News and Insights

9.08.26

“The Pitfalls of Not Having an LLC Operating Agreement”

An operating agreement is a foundational document that establishes the rights of the owners (“Members”) of limited liability companies (“LLC(s)”), as well as detailing the general financial and…

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.”

9.24.26

Rising Bankruptcies Put Automotive Supply Chains Under Pressure

Earlier this summer, Dykema’s Danielle Behrends shared her perspective with Law360 on elevated financial distress across several industries and the importance of addressing liquidity, restructuring…

9.10.26

China Auto: Beyond the Headlines

There’s no shortage of news coming out of China’s automotive market. Here, we highlight two articles worth a read and offer our take on why the developments matter for the industry, beginning with…

9.09.26

Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban Changes Pushed Back Until December 11, 2026

Takeaways Congress has delayed many of the new federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026, following enactment of H.R. 6500. The delay does not appear to…

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…

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…

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…

9.28.26

Certain Rights Survive the Bankruptcy Bar Date: Second Circuit Says Proof of Claim Is Not Necessary To Preserve Defensive Setoff Rights

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has delivered an important ruling for certain creditors seeking to preserve their setoff rights in bankruptcy without filing a proof of claim. In In re…

9.21.26

Bill Introduced To Establish New Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions

On September 16, 2026, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Largely modeled after Oregon’s Senate Bill 951, this bill…

9.18.26

The New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: What Prospective Scholarship Granting Organizations Should Do Before January 1, 2027

Beginning in 2027, eligible individuals can receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs)—but organizations hoping to…

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…

8.28.26

Did Anthropic Just Make It Easier To Detect AI-Generated Content?

What if someone could prove that you used AI to create your content? As generative AI proliferation continues to accelerate, content providence is an important concept with…

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…

9.22.26

“Structure, Regulation, and the Second Bite (ft. Craig Woods and Dean Gould, Dykema)”

What can healthcare organizations do today to better position themselves for a future transaction? Dykema’s Craig Woods and Dean Gould joined Cayse Llorens on The Cordea Operator’s Edge Podcast for a…

9.14.26

“LIV Golf Reorg Hinges On Pro Golfers, Deal For $3B Tax Loss”

William Hotze was quoted in the Law360 article, “LIV Golf Reorg Hinges On Pro Golfers, Deal For $3B Tax Loss.”

9.06.26

“Tupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the case”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in The Guardian article, “Tupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the case.” 

9.23.26

Dykema Launches Centennial Campaign to Support Legal Aid Organizations

Dykema, a leading national law firm celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, is proud to announce that its Pro Bono Practice has launched a Centennial Campaign for Legal Aid, a firmwide initiative…

9.22.26

Laura Baucus Elected to World Services Group 2026–2027 Board of Directors

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that Laura Baucus, Director of the firm’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation Industry Group, has been elected to the World Services…

9.21.26

Dykema Represents Volato Group in Merger with Alignment Engine Inc.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, represented Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) in its recently completed merger with Alignment Engine Inc., a transaction that expands Volato’s business into…

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.”

9.29.26

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…