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10.19.26

"PI Platform Architecture Update: Building the Market, Engineering the Platform Exit"

Evan Atkinson was a contributor for the Private Equity Legal Alliance paper, "PI Platform Architecture Update: Building the Market, Engineering the Platform Exit." 

10.16.26

"Illinois Cannabis Market Shows Continued Growth, but Regulatory Changes Bring New Considerations for Operators and Investors"

Illinois' cannabis industry continues to evolve, with growing consumer demand, expanding retail operations, and significant regulatory changes shaping the market. According to the state's recently…

10.12.26

Before You Sign the LOI: What Law Firm Owners Need To Know About Selling To Private Equity

Private equity’s growing interest in the legal industry has created opportunities for law firm owners to realize value from businesses they have spent years, or even decades, building. Through…

10.23.26

California Wage and Hour Laws: What Employers Must Know About Temporary Out-of-State Workers

Takeaways California wage and hour laws can apply to out-of-state employees working temporarily in California, even for short assignments. Employers must account for California’s minimum wage…

10.21.26

China Auto: Beyond the Headlines

China’s latest industrial plans place electric vehicles, advanced technology, and global competitiveness firmly in focus. Here, we highlight two recent developments and offer our take on what they…

10.16.26

Dykema’s Mark Malven and Jay Logel to Discuss Autonomous Vehicle Laws at Michigan IT Law Summit

Dykema attorneys Mark Malven and Jay Logel will join a panel of automotive and mobility law practitioners for “Overview of Autonomous Vehicle Laws” at the State Bar of Michigan Information Technology…

10.20.26

Keeping Automotive Operations Moving: Talent, Workforce & Supply Chain Risk

Keeping Automotive Operations Moving: Talent, Workforce & Supply Chain Risk Automotive companies rely on specialized talent and interconnected supply chains to keep operations moving. Workforce…

5.21.26

Advanced Mobility: Shifting Risks, Evolving Rules

As advanced mobility technologies, including ADAS, autonomous vehicles (AVs), and EVs, move further into the mainstream, legal and regulatory pressures are intensifying. Companies are navigating a…

3.24.26

What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies

What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies  Government investigators don’t always arrive with the same authority, and a company’s response can significantly…

11.04.26

Litigating Other-Incident Evidence: Lessons from Recent Trial Victories

Join Dykema litigators Tiffany Eggers and Clay Cossé for a discussion of the firm’s recent trial victories and the strategies they have used to address other-incident evidence in product liability and…

9.24.26

Dykema's Annual Supreme Court Review and Preview

Join us for Dykema's annual review of the Supreme Court’s past term and preview of its coming term. We will look back at the major cases decided by the Court in its blockbuster October 2025 Term,…

5.28.26

Incident Reports, OSHA, and the Art of Saying Just Enough

When a workplace incident occurs, the first decisions made—what to document, how to document it, and who is involved—can shape everything that follows. Incident reports are not just internal…

8.20.26

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2026

Now in its fourth year, Dykema’s premier one-day summit returns in a shorter, sharper format with fast-moving sessions, actionable insights, and meaningful networking.  Explore the issues shaping the…

7.15.26

13th Annual Definitive Conference for Dental Service Organizations

Welcome back to the Definitive Conference for DSOs, proudly hosted by Dykema’s DSO Industry Group!  This award-winning conference is the highest anticipated DSO event of the year and is set to bring…

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.

7.10.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court® | May-June 2026

This combined edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court®marks our final publication for the October Term 2025—a season that produced consequential decisions across multiple disciplines impacting the…

4.29.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | April 2026

Statutory interpretation takes center stage in the April edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court®, as the Court confronts a series of disputes testing the scope of executive authority, the reach of…

3.25.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2026

Greetings from Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Practice. This month’s edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® features a set of cases that collectively illustrate the Court’s continued…

10.20.26

IRS Clarifies When Wearable Health Devices Qualify for FSA, HRA, and HSA Reimbursement

The IRS recently updated its guidance on when certain nutrition, wellness, and general health expenses may qualify as medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed through tax-advantaged accounts,…

10.16.26

Insurance Bad Faith Report, October 2026

Dykema is pleased to present its October 2026 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the last three months.

10.15.26

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Aimed at Accelerating Energy Infrastructure Development

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a sweeping permitting reform package intended to accelerate the development of energy and…

10.22.26

Can the EPA’s New Title V Rule Finally Bring Certainty to Air Permitting?

