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Articles 5 results
4.18.23
The Legal Consequences Of High PFAS Background Levels
Grant Gilezan and Paul Stewart co-author Law360 Expert Analysis article, "The Legal Consequences Of High PFAS Background Levels."
9.08.20
End of EPA Virus Policy Poses Challenges for Cos
Grant Gilezan, Detroit-based Member and Leader of Dykema's Environmental Practice Group, authored the Law360 article, “End of EPA Virus Policy Poses Challenges for Cos.”
12.12.19
Cannabis Regulations and EHS – An Overview
Grant Gilezan, Leader of Dykema’s Environmental Practice Group, co-authored the first in a series of articles for Cannabis Business Executive on environmental issues in the cannabis industry titled…
Blog Posts 3 results
10.31.24
In what may be its first opportunity to test the waters of federal agency influence after the fall of Chevron deference, on October 16, 2024, the Supreme Court heard arguments in City and County of…
7.01.24
Notice to Our Valued Contacts in the Automotive Industry
The overturning of the Chevron Doctrine, which required courts to defer to administrative agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous statutes, may mark the beginning of a significant change in regulatory…
1.21.22
Co-Authored with Jerry Hincka. As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with…
Legal Alerts 19 results
2.29.24
On February 2, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court agreed to review 3M’s challenge to the State of Michigan’s rulemaking that set maximum containment levels (MCLs) for seven chemicals categorized as per-…
8.25.22
Inflation Reduction Act: Tax Credits Available for Utility-Scale Solar and Energy Storage Projects
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The IRA includes a myriad of tax credits, grants and loan programs aimed at accelerating the transition to clean…
12.24.21
Green Gold: Hands Off My Trees
Often developers faced with restrictive tree or woodland ordinances suffer a meaningful economic impact as the cost and delay of challenging such ordinances can be prohibitive. However, a recent…
One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results
8.05.24
The demise of Chevron deference is expected to impact every industry subject to federal agency regulation, including climate, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare. But it also presents a…
7.24.24
This Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine will significantly impact any business that relies on the interpretations of a federal agency. Here’s what this ruling could mean for the…
4.22.24
The EPA has issued its first-ever national drinking water standards for 6 PFAS chemicals. Grant Gilezan breaks down what you need to know to keep up with significant and dynamic compliance…
Podcasts 3 results
8.29.24
Are forever chemicals changing the rules of land transactions?
With over 15,000 known compounds, the growing ubiquity of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals”—presents regulators with the daunting task of translating a loosely understood set of chemicals into…
11.07.23
Does the cannabis industry need to worry about PFAS chemicals?
You’ve probably heard of PFAS: those harmful “forever chemicals” you can find in non-stick cookware, cleaning products, and even drinking water. As the dangers of PFAS become more evident, regulatory…
7.11.23
Clearing the haze: air permitting requirements for cannabis operators
Any facility that handles or processes cannabis is subject to a laundry list of requirements before construction can even break ground. Depending on the type and size of the operation, obtaining an…
Press Mentions 26 results
9.27.23
"PFAS regs and litigation—attorneys' perspective"
Grant Gilezan and Paul Stewart were extensively quoted in Rubber News.
11.16.21
Dykema's annual M&A survey was discussed at length in the Environment + Energy Leader article, "ESG Concerns Increasing Among Investors Over The Past Few Years, According To New Dykema Survey." The…
8.16.21
Tom Alleman Quoted in Bloomberg Law Story on Insurance World's Worries About Climate
Tom Alleman was extensively quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "UN Climate Report’s Warnings Compound Worries in Insurance World."
Press Releases 59 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…
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…
Publications 1 result
8.24.21
Fall 2021 Federal Legislative Outlook
The post-summer recess schedule in Congress is shaping up to be historic. Marquee items such as a bipartisan infrastructurebill, funding the government, increasing the debt ceiling, and consideration…
Speaking Engagements 4 results
7.27.23
PFAS Legal Landscape in Michigan: Outlook for the Year Ahead
Paul Stewart served as a featured speaker for the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Law Section’s Summer Program on July 27, 2023. Stewart presented the session, “PFAS Legal Landscape in Michigan:…
11.29.17
Environmental Litigation Essentials and Latest Developments
Please join Dykema for a discussion regarding environmental litigation, with a focus on key aspects of cost recovery litigation under federal and state statutes and tort litigation.
10.26.17
Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season: Response and Recovery to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria
The hurricanes encountered thus far in 2017 in the U.S. – Harvey, Irma and Maria – will be remembered for their intensity and for the extensive damage they have inflicted. Recovering from the…
Webinars 4 results
7.20.23
PFAS Background Enters the Foreground
Join members of Dykema’s Environmental Practice Group and environmental professionals from Geosyntec Consultants for an information-packed webinar on PFAS. In a quickly changing landscape, there are…
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…
4.30.21
Tom Alleman, Dallas-based member of Dykema’s Litigation Department and Co-Director of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group, served as a featured presenter in the Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager…
