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John (Jack) P. Schaedel, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted at in the USA Today article, “Roger Ailes' death complicates sexual harassment cases against him.”

World Champion Quarterback, Broadcaster, and Entrepreneur, Joe Theismann has committed to speak at Dykema's 4th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations in New Orleans this June.

Brendan J. Cahill, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance practice and director of the firm’s Automotive Industry group, was quoted extensively in the Automotive News report, “Self-Driving Technology Could Boost Market for Mergers and Acquisitions.”

Robert Boonin, Detroit and Ann Arbor–based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, and former chair of the Wage and Hour Defense Institute, was quoted at length in the Society for Human Resource Management article, “Overtime Reply Brief Delayed Until June 30.”

Teresa Ereon Giltner, Dallas-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group and chair of the Commercial Real Estate Women of Dallas (CREW Dallas), a nonprofit organization which raises funds to benefit women and children, was interviewed by Fox 4 KDFW in Dallas regarding CREW’s partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) for its annual charity golf tournament, the Texas Shootout.

Dante A. Stella, Detroit-based head of Dykema's Discovery Management and E-Discovery Group, shared his insights with The American Lawyer in its article, “E-Discovery Could Be Key in Trump Travel Ban Litigation.”

Dykema is pleased to announce that it was included in the report, BTI Brand Elite 2017: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms, revealing that Dykema is ranked among the top law firms in the nation in regards to the best brand standing among GCs and legal decision makers.

Jane E. Bockus, San Antonio–based member in Dykema’s Products, Class Actions & Professional Liability Practice Group, was listed as a defense attorney for Imerys Talc America in the National Law Journal story, “J&J, Backed by Battalion of Lawyers, Opens 5th Talcum Powder Trial.”

Jason M. Ross, Dallas-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Litigation Group, whose practice focuses on white collar criminal defense and securities law, was quoted in the Law360 article, “5th Circ. Tells Ex-CEO Fraudster To Pay Victim's Legal Tab.”

Jason Hanselman and Gary Gordon, Lansing-based members in Dykema’s Government Policy & Practice group, were identified as the House of Representatives defense attorneys in the Detroit News article, “Gamrat Sues House, Husband, Others in Federal Court.”

Abad Lopez, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management story, “Supreme Court Bolsters District Court Determinations on EEOC Subpoenas.”

Lance Boldrey, Lansing-based member of Dykema’s Gaming & Indian Law practice group, and leader of the firm’s emerging Cannabis Law practice team, was quoted extensively in the Law360 analysis, “Seneca Nation’s Halt To Revenue Sharing Raises Questions.”

Dykema is pleased to announce that Detroit-based attorneys Peter M. Kellett, Michael P. Cooney, Sherrie L. Farrell and Andrew J. Kolozsvary, each a member of the firm’s Litigation Department, have co-authored a chapter in the Thomson Reuters and American Bar Association Section of Litigation book, Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, 4th Edition.

Van Lindberg, San Antonio-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was featured in the Houston Metro Community Impact Newspaper in its article, “5 Takeaways from Friday’s Economic Outlook Forum at Southwestern Energy’s Headquarters.”

Wilhelm E. Liebmann, San Antonio-based member of the Business Services Department and Leader of the Corporate Finance Practice Group, was quoted in the Law360 article, “7 Questions Corporate Attys Are Fielding From Clients.”

Brian Melendez, Managing Member of Dykema’s Minneapolis office and Member of Dykema’s Business Litigation Group, commented on the dismissal of a CFPB’s lawsuit accusing a payment processor of violating the rights of consumers in the BNA Banking Report story, “CFPB’s Next Move in Processor Case Bears Watching.”

Josh Sutin, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Tax Practice group, conducted a seminar for some 100 business leaders in Laredo, TX, which was covered by the Laredo Morning Times in its article, “IBC Prepares Employers for Health Care Reform.”

Donna K. McElroy, San Antonio-based member of Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, was quoted in the San Antonio Business Journal article, “Harassment Claims Inside Geekdom Highlight Grey Area for Co-Working Spaces.”

Jason E. Grinnell, Los Angeles-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, enlightened developers who anticipate the relaxation of federal environmental and banking restrictions in the Law360 Analysis, “4 Must-Knows For Developers As Trump Cabinet Ramps Up.”

