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…

10.21.24

Healthcare Deals Buoy Dykema M&A Activity

The third quarter was a busy one for our M&A practice. All told, we closed 22 deals, the same number we closed during the third quarter of last year, but the average transaction size increased…

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…

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…

9.19.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could the Demise of Chevron Deference Put Some Healthcare Regulations in Jeopardy? (with Eric Klein)

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine will put federal agencies like HHS under the microscope, significantly altering their ability to enforce regulations and impacting…

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…

7.22.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Dissolving Your Business? Here’s What You Need To Know about the CTA’s Latest Reporting Requirements (with Jeff Gifford)

Dissolving your business before January 1, 2025? According to some recent guidance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, you might still have outstanding paperwork to file with FinCEN. Jeff…

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."

11.14.24

Andrew Frost and Robin Lehninger Recognized by Wisconsin Super Lawyers as “Rising Stars” for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that two of its Milwaukee-based attorneys were recognized as a 2024 “Rising Stars” in the Wisconsin edition of Super Lawyers.

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…

10.15.24

Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmakers Anticipate a Resurgent U.S. M&A Market in 2025

Twenty years of historical survey data reveal a clear trend: the U.S. M&A market is only as strong as the underlying economic conditions. This axiom is once again evident in Dykema's 20th Annual M&A…

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…

9.25.24

It's Only Just Begun: Executing Complex Transactions in an Evolving Market

Evan Atkinson served as a featured presenter for the International Institute for Business Information & Growth's (iiBIG) Healthcare + Life Sciences Investment and M&A Summit. Atkinson's panel, "It's…

9.23.24

Protecting your Medtech IP Assets: Strategies and Updates

Tom Moga will serve as a featured presenter for the MichBio 2024 Michigan Medical Device Summit in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on September 23, 2024. 

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…

9.26.24

Labor & Employment Webinar Series—The New Era of Reasonable Accommodations

Join Dan Stern and Charlotte Carne to discuss reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).

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…