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12.02.25

“Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries”

Matthew Hays, Nick Ustaski, and Jennifer Dickey authored the HR.com article, “Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries.”

12.02.25

“Two Paths, One Destination: Does the Small Business Case Still Matter in a Subchapter V World?”

Dominique Douglas authored the article, “Two Paths, One Destination: Does the Small Business Case Still Matter in a Subchapter V World?”, which was published in the American Bankruptcy Institute…

11.18.25

“Leading Boldly: Unlocking Growth Through Guard, Grow & Get”

Linda Moss, Dykema's Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer, authored the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Midwest Region blog post, “Leading Boldly: Unlocking Growth Through Guard, Grow &…

1.13.26

Grant Alerts

Trump v. Barbara / Trump v. Washington The Supreme Court granted review of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14160, addressing the application of birthright citizenship. The grant follows—and has…

1.13.26

Supreme Court To Determine Whether the President Can Remove Members of Multi-Member Federal Agencies

On December 8, 2025, the Justices heard oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter (No. 25-332). The Supreme Court plans to decide (1) whether the statutory removal protections for independent, multi-member…

1.09.26

2025-2026 Minnesota Labor and Employment Law Update: Key Wage, Leave, Pay Transparency, and Workplace Compliance Changes for Employers

Takeaways Minnesota saw several changes to labor and employment laws take effect in 2025, with additional changes anticipated for 2026. Minnesota Minimum Wage Changes: New State Minimum Wage – Minn.…

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

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…

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…

11.19.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | November 2025

Last Month at the Supreme Court®returns for its third season to bring you the Dykema Appellate & Critical Motion Practice’s coverage of the 2025 Term! The publication delivers in-depth analysis of…

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…

1.20.26

IRS Issues Initial Guidance on New Trump Accounts: What Employers Need to Know

The IRS recently issued Notice 2025-68 (the “Notice”) providing initial guidance on “Trump accounts,” which were created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

1.16.26

FTC Raises HSR Act Filing Thresholds and Fees for 2026: What Dealmakers Need to Know

The thresholds that determine whether pre-closing notice of a transaction is required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“HSR Act”) will increase by approximately 6% for transactions closing on or after…

1.02.26

AI and Software Patents in 2025: New Leadership and § 101 Eligibility Guidance

Top Takeaways from 2025 Limit “mental processes” to what humans can actually perform. Only treat a step as a mental process if it can practically be performed in the human mind. Separate “recites”…

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…

10.20.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Does Your AI Notetaker Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege? (with Jeff Gifford)

AI notetaking tools have become ubiquitous in business meetings, but they pose serious legal risks in the boardroom that most directors don't realize.

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,…

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…

1.12.26

“Texas Talent War Forces Law Firms Into ‘Hand-to-Hand Combat’”

Isaac Villarreal was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “Texas Talent War Forces Law Firms Into ‘Hand-to-Hand Combat’.” Villarreal's quotes and the article highlight Dykema’s ability to attract…

12.18.25

“Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks”

Dykema's Leigha Simonton, a former Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney, offered insight for the NBC-5 Dallas-Fort Worth story, “Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks.” In the story,…

12.08.25

“Michigan Law Clinics: Impacting communities, improving lives through student service”

Andrew VanEgmond was quoted in The University of Michigan Record article, “Michigan Law Clinics: Impacting communities, improving lives through student service.” In the article, VanEgmond was…

1.15.26

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney/Chief of Post Conviction and Special Litigation Section Erik M. Silber Joins Dykema in Los Angeles

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Erik M. Silber has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group, the firm’s White Collar…

1.09.26

Charlotte Garry Carne Named Among "Michigan’s Go To Lawyers" for Employment Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that Member Charlotte Garry Carne has been selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers for Employment Law” for…

1.07.26

Dykema Chosen as Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Buddy Mac Holdings, LLC’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the jointly administered Chapter 11 bankruptcies of Buddy Mac Holdings, LLC, and 48 of its affiliates.

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…

2.20.26

From Lime Street to Main Street: The London Market’s Influence on American Coverage Disputes

Matt Pepping will serve as a panelist at the American Bar Association (ABA) 34th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference, taking place February 19-21, 2026, in Iowa City.  

1.28.26

Claiming Financial Confidence: Estate Planning and Trust Formation​

Asel Lindsey will present the Women in DSO Wellness Workshop, “Claiming Financial Confidence: Estate Planning and Trust Formation​.” This practical and empowering workshop is designed to help leaders…

12.04.25

Voluntary Cleanup Programs in EPA Region V

Grant Gilezan served as a panelist for Voluntary Cleanup Programs in EPA Region V. A recording of the panel discussion is available here.

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.

11.20.25

“New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes”

Leigha Simonton, Tiffany Eggers, and Sarah Douglas will all serve as featured presenters for the Ethicsverse Live Masterclass, “New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes.”