Shannon Heim, Minneapolis-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Government Policy and Regulated Industries groups, was quoted extensively in the Alaska Dispatch News article, “For Rural Alaska Broadband, the 'Middle Mile' is Everything.”

Robert P. Tiplady, Ann Arbor-based member of Dykema’s Taxation Group, and co-speaker at a State Bar presentation on the Michigan Domestic Asset Protection Trust Act, appeared in a photo feature in the Detroit & Flint-Genesee Legal News. Tiplady chaired the Michigan State Bar subcommittee that drafted the DAPT bill permitting creditor-shielded trusts, which became effective as law March 8.

Several Dykema attorneys are preparing to attend South by Southwest (SXSW), an annual event focusing on interactive media, film and music, in the following week. Van Lindberg, San Antonio-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property group, is serving on a SXSW Interactive panel titled “Open Source in a Restricted & Regulated Environment.” Dykema is also co-sponsoring the private “FinTech Luminares VIP Event” 

Daniel R. Stern, San Antonio-based member of Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, advises employers to prepare for prohibitions of inquiries into a job applicant’s pay history in the Human Resource Executive Online article, “Salary-History Bans Expanding.”

Deborah D. Williamson, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Bankruptcy Practice Group and an American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) commissioner, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal story, “Oil Companies Target Excess Debt.”

Sheryl Toby, metro Detroit-based member of Dykema's Business Services Department, was featured on MSNBC’s “Your Business” program on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Sheryl was interviewed for the segment titled “How do small businesses survive being paid later?”

The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) of the Territory of Puerto Rico has engaged Dykema Gossett to advise with the restructuring of the Island’s public debt, in accordance with the provisions of the 2016 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). Dykema’s experience handling public finance matters, governmental reorganizations, and legislation made it a natural choice for Puerto Rico’s new administration in its efforts to resolve its fiscal state.

Jason Grinnell, Los Angeles-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, has been named to Law360’s 12-member Real Estate Editorial Advisory Board. Grinnell also served on the Real Estate Editorial Advisory Board in 2016 as well. According to the publishers, the Board’s purpose is to provide professional insights and feedback on features.

Grant P. Gilezan , Detroit-based member and leader of Dykema’s Environmental Law Practice Group, was praised in the FBA Newsletter for his committee’s beneficial “New Lawyers’ Seminar” for the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Thomas S. Vaughn, Detroit-based member and co-leader of Dykema's M&A practice, contributed the closing comments for the U.S. News and World Report article, “Top M&A Targets in 2017”. Like most industry experts, Vaughan is optimistic about 2017’s deals and anticipates transaction levels comparable to those of the previous two years.

Dykema’s nationally recognized Financial Industry Group has announced the release of the NextGen Financial Services Report, a blog that provides thoughtful analysis of the most important issues in the consumer and commercial financial services industry.

John (Jack) P. Schaedel, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted at length in the HR DIVE article, “Employee vs. Independent Contractor: The State of Worker Classification.”

Lance Boldrey, Lansing-based member of Dykema’s Gaming & Indian Law practice group, and leader of the firm’s emerging Cannabis Law practice team, compiled 10 tips for evaluating marijuana investment prospects in the legal/financial column of Marijuana Venture.

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of 13-year-old pro bono client Ehlena Fry in her lawsuit against Napoleon (Mich.) Community Schools. Ehlena has cerebral palsy and had a service dog that her former school district did not allow her to bring to her elementary school, claiming that it would provide a human aide instead which it believed would be sufficient to meet her needs.

Abad Lopez, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was tapped by the Society for Human Resource Management to shed light on the current Supreme Court Case which would ultimately determine how much information employers must provide in response to an EEOC subpoena.

Robert P. Tiplady, Ann Arbor-based member of Dykema’s Taxation Group, chaired the Michigan State Bar Probate and Estate Planning Section subcommittee that drafted Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) legislation for the state of Michigan. Michigan is the 17th state to enact a law permitting creditor-shielded trusts. The law becomes effective March 8, 2017.

Marsha G. Gentner, Washington, D.C.-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, and a member of the Firm’s Cannabis Law Practice Group, explained the intent of one of the provisions of California AB 64 in the Inside Counsel article, “California Marijuana Trademark and Patenting Strains.”

Eric T. Fingerhut, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema’s Trademark practice, was featured in Westlaw Journal—Intellectual Property’s Expert Interview Q&A column. The article is titled “Dykema’s Eric Fingerhut Gives Trademark Holders Advice on Trump’s Tweets.”