For years, companies planning major facilities have faced a real risk: What if an air construction permit you fought for could be relitigated years later during a completely separate…

9.10.26

Are Your Corporate Board Minutes Ready for Litigation?

A proper record of your board meeting isn’t just good governance. In Delaware, it could be your best defense.

9.03.26

Is Texas Still Open for Data Center Business?

It was only a year ago that Governor Abbott declared Texas the epicenter of AI development and announced a $40 billion investment from Google. This August, he ordered a moratorium on new data center…

10.08.26

Why are Michigan’s cannabis testing labs closing?

Twelve of Michigan’s 33 licensed adult-use testing labs have voluntarily closed their doors, and two major players just announced they’re leaving the market.

8.27.26

How Policy Shapes Transportation Technology

The future of transportation is already here, but the real question is whether policy will keep up. Washington may move fast, but transportation tech moves even faster. In this episode of Dykema…

7.16.26

In the General Counsel’s Seat with Nicoletta Milanesio Berrino, MAHLE

In our first episode of Dykema Drives, host Laura Baucus welcomes Nicoletta Milanesio Berrino, General Counsel of MAHLE, for a wide-ranging conversation about Nicoletta’s career journey, the…

10.02.26

“P.S. — Law Firms, Corporate Counsel Link Arms to Help Families Plan Ahead, A&M Law Professor Wins Back-to-Back Honors”

Dykema pro bono event highlighted in The Texas Lawbook article “P.S. — Law Firms, Corporate Counsel Link Arms to Help Families Plan Ahead, A&M Law Professor Wins Back-to-Back Honors.”

10.02.26

"The 10th Annual 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry"

Brian Colao was recognized by Incisal Edge as one of its "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry."

9.28.26

“5th Circuit Judge Southwick to Take Senior Status, Opening a Bush-Era Seat”

Chris Kratovil was quoted in The Texas Lawbook article, “5th Circuit Judge Southwick to Take Senior Status, Opening a Bush-Era Seat.”

10.22.26

Andrew Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan Named 2026 “Top Lobbyists” by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Andrew “Andy” Buczek and Mary Beth McGowan were named 2026 “Top Lobbyists” by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). NILE’s…

10.22.26

Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmaker Confidence Slips, AI Moves from Tool to Target

Dykema’s 2026 M&A Outlook Survey, released today, depicts a dealmaking landscape marked by growing caution. Among the executives, bankers, private equity leaders, and advisors surveyed, just over half…

10.15.26

Danielle Rushing Behrends Named to American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 40 Under 40 List

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Danielle Rushing Behrends, a Member in the firm’s Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, has been named to the American Bankruptcy…

10.22.26

Industry Analysis: Automotive

Dealmaking among automotive companies seems less about volume and more about repositioning, as OEMs and suppliers continue to work through a period of structural overcapacity, particularly in areas…

10.22.26

Industry Analysis: Cannabis

This year’s survey data on cannabis dealmaking told a quiet story, but a pair of headline transactions elsewhere suggest these results undersell the momentum we’re actually seeing on the ground.

10.22.26

Industry Analysis: Dental Service Organizations

Dealmakers in the DSO space entered 2026 with real optimism, but market activity so far suggests something closer to a second straight year of “muted recovery.”

12.15.26

2026 Bankruptcy Developments: Statutory and Rules Changes, Emerging Strategies, Key Decisions

William Hotze will speak at the CLE webinar, “2026 Bankruptcy Developments: Statutory and Rules Changes, Emerging Strategies, Key Decisions,” on December 15, 2026.

12.04.26

14th AIPx Global Summit 2026

Tom Moga will speak at the 14th AIPx Global Summit 2026, taking place December 4–5, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.

11.05.26

A Creativity Playbook for Law firm Growth

Linda Moss will serve as a featured presenter at the 2026 AI x Midsize conference on November 5, 2026, in Chicago. Moss will present “A Creativity Playbook for Law firm Growth.”

10.27.26

Coffee & Conversation: A Discussion with Former Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee

Join us for a Special Edition of “Coffee & Conversation: A Discussion with Former Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee,” hosted by Dykema Government Policy Advisor Andy Buczek.

9.22.26

Coffee and Conversation: A Conversation with Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County

You are invited to join us for “Coffee and Conversation,” a dynamic webinar series hosted by the Dykema Government Solutions team. Each episode brings together influential leaders, policymakers, and…

8.25.26

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers—Session 3: Managing in the Moment

Employee issues rarely arrive on a convenient schedule. Whether addressing performance concerns, employee misconduct, or requests for workplace accommodations, managers must respond quickly,…