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8.25.20
USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America
Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…
Blog Posts 4 results
7.19.21
Insights & Updates — Minimum Wage and Overtime
In today’s Insights & Updates chat, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor from Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss what is on…
7.15.21
Insights & Updates – Independent Contractor Changes
In this episode of Insights & Updates, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss the evolving…
7.13.21
Insights & Updates—National Labor Relations Board & PRO Act Legislation
Today’s Insights & Updates chat highlights critical issues both unionized and non-unionized employers need to understand. In this episode, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment group, along…
Legal Alerts 12 results
10.26.23
New House Speaker Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2023
After 22 days and three others failed to garner the necessary votes, the House of Representatives elected relatively unknown Congressman Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson…
6.04.21
2021 US Treasury Green Book: How The Biden Administration Plans To Fund Its Aspirations
On Friday, May 30, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury released its “General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Proposals” (the “Green Book”). The Green Book, a copy of…
4.06.21
The American Jobs Plan Proposes Important Corporate Tax Changes
On March 31, 2021, the Biden Administration released a Fact Sheet for its proposed American Jobs Plan (the “AJP”). The full text of the AJP can be found here. Although the AJP is primarily a proposal…
Press Mentions 3 results
1.30.23
"What the Midterm Election Results Could Spell for M&A Dealmaking in 2023"
Jim Brandell authored the Mergers & Acquisitions article, "What the Midterm Election Results Could Spell for M&A Dealmaking in 2023."
2.15.19
Dykema’s Government Policy Podcast: Washington, D.C., Outlook — February 2019
In this month's podcast, Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office discuss Committee Investigations and Oversight with special guest Jonathan Feld,…
10.02.17
Jim Brandell Discusses Tax Cut Counterbalances with BNA Daily Tax Report
James Brandell, Washington, D.C.-based leader of Dykema's federal government relations team, and onetime chief of staff for former Congressman Dave Camp, was quoted extensively in the BNA Daily Tax…
Press Releases 2 results
12.06.23
Jim Brandell Named A 2023 Top Lobbyist by The Hill
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jim Brandell was named a 2023 "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill.
3.12.15
Jim Brandell, Chief of Staff for Former Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, Joins Dykema
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jim Brandell as a Government Policy Advisor and leader of the Government Relations group in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.…
Publications 5 results
2.14.24
Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…
5.31.23
What's in the Debt Ceiling Deal? Here Are 8 Key Takeaways
After weeks of deliberation, a deal has been reached to address the nation’s debt ceiling. So what exactly is in this new agreement? Andy Buczek, James Brandell, and Mary Beth McGowan of Dykema's…
10.17.22
Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook
Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
1.31.18
Jim Brandell to Moderate Panel with Texas Representative Lloyd Doggett
For 40 years, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has led local leaders to Washington, D.C., to advocate on federal issues that are pertinent to the community. On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Dykema…
Webinars 7 results
4.04.23
The Debt Ceiling – What You Need to Know Now
Please join Dykema’s Federal Government Policy Team as they review the history and possible outcomes in the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.
11.09.22
Post-Election Forecast: What Comes Next?
Join Dykema's Government Policy Advisors James Brandell, Mary Beth McGowan and Andrew Buczek as they review “What Comes Next?" after the election. Our team will review the opportunities and challenges…
6.02.21
James Brandell, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor and leader of Dykema’s federal government relations team, will serve as a guest speaker in the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC)…