Thomas B. Alleman, Dallas-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Director of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group, provided the closing comments in The Deal report, “Congress, Gorsuch May Team Up to Roll Back Agency Power.”

Robert P. Tiplady, Ann Arbor-based member of Dykema’s Taxation & Estates Practice Group, explained the intent behind Michigan’s version of domestic asset protection trust law in the Forbes article, “ Michigan Debuts the Latest State Asset Protection Trust.”

Erin Fonté, Austin-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group and leader of the firm’s Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Group, was quoted in PC Magazine’s February cover story, “Blockchain: The Invisible Tech That’s Changing the World.”

Eric T. Fingerhut, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema’s Trademark practice, was interviewed in an IPPro The Internet column on domain name protection.

Will Liebmann, San Antonio-based member of the Business Services Department and Leader of the Corporate Finance Practice Group, was quoted at length in Financier Worldwide’s February cover story, “Unlocking Cross-Border M&A and JV Deal Opportunities.”

Lindsay Riley, San Antonio-based attorney in Dykema's Litigation Department, was recently selected as one of only 16 members of the inaugural Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation LEAD Academy. Class members are chosen based on their accomplishments in the legal community and demonstrated potential to become leaders. 

Cale A. Johnson, Bloomfield Hills-based member of Dykema’s Business Litigation Practice Group, was quoted in the FTC Watch article, “Veteran antitrust lawyers: New guidance on DOJ leniency program creates uncertainty.”

Kathleen Campbell Walker, El Paso-based member and leader of Dykema’s Immigration Team, was quoted at length in the Society for Human Resource Management report, “Suspension of Visa Interview Waivers Could Cause Business Disruptions.”

Kathleen Campbell Walker, El Paso-based leader of Dykema’s Immigration Team and former head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, was quoted in a Politico story, “The Little-Noticed Bombshell in Trump’s Immigration Order,” in which she expresses bemusement at the intent of the Executive Order.

Paul M. Laurenza, Managing Member of Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office and leader of the firm's Automotive Government Policy & Practice group, and Thomas B. Alleman, Dallas-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Director of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group, were quoted in the BloombergBNA International Trade Reporter piece, “Trump Can Start NAFTA Talks Without Congress, Analysts Say.”

Kathleen Campbell Walker, El Paso-based member and leader of Dykema’s Immigration Team, was quoted in the San Antonio Express-News article, “Vague Executive Orders Leave Immigration Decisions Up To Rank And File, Experts Say.”

Nicholas J. Wittner, Bloomfield Hills-based Of Counsel in Dykema’s Litigation Department, was quoted at length in the BloombergBNA Class Action Litigation Report article, “Bristol-Myers Case Could Have Wide Effect, Attorneys Say.”

Robert Boonin, Detroit and Ann Arbor–based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, and past chair of the Wage and Hour Defense Institute, was quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, “Justice Department Obtains Pause in Overtime Case Litigation.”

Eric T. Fingerhut, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema’s Trademark practice, was quoted at length in a World Trademark Review article, “When Brands and Politics Collide.”

John (Jack) P. Schaedel, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, wrote about California’s Senate Bill 269 for the “New Laws 2017” feature in the Daily Journal.

Jaime Ramón, Dallas-based member of Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, and a former director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), was quoted in the BloombergBNA Daily Labor Report article, “Google Pay Data Dispute Unlikely to Cost Company Federal Contracts.”

An alert titled, “New Tax Regulations Impact Many Partnership Transactions,” authored by Jeffrey A. Goldman, Steven E. Grob, and Robert W. Nelson, attorneys in Dykema’s Taxation and Estates practice group, was republished in Law360.

Bonnie Mayfield, Detroit-based member of Dykema’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practices, and vice chair of Diversity Programs for the Diversity Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel, was the featured legal luminary in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Sidebar” column.

Eric Fingerhut, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema’s Trademark practice, was quoted in a World Trademark Review blog about the financial impact to companies targeted by unexpected tweets attacking their brands.

Bill Kohler, Detroit-based co-leader of Dykema's Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Team, and Paul Laurenza, Managing Member of the firm's Washington, D.C., office and Chairman of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association, were both quoted in the Law360 article, "Automotive Legislation & Regulation To Watch In 2017."

