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12.02.25

“Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries”

Matthew Hays, Nick Ustaski, and Jennifer Dickey authored the HR.com article, “Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries.”

12.02.25

“Two Paths, One Destination: Does the Small Business Case Still Matter in a Subchapter V World?”

Dominique Douglas authored the article, “Two Paths, One Destination: Does the Small Business Case Still Matter in a Subchapter V World?”, which was published in the American Bankruptcy Institute…

11.18.25

“Leading Boldly: Unlocking Growth Through Guard, Grow & Get”

Linda Moss, Dykema's Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer, authored the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Midwest Region blog post, “Leading Boldly: Unlocking Growth Through Guard, Grow &…

1.09.26

2025-2026 Minnesota Labor and Employment Law Update: Key Wage, Leave, Pay Transparency, and Workplace Compliance Changes for Employers

Takeaways Minnesota saw several changes to labor and employment laws take effect in 2025, with additional changes anticipated for 2026. Minnesota Minimum Wage Changes: New State Minimum Wage – Minn.…

1.05.26

2025 IP Update and Year in Review: Navigating Right to Repair and What It Means for Brands in a Changing Aftermarket

Right to repair laws are giving consumers and independent repair shops greater access to parts and information. While these laws benefit consumers, they also create challenges for original equipment…

1.02.26

2026 Michigan Labor and Employment Law Update: Wage Increases, Sick Leave, Contract Limits, and Key Legislative Risks for Employers

Takeaways As we enter 2026, Michigan employers should be aware of several Michigan employment laws that continue to have a major impact on employers, and some possible employment laws. Michigan…

11.06.25

Connected Vehicles: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Compliance in Motion

Connected vehicles bring both innovation and legal complexity. This webinar examines cybersecurity risks, regulatory scrutiny, and the rise of privacy-driven litigation, highlighting practical steps…

10.08.25

AI and Mobility: Steering the Legal Road Ahead

AI is transforming mobility and the legal landscape with it. Tune in as we explore key challenges around transparency, responsibility, and regulation in an area where algorithms share the driver’s…

6.26.25

If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia's Alternatives

As companies reevaluate their global strategies, many are looking beyond China for R&D, manufacturing, and market expansion. While China has long offered low costs and a skilled workforce, rising…

10.23.25

2026 Privacy Playbook: Simplifying the Privacy Patchwork

The privacy landscape is changing fast and becoming increasingly complex. 2026 will bring new rules, heightened enforcement, and evolving expectations from both consumers and regulators. This webinar…

9.24.25

Dykema's Annual Supreme Court Review and Preview

With the approaching start of the Supreme Court’s new term, join us for Dykema's annual review of the past term and preview of the coming term.

5.21.25

AI + Pricing = Antitrust Risk?

Providers and users of certain algorithmic pricing tools are facing government challenges and treble damages class actions. Dykema attorneys Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey will explore these cases and…

10.07.25

MEMA Morning Grind | Side by Side: Navigating Antitrust Risks for Supplier Teams

Join us in-person for a morning networking session in a casual atmosphere, designed for supplier teams.

8.06.25

12th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Considered the best informational and networking event of the year, our award-winning conference brings hundreds of the greatest thought leaders in the industry, all in the same place, for three…

7.23.25

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025

Join Dykema for an exclusive one-day summit for in-house legal professionals and business leaders, featuring legal insights, dynamic panels with OEM and supplier voices, and networking with peers…

11.19.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | November 2025

Last Month at the Supreme Court®returns for its third season to bring you the Dykema Appellate & Critical Motion Practice’s coverage of the 2025 Term! The publication delivers in-depth analysis of…

7.16.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part II

As the October 2024 Term drew to a close, the Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that reshaped core doctrines in administrative law, standing, remedies, and constitutional structure. This…

7.03.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part I

Decisions, decisions! Part I of the final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2024 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases. The Term, which has been described as one of the…

1.02.26

AI and Software Patents in 2025: New Leadership and § 101 Eligibility Guidance

Top Takeaways from 2025 Limit “mental processes” to what humans can actually perform. Only treat a step as a mental process if it can practically be performed in the human mind. Separate “recites”…

1.02.26

AI and Trademark Law: What We’re Learning—and What Clients Should Know

AI is reshaping trademark practice faster than any tool in the past 30 years. Tasks that once took days—like preliminary clearance searches or portfolio analysis—now start in minutes. But while AI has…

