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4.03.26

“Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q1”

In this Law360 Expert Analysis article,Theodore Seitz, Joseph Hickey, and Amy Durant provide quarterly recaps discussing the biggest developments in Michigan banking regulation and policymaking.

2.23.26

“Navigating AI in Dentistry”

Jena Taft authored The Lead article “Navigating AI in Dentistry.” Taft provides a practical overview of how artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into dental practices, along with the…

2.02.26

“Industrial & Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Opportunity in a Complex Landscape”

Kari Lutringer and Michael Twomey authored the Greater Houston Manufacturers Association article, “Industrial & Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Opportunity in a Complex Landscape.” The article explains…

4.09.26

AI Code Leak Exposes the Fault Lines of Copyright

One of the most valuable AI companies in the world may have just accidentally given away one of its crown jewels and immediately turned to copyright law to limit the damage. On March 31, 2026,…

4.09.26

Driving Forward: How Dykema Grew With the Auto Industry Over 100 Years

Dykema’s automotive work began with repossessing cars. Today, we’re helping clients navigate the legal challenges of vehicles that can drive themselves. Over the past 100 years, our work has evolved…

4.08.26

New York Federal Court Holds Run-Off Policy’s Subsequent Acts Exclusion Inapplicable Because Conduct Alleged After Cut-Off Date Was Lawful and Not a “Wrongful Act”

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has denied an insurer’s motion to dismiss coverage litigation, holding under New York law that a run-off D&O policy’s subsequent…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

The third annual one-day summit convened in-house legal professionals and business leaders across automotive, manufacturing, and affiliated industries to explore supply chain and tariff issues, EV and…

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…

2.25.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | February 2026

Hello from Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Practice! The February Edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® examines several closely watched matters, highlighting disputes that implicate…

1.14.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | January 2026

Happy New Year from Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Practice team! Last Month at the Supreme Court®is kicking off the new year with a bang by diving into Trump v. Slaughter, the case examining…

3.03.26

Michigan Proposes Expanding Sales Tax to Services

Michigan lawmakers are discussing legislation that would extend the state’s 6% sales tax to certain services that are currently exempt. If enacted, the proposal could require many service…

2.26.26

Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Receivership Reform—Dykema Among First Appointed Under the New Act

Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois implemented an important reform to its receivership framework with the enactment of the Illinois Receivership Act. The legislation modernizes and consolidates prior…

2.16.26

New Part 2 Compliance Deadline for NPP Updates: Healthcare Organizations Must Revise Privacy Notices by February 16, 2026

Recent federal regulatory changes aligning the confidentiality requirements for substance use disorder (“SUD”) records under 42 C.F.R. Part 2 with the HIPAA Privacy Rule now require covered entities…

3.31.26

Can a DSO Transaction Create an Overlooked Filing Requirement (with Tyler Hubert)

Affiliated Service Groups (ASGs) are common in DSO structures, and depending on how employee benefits are arranged, they can unintentionally create a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA),…

3.24.26

Does Grand Jury Secrecy Apply to Witnesses Too? (with Tiffany Eggers)

How do the rules of secrecy for “Fight Club” differ from Federal Grand Jury secrecy? Answer: Federal Grand Jury secrecy does not apply to everyone. 

3.06.26

Can the Government Seize Your AI Prompts? (with Tiffany Eggers)

Can the government seize your AI prompts and potentially use them as evidence? Can opposing counsel force you to turn them over in discovery? Two federal courts answered these questions on the same…

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…

3.24.26

“Sins of the father: Dad found guilty and facing life in prison after gifting ‘school shooter son’ AR-15... the terrifying new warning to every gun-owning parent”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in Daily Mail article, "Sins of the father: Dad found guilty and facing life in prison after gifting  'school shooter son' AR-15... the terrifying new warning to every gun…

3.23.26

2026 Century Club: Dykema

Dykema was featured in DBusiness as part of its “Century Club” series, highlighting the firm’s 100-year history and continued evolution. The article highlights the firm's founding in Detroit and…

3.05.26

Media Outlets Cover Federal Judge’s Dismissal of Mackinac Island Antitrust Claims Against Ferry Operators

Mark Magyar was quoted in a few media outlets following Dykema’s representation of Hoffmann Family of Companies in federal litigation. Magyar was quoted in the MLive article, “Judge spikes antitrust…

4.03.26

Four Dykema Attorneys Selected for 2026 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

Four Dykema attorneys were selected to serve on various Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2026. According to Law360, the editorial advisory boards provide feedback on the outlet’s coverage and…

3.27.26

Deborah Williamson Receives 2026 Michelle Mendez Serviam Award from The Center for American and International Law

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Deborah D. Williamson has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Michelle Mendez Serviam Award from Texas, presented by The Center for…

3.23.26

Dykema Named Finalist for PR Daily’s 2026 Marketing Awards

Dykema is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the “Small Budget, Big Impact” category of the PR Daily 2026 Marketing Awards.

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…

6.26.26

Top Gun Trial Skills Academy

Tiffany Eggers will speak at the Dallas Bar Association “Top Gun Trial Skills Academy” at the George Allen Courthouse on Friday, June 26, 2026.

5.29.26

New Developments in Class Actions, the End of Administrative Deference, and Arbitration Assent in the Digital World

Joe Hickey to present “New Developments in Class Actions, the End of Administrative Deference, and Arbitration Assent in the Digital World at the Spring Conference Law Place on Consumer Finance,”…

5.15.26

Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy Court

Kim Lewinski to present “Adversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy Court,” at the Houston Paralegal Association’s 2026 CLE Conference in the Moody Gardens Convention Center on Friday, May 15, 2026.

2.24.26

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers—Session 1: 2026 California Law Updates

This series is designed to equip employers with practical insights to mitigate legal risk, promote compliance, and support effective workforce management.

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.