Paul Laurenza, Managing Member of the firm's Washington, D.C., office, leader of the firm's Automotive Government Policy & Practice group, and Chairman of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association, was quoted in the Law360 article, "Transportation Regulation & Legislation To Watch In 2017."

Peter Broderick, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, was quoted in the

Law360 article, “4 Real Estate Trends To Watch In 2017.” In the story, Broderick warns that finding loans for multifamily construction projects has become a bit of a challenge.

Erin Fonté, Austin-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group and leader of the firm’s Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Group, and Aaron Charfoos, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, wrote an article, “EU-U.S. Privacy Shield – Recent Challenges: Impact on the U.S. and What Businesses Need to Know,” which appeared in Bloomberg/BNA’s World Data Protection Report.

Group Dentistry Now, a multimedia company dedicated to the DSO/Group Practice dental market, published their list of “Top DSO and Dental Group Practice Events of 2016.” Dykema’s Annual Definitive Conference for DSOs was among those listed with the group, with Group Dentistry Now stating, “Overall if you were looking for an opportunity to meet smaller group practices, mid-sized DSOs or PE groups this conference was a winner.”

Dykema is proud to announce that it has acted as outside legal counsel for Atar Capital, a Los Angeles-based, global private equity firm, founded by Cyrus Nikou, in its acquisition of Furmanite Inspection Services, a division of Team, Inc., and one of the leading independent inspection and integrity services companies in North America.

Lance Boldrey, Lansing-based member of Dykema’s Gaming & Indian Law practice group, and leader of the firm’s emerging Cannabis Law practice team, was quoted in a Detroit Free Press account of a Native-American band’s lawsuit in U.S. District court to conclusively determine the legitimacy of its reservation in Michigan’s northwest Lower Peninsula.

Erin F. Fonté, Austin-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group and leader of the firm’s Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Group, was quoted at length in the LegalNewsline report, “Class Action Targets Costco as a Re-Seller of Another Company's Gift Cards.”

In the Automotive World article, “V2V Tech Deployment ‘raises novel and extremely complex issues,’”  Paul Laurenza, a member of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group and Chairman of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association, insightfully explains the challenges associated with the proposed V2V rule requiring the installation of crash-avoidance systems in new passenger vehicles. Among other issues, Laurenza discusses manufacturer liability and the retrofitting of older automobiles with connected-car apparatus.

Victor C. Johnson, Dallas-based member in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, was quoted in the Thomson Reuters Legal Solutions Blog story, “Supreme Court Might End Texas’ Preferred Patent Venue Status, Attorneys Say.”

Michael D. Rothstein, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “Financing Luxury Student Housing Developments?”

Paul Laurenza, Managing Member of the firm's Washington, D.C., office, leader of the firm's Automotive Government Policy & Practice group, and Chairman of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association, was quoted in the Law360 article, "4 Questions Raised By DOT’s Connected-Car Tech Proposal." 

Lance Boldrey, Lansing-based member of Dykema’s Gaming & Indian Law practice group, and leader of the firm’s emerging Cannabis Law practice team, was quoted in the Law360 article, “Smoke Point: How BigLaw Finally Learned to Try Pot.”

Bonnie Mayfield, a member of Dykema’s Litigation and Labor & Employment practices, recently served as a featured speaker at the Defense Research Institute’s Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium, which took place in New York, New York.

Mark Walker, Managing Member of Dykema’s El Paso office and Member of the Firm’s Litigation Department, was quoted in the Law360 article, “Pastor Can't Sue El Paso For Blocking Political Speech.”

David P. Graham, Minneapolis-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Products Liability and Professional Liability Practice group and leader of the firm’s Food & Beverage Practice Group, was quoted in the Corporate Counsel story, “Facing Huge Verdicts, J&J Keeps Switching Its Lead Counsel.”

Robert Boonin, Detroit and Ann Arbor-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, was quoted extensively in the Society for Human Resource Management article, “DOL Seeks Expedited Review of Overtime Appeal.” In the story, Boonin puts forth reasons why the DOL request for a speedy appeal following the blocking of the new overtime categories may not be granted.

Robert Boonin, Detroit and Ann Arbor-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, was quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management article, “Trump Faces Choice on Overtime Appeal.” In his comments, Boonin surmises that the next administration might propose additional overtime rules adjusted for various categories and sizes of businesses.