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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…

11.20.23

Understanding CMS' New Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities

Nursing facilities will soon face a heavier reporting burden under a new CMS Final Rule. CMS and other Federal regulators have expressed concern with the increasing trend of Private Equity and Real…

6.06.23

CMS Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Medicare-Certified Healthcare Settings

On June 5, 2023, CMS published a final rule that will end its current COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff in certain Medicare-certified healthcare settings. In commentary to the final rule, CMS notes…

5.17.23

Rx-tension: Temporary Rule Extends Telemedicine Flexibilities for Controlled Substance Prescribing

Providers now have until November 11, 2023, to continue prescribing controlled substances through telemedicine without an in-person examination. The DEA and SAMHSA have announced a temporary…

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…

5.07.21

Dykema and Sheryl Toby Mentioned in Crain's Detroit Business Article on Henry Ford Village Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Auction

Dykema and Sheryl Toby, Metro Detroit-based member of the firm's Business Services Department, were mentioned in the Crain's Detroit Business Article, "Henry Ford Village sold at auction to New York…

2.14.19

Jason Hanselman Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Jason Hanselman, Lansing-based member in Dykema’s Government Policy and Practice group, was named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 “Leaders in the Law.” A luncheon celebrating the honorees will…

8.18.22

180 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 180 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 guide and the Best…

8.19.21

157 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 157 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 guide and the Best…

6.02.21

Dykema Guides One of the Nation’s Largest Senior Continuing Care Retirement Communities Through Court Approval of Pending Bankruptcy Sale

Dykema, a leading national law firm, serves as counsel and represented Henry Ford Village, Inc. (HFV), one of the nation’s largest independently operated nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement…

5.15.23

Evolving Role of Non-Profit Boards: Moving from Reactive to Proactive

Kathleen Reed, Gerald Aben, and Serj Mooradian will all serve as featured presenters at the LeadingAge Michigan 2023 Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Reed, Aben, and Mooradian's session is…