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10.15.25

“My Five Favorite Books: Leigha Simonton (Member at Dykema and Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas)”

Leigha Simonton authored The Texas Lawbook article, “My Five Favorite Books: Leigha Simonton (Member at Dykema and Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas).”

7.14.25

“Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case”

Jennifer Fraser and Diego Freire authored the Law360 Expert Analysis column, “Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case.”

7.10.25

“Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations”

Brett Gelbord authored the Cannabis Business Times article, “Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations.”

10.31.25

Trending Up/Trending Down: Data Privacy and Security

Trending Up: Smart Cars, Smarter Lawsuits  The connected car has hit some speed bumps. In the wake of FTC enforcement actions that began in late 2024, the agency has continued targeting automakers for…

10.15.25

Eleventh Circuit: Misappropriation Exclusion Doesn’t Bar Duty to Defend Under Georgia Law

The Eleventh Circuit has held under Georgia law that a misappropriation exclusion in a lawyer’s professional liability insurance policy did not eliminate the insurer’s duty to defend an underlying…

10.09.25

Trending Up/Trending Down: Mergers and Acquisitions

Trending Up: Lean and Mean Portfolios The first half of 2025 saw many automotive companies narrowing their scope to adopt a more efficient approach to dealmaking. Instead of chasing every growth…

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…

6.26.25

If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia's Alternatives

As companies reevaluate their global strategies, many are looking beyond China for R&D, manufacturing, and market expansion. While China has long offered low costs and a skilled workforce, rising…

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.

5.21.25

AI + Pricing = Antitrust Risk?

Providers and users of certain algorithmic pricing tools are facing government challenges and treble damages class actions. Dykema attorneys Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey will explore these cases and…

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

Join Dykema for an exclusive one-day summit for in-house legal professionals and business leaders, featuring legal insights, dynamic panels with OEM and supplier voices, and networking with peers…

7.16.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part II

As the October 2024 Term drew to a close, the Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that reshaped core doctrines in administrative law, standing, remedies, and constitutional structure. This…

7.03.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part I

Decisions, decisions! Part I of the final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2024 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases. The Term, which has been described as one of the…

5.29.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | May 2025

As Washington continues to buzz with activity, we are keen to report the latest developments in the May 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court. Learn about the Court’s evaluation of…

10.27.25

New York Moves to Clarify LLC Transparency Act Ahead of 2026 Implementation

New York has taken steps to clarify its Limited Liability Company Transparency Act before it takes effect on January 1, 2026—but not all questions are settled. Recent amendments aim to align the…

10.16.25

California Expands Oversight of Private Equity in Healthcare with AB 1415 and SB 351

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two significant pieces of legislation into law: Assembly Bill 1415 (AB 1415) and Senate Bill 351 (SB 351). Both bills target private equity and hedge…

10.14.25

Don’t Tax My Tips! How It Works.

New IRS guidance sheds light on who can benefit from the new federal tip deduction created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed regulations identify 68 occupations eligible to deduct…

10.23.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Co-Location Energy Making Data Centers Harder to Build? (with Richard Darke)

🏗️⚡ The data center industry is racing to embrace renewable energy through co-location, but what looks like an engineering solution is actually a legal minefield of overlapping regulations. Going…

9.08.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Your Balance Sheet Hold Crypto Next to Cash? (with Pete Waltz)

💵📈 What happens when companies treat crypto like cash on the balance sheet? Holding Bitcoin or other digital assets alongside traditional reserves can open new opportunities—but also new legal,…

8.14.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can the White House Really Override the EPA’s Hazardous Air Standards? (with Claire Glenn)

Can the President really give companies a two-year pass on hazardous air standards?A rarely-used Clean Air Act provision just allowed the White House to delay compliance deadlines—bypassing the EPA’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…

1.30.25

How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?

How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective…

10.06.25

National Media Turn to Chutkow and Beidel for Legal Insight Into High-Profile Federal Litigation

As the Federal trial involving Sean Combs has unfolded, national media from across the nation have reached out to Mark Chutkow and Jen Beidel for commentary on the legal strategy and actions taken.…

10.02.25

“Diddy Sentencing: How Much Time Could Rapper Get?”

Mark Chutkow and Jen Beidel were quoted in the Newsweek story, “Diddy Sentencing: How Much Time Could Rapper Get?,” stating that they expect Combs to be sentenced to four to seven years, which aligns…

10.01.25

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sentencing Is Friday: Here’s How Much Prison Time Legal Experts Think He May Get”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the Forbes article, “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sentencing Is Friday: Here’s How Much Prison Time Legal Experts Think He May Get.” In the article, Chutkow weighed in on various…

10.30.25

Dykema’s 2025 M&A Outlook Survey Report: Dealmakers Anticipate a Strengthening U.S. M&A Market

For more than two decades, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of U.S. dealmaking. The firm’s 2025 survey, with responses from 216 executives, bankers, private equity leaders, and…

10.29.25

Dykema’s National White Collar and Government Investigations Group Secures Complete Dismissal of Federal Indictments in Texas and Maryland in 48-Hour Period

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that, on October 21, 2025, and October 23, 2025, the firm’s national White Collar and Government Investigations Group secured complete…

10.27.25

Andrew Buczek Named 2025 “Top Lobbyist” by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Andrew “Andy” Buczek was named a 2025 “Top Lobbyist” by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). According to NILE, this annual…

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…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Cannabis

M&A activity in the cannabis sector continues to lag behind the exuberant dealmaking of the early 2020s, but selective opportunities still exist. Instead of broad-based expansion or aggressive capital…

11.24.25

Asset Purchase Agreements: A Deeper Dive With Sample Documents and Checklists

Arthur Nathan will serve as a featured presenter for the National Business Institute (NBI) seminar, “Asset Purchase Agreements: A Deeper Dive With Sample Documents and Checklists,” taking place…

11.19.25

Hail to the Chiefs!

Deborah Williamson will serve as a featured presenter at the University of Texas Law’s 44th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference, which will take place November 19-21 in Austin.

11.03.25

SAE Automated Transportation Symposium | November 3–6, 2025 | Tempe, AZ

Jay Logel, Senior Counsel at Dykema, will join a panel of industry experts for “Communicating Safety to Key Stakeholders” on November 5 at SAE’s upcoming Automated Transportation Symposium. The…

10.14.25

Midwest Update: A Look at Pressing Labor and Employment Issues

Join Sean Darke and Jack Mahon for an update on key developments in labor and employment law, with a focus on recent changes at the federal level as well as in Illinois and Michigan.

9.30.25

Char's Corner: Wage and Hour Class Action Updates

California’s wage and hour rules create real risks for employers, especially under the state’s “rebuttable presumption” standard for meal and rest breaks. In this session, Char will discuss the…

9.16.25

Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness

Dykema attorney Dante Stella joins Group Dentistry Now's webinar, "Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness," designed to prepare DSO leaders for…