News and Insights

6.14.24

“Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”

John Fraser, Matthew Hays, and Gerald Aben co-authored the MJBizDaily article, “Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”.

11.04.22

M&A Industry Spotlight: Healthcare

Ever since “quarantine” entered the lexicon, the healthcare industry has been at the center of our culture. Even in a sector that’s always relied on innovation, the pandemic accelerated advancements…

2.10.22

DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries Hit $5.6 Billion for Fiscal Year 2021; Healthcare Industry Remains Biggest Target

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recoveries of more than $5.6 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2021. This amount is a staggering increase from the…

2.04.22

BIPA Lives On: Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Common Employer Defense of Worker’s Comp Preemption

The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is not preempted by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (IWCA). This decision…

11.05.21

OSHA Releases Highly Anticipated Vaccine Mandate ETS

Nearly two months after President Biden unveiled his COVID-19 Action Plan, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that…

7.14.21

All Employers May Be Impacted by President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Order”). This sweeping Order affirms that it is the policy of the President’s…

6.19.18

The Intersection of Healthcare and Insolvency: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading?

Healthcare delivery represents roughly 18% of the U.S. economy, but recently the headlines related to the industry suggest stormy weather ahead.

10.27.22

How May I Help You? Reasonable Accommodations Including Leaves of Absence

This session is designed to review when reasonable accommodations, such as remote work, and leaves of absence are mandated or just a good business practice. So many questions about leaves of absence…

1.24.19

Key Compliance Issues for 2019

This event is jointly sponsored by Dykema, the Eastern Michigan Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Health Care Compliance Association.

7.18.18

5th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Dykema's 5th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations presents an opportunity to learn about current best practices in the areas of legal, regulatory, compliance, tax, consumer…

8.15.24

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires many entities formed or registered to do business in the United States to report information to the U.S. Department of…

8.13.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Do the New HIPAA Rules Mean for Reproductive Health Privacy? (with Jerry Aben and Jillie Foerster)

A recent update to HIPAA’s Privacy Rule strengthens privacy protections for reproductive health information, imposing stricter standards and limiting disclosures without patient authorization. Jerry…

7.24.24

M&A Deal Volume Warms in Second Quarter

In our report for the first quarter, we described our deal volume in the first quarter as “tepid." According to Meriam Webster, “tepid” is synonymous with lukewarm. That translated to 22 closed deals…

12.13.23

Three Dykema Cases Recognized in Law360 Article on Michigan's Biggest Decisions of 2023

Law360 published the article, "Michigan's Biggest Decisions Of 2023," which highlights some of the state's biggest rulings of 2023. Of the five decisions featured in the article, Dykema was involved…

7.25.23

Sean Buckley Quoted in Health It Security Regarding Third-Party Tech on Hospital Websites

Sean Buckley was quoted in the Health IT Security article, "How Did This Happen? Understanding the Issue of Third-Party Tracking Tech in Healthcare." 

7.05.23

Dean Gould Provides Insight on DSO Deal Structures on The Dental Practice Sale Podcast

Dean Gould joined The Dental Practice Sale podcast for its episode, "The Evolution of Deal Structures in the DSO Space - with Dean Gould."

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…

4.22.24

Five Dykema Attorneys Listed as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that five attorneys from the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising…

3.21.24

13 Dykema Attorneys Named 2024 Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 13 of its Texas-based attorneys have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

4.16.24

6 Major Threats to Healthcare Cybersecurity (And How to Avoid Them)

As more and more healthcare providers fall victim to ransomware and other data breach events, now is the time to review current operations and make the changes needed to mitigate risks.

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.

12.17.21

2021 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

As we look forward to 2022 and intellectual property (IP) strategies for the new year, it is a good time to reflect on what IP issues were prominent in 2021 and what could be on the horizon. Dykema's…

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…

6.13.24

AI & the Healthcare Industry: Striking the Right Balance Between Strategic Advances and Major Risk

Kim Holmes will serve as a featured speaker at the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Ann Arbor Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference taking place June 13, 2024.

2.22.24

"Navigating the Legal Landscape of MedSpa Transactions"

Craig Woods will serve as a featured speaker at the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress in Miami, Florida, on Feb. 22, 2024. Woods' presentation is entitled, "Navigating the Legal Landscape…

6.25.24

Compliance Programs and Legal Implications: What the OIG’s Latest Guidance Means for the Healthcare Industry

Join our healthcare team for an informational webinar on the importance of compliance programs in the healthcare industry, including a historical review of such programs, the OIG's latest guidance on…

5.10.23

Private Equity Deal Considerations: Business and Legal Considerations in a Private Equity Transaction

Dean Gould will serve as a featured presenter for the MedAxiom webinar, "Private Equity Deal Considerations: Business and Legal Considerations in a Private Equity Transaction." Gould and co-presenters…

5.25.21

The Intersection of Regulatory and Intellectual Property Issues in the Medical Device World

The de novo classification process for medical devices is little used, but potentially very helpful for companies with products that lack a suitable predicate device. Most medical devices are cleared…