1.02.26

Evolving Options for Design Trademark Clearance Searches: AI as a Useful Tool to Supplement Your Clearance Efforts

Not too long ago, clearance of design marks and logos in the U.S. was mostly limited to a search of Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) records, which only yielded designs in filed applications, not…

10.23.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Co-Location Energy Making Data Centers Harder to Build? (with Richard Darke)

🏗️⚡ The data center industry is racing to embrace renewable energy through co-location, but what looks like an engineering solution is actually a legal minefield of overlapping regulations. Going…

10.20.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Does Your AI Notetaker Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege? (with Jeff Gifford)

AI notetaking tools have become ubiquitous in business meetings, but they pose serious legal risks in the boardroom that most directors don't realize.

9.08.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Your Balance Sheet Hold Crypto Next to Cash? (with Pete Waltz)

💵📈 What happens when companies treat crypto like cash on the balance sheet? Holding Bitcoin or other digital assets alongside traditional reserves can open new opportunities—but also new legal,…

12.02.25

Is psychedelic-assisted therapy the next step in workplace wellness?

What if employers could improve mental health, lower costs, and boost retention by offering treatments once considered unconventional? Brett Gelbord sits down with Jillie Gordon Foerster of Dykema’s…

8.19.25

What happens when a cannabis business can’t pay its debts?

How do you measure success in an industry where operators need to evaluate their business plans based on regulatory trends, tax limitations, and (sometimes illegal) competition?

3.24.25

5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice

What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights…

12.18.25

“Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks”

Dykema's Leigha Simonton, a former Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney, offered insight for the NBC-5 Dallas-Fort Worth story, “Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks.” In the story,…

12.08.25

“Michigan Law Clinics: Impacting communities, improving lives through student service”

Andrew VanEgmond was quoted in The University of Michigan Record article, “Michigan Law Clinics: Impacting communities, improving lives through student service.” In the article, VanEgmond was…

11.19.25

“Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret”

Mark Chutkow provided insights into how grand juries work in the AP News article, “Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret.”

1.07.26

Dykema Chosen as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Buddy Mac Holdings, LLC’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the jointly administered Chapter 11 bankruptcies of Buddy Mac Holdings, LLC, and 48 of its affiliates.

1.07.26

Dykema Marks 100 Years in 2026, Launches Centennial Celebration

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the launch of its yearlong centennial celebration as the firm approaches its 100th anniversary on June 1, 2026. Founded in 1926, Dykema enters its…

1.06.26

Dykema Elects 10 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected 10 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2026. Dykema’s new members, their resident office, and practice…

12.18.25

What happened with IP in 2025?

As we close out 2025, the intellectual property landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace—driven by advances in artificial intelligence, shifting USPTO leadership and policy, increased…

10.30.25

2025 Trends Report: Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey

For 21 years, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of dealmaking in the U.S., consistently affirming a central truth: the M&A market reflects the health of the broader economy.…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Automotive

The Automotive, Transportation & Mobility sector is poised for M&A growth in the next twelve months, with nearly (62%) of respondents expecting increased deal activity. This optimism is largely driven…

12.04.25

Voluntary Cleanup Programs in EPA Region V

Grant Gilezan served as a panelist for Voluntary Cleanup Programs in EPA Region V. A recording of the panel discussion is available here.

12.03.25

The Legal & Compliance Landscape of Instant Payments: What You Need to Know

Scott Fryzel and Lauren Quigley served as featured presenters for the Nacha Payments Legal & Compliance Summit Session, “The Legal & Compliance Landscape of Instant Payments: What You Need to Know,”…

11.24.25

Asset Purchase Agreements: A Deeper Dive With Sample Documents and Checklists

Arthur Nathan will serve as a featured presenter for the National Business Institute (NBI) seminar, “Asset Purchase Agreements: A Deeper Dive With Sample Documents and Checklists,” taking place…

1.27.26

Web Tracking Technologies: Expanding Exposure and the Shifting Legal Landscape

You’re invited to join us for a timely and practical webinar examining the rapidly evolving legal and business risks associated with web tracking technologies.

1.13.26

Pushing Back: How Defense Attorneys Beat the DOJ

This panel features the lead defense attorneys who prevailed against the DOJ in three recent federal criminal cases involving alleged healthcare and research-fraud allegations.

11.20.25

“New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes”

Leigha Simonton, Tiffany Eggers, and Sarah Douglas will all serve as featured presenters for the Ethicsverse Live Masterclass, “New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes.”