News and Insights

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…

5.27.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Cybersecurity and data privacy continue to rank among the most significant challenges facing the automotive industry in 2026 and will be among the topics explored at the Dykema Drives: Automotive…

5.20.26

AI in the Workplace: Legal Risks and Practical Realities

The Current Landscape Generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools are now widely used across the workforce, and the use is dual track, meaning employees are using AI to perform work, while…

5.15.26

Department of Labor Issues Technical Amendment Restoring Pre-2024 Part 541 Regulatory Overtime Exemption Framework

Takeaways On April 26, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a final rule raising the earnings thresholds for entitlement to overtime under the FLSA in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 C.F.R. Part…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

5.13.26

Aspen Dental Management, Inc. Settles California Corporate Practice of Dentistry Enforcement Action for $2 Million

The California Attorney General (“AG”) recently announced it reached a settlement with Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (“Aspen”) to resolve allegations that Aspen violated the state’s ban on the…

4.16.26

Insurance Bad Faith Report, April 2026

Dykema is pleased to present its April 2026 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of the year. Highlights from this Report include…

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…

4.28.26

Does the Fifth Amendment Protect You From Turning Over Documents (with Tiffany H. Eggers)

Most people know the Fifth Amendment gives you the right to remain silent. Fewer know it may also allow you to refuse to turn over documents to the federal government.

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),…

3.27.26

Does Your Corporate Structure Protect You from Environmental Liability? (with Grant Gilezan)

Can a parent company be held liable for its subsidiary’s Clean Air Act violations without piercing the corporate veil? A federal district court in Michigan just said yes. 

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…

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?

5.29.26

Seven Dykema Attorneys Listed as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2026

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that seven attorneys from the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising…

5.22.26

“Lawyer Loses Senate Role as ICE Protest Case Fallout Grows”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Lawyer Loses Senate Role as ICE Protest Case Fallout Grows.” 

5.20.26

“What rescheduling weed could mean for the workplace”

John Fraser was quoted in the HR Brew article, “What rescheduling weed could mean for the workplace.”

5.20.26

Dykema Chosen as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors StopLoss, LLC Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of StopLoss, LLC. The Debtor provides logistics, response, and support services…

4.28.26

Dykema Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Dykema one of the best law firms to work for in its 2026 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list.

4.24.26

D Magazine Lists Chris Kratovil and Leigha Simonton as 2026 “Best Lawyers in Dallas”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that Chris Kratovil and Leigha Simonton have both been named to D Magazine’s 2026 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas. This recognition marks the…

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…

4.13.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Recent sector data show that ransomware accounts for 40-45% of publicly reported automotive cyber incidents, more than double the share a year ago. Attacks have evolved beyond IT networks to target…

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.

6.03.26

Reining in the Diverse World of Evidence Submission for Patent Litigation

Thomas Moga to present “Reining in the Diverse World of Evidence Submission for Patent Litigation” at the Eighteenth Session of the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE), Wednesday, June 3, 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,”…

5.27.26

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…

5.05.26

Coffee and Conversation: A Conversation with Executive Director Wendy Venvertloh, National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies

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…

4.28.26

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers—Session 2: Getting Worker Classification Right

Misclassifying employees can lead to lawsuits, penalties, and major compliance headaches. This session breaks down the biggest risks and common mistakes organizations make when distinguishing…