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Winter 2025
Kate Hude and Andrea Cascarilla authored the article, “Fostering a Culture of Partnership and Communication: A Guide for Associations Engaging New Legislators and Their Members,” for the Winter 2025…
Blog Posts 4 results
2.22.22
Michigan Legislature Addresses Native American Tribes in New Marijuana Legislation
On February 15, 2022, the Michigan House Committee on Regulatory Reform considered HB 5706. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native…
7.19.21
Insights & Updates — Minimum Wage and Overtime
In today’s Insights & Updates chat, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor from Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss what is on…
7.15.21
Insights & Updates – Independent Contractor Changes
In this episode of Insights & Updates, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss the evolving…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 1 result
3.03.22
Electric Vehicles: The Federal Government Charges Ahead
Join Dykema’s experts for an overview of the current federal government landscape for EV, focusing on the nature of the opportunities and how they may be influenced going forward, as well as on some…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result
1.30.18
Since Dykema’s program one year ago, there have been major developments in federal and state legislation, regulation and policies for Highly-Automated Vehicles (HAV), including the all-new Department…
Legal Alerts 2 results
8.29.24
Michigan Secretary of State Clarifies Guidelines and Places New Limits on Gift Giving to Lawmakers
The Michigan Secretary of State’s Office determined that a strategy used by lobbyists to put sports and concert tickets in the hands of legislators violates the law. In May, the press released an in…
11.08.23
November 7, 2023, Election Impact on the Michigan Legislature
Representative Kevin Coleman (D-Westland) and Representative Lori Stone (D-Warren) won their respective mayoral races.
One Minute Matters Video Series 16 results
3.04.25
As of March 4, 2025, U.S. companies will face 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, rising duties on Chinese imports, and sweeping hikes on steel, aluminum, and semiconductors in the coming…
1.29.25
What happens when the White House pulls the plug on federal funding? This week’s temporary freeze sparked immediate legal challenges, political clashes, and confusion among grant recipients. Now that…
11.26.24
Trump’s return to the White House means new tariffs are on the horizon, and the automotive industry will need to brace for impact. From duty drawback programs to supply chain reviews, Tina Toma…
Press Mentions 2 results
6.06.23
Andrea Cascarilla Joins State Budget Discussion on Michigan's Children Speaking for Kids Podcast
Andrea Cascarilla served as a featured guest on the Michigan's Children Speaking for Kids Podcast episode entitled, "As FY24 State Budget Talks Finalize, Insiders Share What Advocates Should Know."
10.01.21
Andrew Buczek's Attendance at the Annual Congressional Baseball Game Mentioned in MLive
Andrew Buczek's attendance at the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C., was mentioned in the MLive article, "Retired Bay City cop gets birthday phone call from President Joe Biden…
Press Releases 12 results
1.06.25
Dykema Adds Government Policy Advisor and Counsel John T. Donovan in Illinois
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of John T. Donovan as Government Policy Advisor and Counsel to the firm’s Chicago office. Donovan joins Dykema after serving as…
12.06.24
James Brandell, Andrew Buczek, and Mary Beth McGowan Named 2024 “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill
Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that James Brandell, Andrew Buczek, and Mary Beth McGowan, “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill.
10.29.24
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Brandell and Andrew Buczek were selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2024 list of "Top…
Publications 4 results
12.20.23
Moments in Michigan: The Legislative Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, the Dykema Government Policy team reflected on the historic and legislative moments that defined the year in Michigan. We compiled this information into a comprehensive…
10.17.22
Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook
Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…
1.18.22
Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…
Speaking Engagements 2 results
11.16.22
Andrea Cascarilla to Join Michigan’s Children Panel Discussion on 2022 Midterm Election Results
Andrea Cascarilla will join the Michigan’s Children Lunch & Learn panel, “What Just Happened? Lansing Insiders Share Insights on Election Results and What They Mean for Moving Kids & Family Issues in…
06.23-24.16
Elizabeth Khalil, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Government Policy Practice Group, will serve as co-chair and featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s 19th Advanced Global Legal &…
Webinars 5 results
8.11.21
Legislative Update, SHRM webinar
Dan Stern, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, will present SHRM’s monthly “Legislative Update,” on August 11, 2021.
5.18.21
What’s Working in the States? Webinar, National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics
Tracy Winston, Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Lansing office, served as a featured presenter in the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics webinar, “What’s Working in the States?”, on May 18,…
