News and Insights

5.27.20

A COVID-19 Flash Survey of What Employers Are Thinking and Doing

Detroit-based attorneys Robert A. Boonin and Andrea Frailey of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group co-authored an article for Michigan Bar Journal titled, “A COVID-19 Flash Survey of What…

12.15.21

Labor and Employment Compliance in 2022

A few things employers should consider as the New Year approaches As a new year approaches, one thing many have in common is wondering about what lies ahead. Here are just a few things employers…

6.25.21

Illinois Freedom to Work Act Amendments Aim to Reshape Employee Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements

The landscape regarding non-competition and non-solicitation agreements in Illinois is expected to change dramatically due to a bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature and which is expected…

5.12.20

Results of Dykema’s 2020 COVID-19 Employer Survey

The COVID-19 pandemic brings many increased challenges for employers, including questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), complications with layoffs and furloughs,…

7.23.19

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…

8.06.20

Are Parts of Paid COVID-19 Leave Regulations in Jeopardy? Federal Court Rejects Parts DOL’s FFCRA Regulations, Employers Brace for Possible Fallout

On Monday, August 3, 2020, a New York federal judge issued a decision invalidating portions of the DOL’s regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”). The decision’s…

8.07.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Will the End of Chevron Deference Impact Employment Regulations? (with Abad Lopez)

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine has far-reaching implications for employment law. Abad Lopez provides a breakdown of which employment rules might be impacted by the…

7.30.24

Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.

Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other…

5.14.21

Donna McElroy Quoted in SHRM Article on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based Member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.”

4.06.21

Bonnie Mayfield Quoted in Law360 on Ways to Protect Diversity in the Midst of Layoffs

Bonnie Mayfield, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema's Labor and Employment practice group, was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “3 Ways to Protect Diversity If Layoffs Are Unavoidable.” The…

10.27.20

Elizabeth Voss Speaks About USERRA Leave in SHRM

Elizabeth Voss, Dallas-based Senior Attorney in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice, was quoted in the SHRM article, “Here’s What Employers Need to Know About USERRA Leave.”

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…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

1.16.23

Alison Ashmore Elected President of Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that Alison Ashmore was elected President of the Dallas Women Lawyers Association (DWLA) for 2023. Ashmore has served on the DWLA Board for the last…

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

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…

11.15.11

Exploring Legal Issues Affecting Employers and Offering Proven Solutions, Dykema Employment Seminar

11.10.10

2010 Employment Seminar

The 2010 Employment Seminar will explore the legal issues affecting employers, and offer proven solutions for tackling those issues. Topics covered include, but are not limited to wage and hour…

5.08.24

The FTC Bans Most Worker Non-Competes: What Businesses Need To Know

Join Dykema attorneys Jim Hermon, Cody Rockey and Elizabeth Voss for an overview of the final rule announced by the FTC that bans most non-compete agreements with workers by declaring them to be…

8.18.21

Online Harassment: Even Working Virtually, The Problem Continues and May Increase In Occurrences And Complexities, SAHRMA 15th Annual Employment Law Conference

Ray Bissmeyer and Dan Stern, San Antonio-based Members in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice, will serve as featured speakers at San Antonio Human Resource Management Association's (SAHRMA) 15th…

2.02.21

2021 Is Going To Be A Challenging Year For California Employers

Despite the previous year’s challenges, 2021 presents new obstacles for California employers.  The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in new laws for notice, training, and responding to COVID-19 in…