News and Insights

8.27.26

How Are Legal Practices Valued by MSOs?

Private equity’s interest in the legal industry is no longer theoretical. Over the past several years, investor interest in law firms has grown tremendously. While this is becoming common knowledge,…

7.15.26

“The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update”

Brian Colao authored The Lead Magazine article, “The Long Recovery: A 2026 Mid-Year Update.”

7.13.26

“Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2”

Ted Seitz, Carson Gatt, and Bel Martin authored the Law360 article “Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q2.”

9.04.26

Two Conversations. Two Different Views.

The Dykema Drives Podcast is underway, bringing together perspectives from across the industry on the issues and developments affecting automotive, mobility, and transportation today. Episode 1 | A…

9.02.26

What’s Ahead for M&A in 2027? We Want the Automotive Perspective

What will drive dealmaking in 2027, and what could stand in its way? Dykema is gathering input for its annual M&A Outlook, and early responses point to growing optimism, but some persistent…

8.21.26

California Federal Court Holds Insured v. Insured Exclusion Bars Coverage for Shareholder Derivative Action Brought by Former Director

A D&O policy’s insured v. insured exclusion applies to a derivative action where the shareholder plaintiff was briefly a director of the insured company, according to the United States District Court…

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…

11.06.25

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…

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…

3.26.26

2026 Tariff Turbulence: IEEPA Tariffs, Supreme Court Fallout & Refund Strategies

The U.S. tariff landscape has shifted dramatically and is evolving rapidly. The Supreme Court of the United States recently invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic…

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.

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…

7.10.26

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…

9.02.26

Illinois Expands Governmental Oversight on Private Equity Investments in Healthcare

On August 7, 2026, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 500, Public Act 104-0782 (“Act”) into law, effective January 1, 2027. The Act significantly broadens the scope of healthcare…

9.01.26

DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces Enforcement Priorities With Five Focus Areas

The U.S. Department of Justice is sharpening its focus on fraud enforcement with the establishment of its National Fraud Enforcement Division and the announcement of five priority areas spanning…

8.10.26

HRSA Revives 340B Rebate Model Pilot: What Covered Entities Need to Know for 2027

On July 31, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) made available for public inspection a notice reviving the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. After HRSA’s initial move to…

8.12.26

What Does the New Bankruptcy Bill Mean for Small Businesses

When the Subchapter V debt threshold dropped from $7.5 million to $3.4 million in June 2024, many small businesses didn’t migrate into traditional Chapter 11. They liquidated.

8.10.26

Who Does Texas’ New Foreign Property Restrictions Impact?

Texas has long been one of the most business-friendly states in the country, but new proposed rules are raising a question many businesses haven’t thought to ask: Does your deal have a foreign…

7.14.26

One Minute Matters: Legal Trends Today

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…

4.30.26

Medical marijuana just got moved to Schedule III. Now what?

In our latest episode of A Higher Law, Lance Boldrey and John Fraser dive into the historic rescheduling of medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III – arguably the most significant shift in…

8.30.26

“Ghislaine Maxwell has virtually run out of legal routes to overturn conviction, experts say”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in The Guardian article, “Ghislaine Maxwell has virtually run out of legal routes to overturn conviction, experts say.”

8.30.26

“The Top 5 Things to Know When Acquiring a U.S. Company”

Global Auto Industry interviewed Nick Monaghan for its story “The Top 5 Things to Know When Acquiring a U.S. Company.”

8.26.26

“Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say”

Mark Chutkow quoted in The Guardian and Yahoo! News article, “Double jeopardy? Luigi Mangione state case unlikely to proceed, experts say.”

8.27.26

Dykema Campaign Named Finalist for PR Daily’s 2026 Media Relations Awards

Dykema is proud to announce that it has been named, along with strategic communications partner Greentarget, as a finalist in the Newsjacking category of PR Daily's 2026 Media Relations Awards. The…

8.24.26

Cameron O'Connor Selected for LeadershipSBOT

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that Cameron F. O’Connor was selected by the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) as one of 20 attorneys to participate in the 2026-27 class of LeadershipSBOT.

8.20.26

214 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 214 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 guide and the Best…

7.14.26

100 Years, 100 Stories: Centennial Documentary Series

4.13.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Advanced Mobility

Advanced mobility legal risks beyond product liability have undergone notable shifts from last year’s survey. Concerns over connected vehicle data privacy (44%) declined 16 percentage points from 60%…

4.13.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Artificial Intelligence

AI concerns have evolved from abstract to operational. Our survey reveals a landscape in which companies are shifting from debating responsibility to negotiating frameworks that address responsibility…

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.”

9.30.26

Joe Hickey to Present at Mortgage Bankers Association Compliance and Risk Management Conference

Joe Hickey will serve as a presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association Compliance and Risk Management Conference, taking place September 27-29, 2026.

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,…

5.27.26

Year One Under Trump: Key Employment Lessons and What’s Coming Next

With the first year of the second Trump administration now complete, employers have already seen meaningful shifts in federal labor and employment policy—and more changes are on the horizon. Join us…