authored the Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, "Opinion: Chicago's growing tech sector may be the answer to Loop office glut."
Blog Posts 10 results
3.08.22
Yesterday, in Sheen v. Wells Fargo (S258019), the California Supreme Court resolved an important issue for the mortgage servicing industry. The court unanimously held that lenders owe no tort duty to…
2.25.22
Mining the Metaverse: Prospecting the Virtual Real Estate Boom and Implications For Lenders
If Mark Zuckerberg is to be believed, the Metaverse is the next step in our digital evolution, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and socialize…
2.15.22
On February 7, 2022, Acting Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg released a statement outlining the FDIC’s 2022 priorities. He also recognized the contributions of former Chairman Jelena McWilliams, who…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 2 results
10.22.20
This program will provide an overview for filing and defending proofs of claim and analyzing and defending against preference demands and filed actions in Bankruptcy Court
12.11.19
Post Judgment Legal Remedies: The Beginning of the End (of Collection on your Judgment)
Join us for a complimentary webinar where we will discuss a practical guide, tips, and legal strategies to enforcing judgments by looking at post-judgment proceedings and ancillary litigation needed…
Legal Alerts 4 results
1.28.21
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021 (the “CAA”) was enacted to provide additional coronavirus stimulus and relief for businesses challenged by the ongoing COVID-19…
3.24.20
Loan Modifications Related to COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC, the National Credit Union Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and state banking…
6.16.16
Michigan Court of Appeals Interprets Process for Receivership Appointments
Michigan Court Rule 2.622 (the “Receivership Rule”) governs the appointment of receivers. The Receivership Rule was amended in 2014 to provide more explicit guidance on what courts and attorneys…
One Minute Matters Video Series 4 results
12.09.24
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
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…
9.19.24
The Loper Bright decision could have major consequences for the regulations that guide our financial services industry, resulting in a massive surge in litigation. Ted Seitz breaks down what you need…
Podcasts 2 results
8.01.24
What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?
In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential…
3.07.24
When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024.
The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending…
Press Mentions 11 results
7.01.22
Danielle Rushing Highlighted in SA Woman Women in Business Feature
Danielle Rushing was featured in the SA Woman article, “Women in Business: San Antonio Legal Services Association,” for her volunteer work with the San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA). In…
8.24.21
Weil to Serve as Featured Speaker in IMN’s 10th Annual Bank Special Assets Forum
Ed Weil will serve as a featured speaker at IMN’s upcoming 10thAnnual Midwest “Bank Special Assets & Credit Officer’s Forum.” The Forum is scheduled to take place on September 13-14, 2021. Weil’s…
6.30.21
Ed Weil, Chicago-based co-leader of Dykema's Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicer Group and member of the firm's Executive Board, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article,…
Press Releases 15 results
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…
11.29.23
Christopher Cahill Joins Dykema’s Corporate and Finance Group in Chicago
Dykema announced the addition of Christopher Cahill as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate and Finance Practice Group resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Cahill joins Dykema from Aegis Law and…
11.02.23
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…
Publications 2 results
2024
Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2024 ed.
Gary Segal contributed to the Thomson Reuters treatise, Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2024 ed.
2022
Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2022 ed.
Gary Segal and Mark Silverman each contributed to the Thomson Reuters treatise, "Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2022 ed."
Speaking Engagements 6 results
5.17.24
ITFA Americas 27th Annual Conference - Key Legal Challenges
Chris Cahill will serve as a featured presenter at the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) Americas 27th Annual Conference taking place May 15-17, 2024. Cahill will co-present the…
11.17.22
Deborah Williamson will join the “Bankruptcy Alternatives” panel discussion at the 41stAnnual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference. The conference will take place November 17-18, 2022, at the Austin…
11.16.22
Sheryl Toby to Join TMA Panel on Distress in Senior Living Industry
Sheryl Toby will join the Turnaround Management Association’s panel, “Distress in the Senior Living Industry,” on November 16, 2022. The panel will discuss the larger market forces pressuring the…
Webinars 11 results
4.16.24
Digital Assets In Commerce & Bankruptcy - 2024 - Digital Assets as Collateral: UCC Article 12
Chris Cahill facilitated the West LegalEdcenter's webinar, "Digital Assets In Commerce & Bankruptcy - 2024 - Digital Assets as Collateral: UCC Article 12."
5.04.22
Receivership Pre-Cana: What to Expect from the Agency-Receiver Relationship
Dykema’s Deborah Williamson will present in NAFER’s program, “Receivership Pre-Cana: What to Expect from the Agency-Receiver Relationship,” on May 4, 2022. Attendees of the program will learn valuable…
8.17.21
Mark Silverman, Chicago-based member and co-leader of Dykema’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities and Special Servicer Group, will join a panel discussion for the Strafford webinar, “Receiverships…
