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Articles 5 results

11.04.22

M&A Industry Spotlight: Energy

If you’ve been to the gas pump this year, you probably don’t need us to tell you that the energy sector has seen one of the most volatile periods of any industry in recent memory. Between sky high gas…

10.01.18

Representations & Warranties Insurance: The New Frontier in Private Deal Making

San Antonio-based members of Dykema’s Business Services Group, Jeffrey C. Gifford, who leads the firm’s Corporate Finance Practice, and Nicholas J. Monaghan co-authored the article “Representations &…

Blog Posts 1 result

7.27.23

SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step in bolstering cybersecurity disclosures for public companies by adopting new rules that aim to provide investors with…

Events 1 result

5.18.16

The Eagle Ford Impact: Regional Economic Conditions Affecting Texas Banks, San Antonio, Texas

Matured oil wells and depressed oil prices have impacted not just drillers and landmen in the Eagle Ford Shale region of Texas, but regional and community banks as well. Banks are also dealing with a…

Legal Alerts 35 results

5.16.25

Corporate Law Overhaul: Texas Makes Significant Moves to Become Even More Business-Friendly

Texas has enacted sweeping legislation that significantly strengthens legal protections for public companies and business leaders. Senate Bill 29 limits certain shareholder lawsuits, codifies the…

3.13.25

U.S. Government Increases Scrutiny on Mexico-Related Payments Following Terrorism Designations

In response to escalating concerns surrounding cartel-related activities, the U.S. government has intensified its scrutiny of financial transactions connected to Mexico. Recent designations of several…

3.03.25

U.S. Companies No Longer Subject to CTA Enforcement, Treasury Confirms

On March 2, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that it would suspend enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This means that no…

One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results

5.21.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Texas Making It Harder to Sue Corporate Boards? (with Jeff Gifford)

Did Texas just make it harder to sue corporate boards? Senate Bill 29 gives Texas-based entities powerful new tools: stricter thresholds for shareholder lawsuits, codified protections for board…

10.24.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: 3 Key Trends Driving M&A Activity in the Financial Services Industry (with Jeff Gifford)

From adapting to the rise of Fintechs to navigating a minefield of complex regulations, dealmaking in the financial services sector is evolving in real time. Want to know how institutions are…

7.22.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Dissolving Your Business? Here’s What You Need To Know about the CTA’s Latest Reporting Requirements (with Jeff Gifford)

Dissolving your business before January 1, 2025? According to some recent guidance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, you might still have outstanding paperwork to file with FinCEN. Jeff…

Press Mentions 17 results

11.15.24

Dykema’s 2024 M&A Outlook Survey and Contributors Receive National Media Coverage

Several regional and national media outlets referenced Dykema’s 2024 M&A Outlook Survey. Additionally, myriad of the firm's attorneys who contributed to the report were also quoted by publications. 

1.24.24

"Corporate M&A Stirs up Momentum for 2024"

Jeff Gifford was quoted in the Middle Market Growth article, "Corporate M&A Stirs up Momentum for 2024."

3.04.22

San Antonio Business Journal Taps Jeff Gifford and Dykema's M&A Survey to Discuss How Deals Are Driving the Local Economy

Jeff Gifford was quoted in the San Antonio Business Journal article, “Big Deals: San Antonio’s booming mergers and acquisitions market is helping shape the local economy.” In the article, Gifford…

Press Releases 28 results

6.05.25

Dykema Earns 18 Practice Area Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 35 individual attorney rankings and 18 practice area rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

10.15.24

Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmakers Anticipate a Resurgent U.S. M&A Market in 2025

Twenty years of historical survey data reveal a clear trend: the U.S. M&A market is only as strong as the underlying economic conditions. This axiom is once again evident in Dykema's 20th Annual M&A…

9.17.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 12 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine. 

Publications 7 results

11.09.23

2023 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This annual survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

11.09.23

Temperature Check: Financial Services M&A

Activity level: Full steam ahead

11.03.22

2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

Speaking Engagements 4 results

10.25.23

Ethics Follies: The Best of the Princess BriBe – An Inconceivable Musical Parody

Jeffrey Gifford will serve as a featured speaker at the 2023 ACC Annual Meeting in the session, “Ethics Follies: The Best of the Princess BriBe – An Inconceivable Musical Parody,” on October 25, 2023.…

9.14.23

Corporate Transparency Act Overview and Issues

Jeff Gifford will present to a local San Antonio Real Estate Discussion Group about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on September 14, 2023. Gifford will break down the CTA and discuss the rules…

11.03.22

Jeffrey Gifford Serves as Featured Speaker at ACG Private Equity Conference

Jeffrey Gifford served as a featured speaker at ACG’s Austin/San Antonio 10thAnnual Private Equity Two-Step Conference on November 3, 2022. During his presentation, Gifford provided an overview of…

Webinars 1 result

10.07.20

2020 M&A Hot Topics, Association of Corporate Counsel Monthly CLE

Jeff Gifford, San Antonio-based member and co-leader of Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, will serve as a guest speaker for the Association of Corporate Counsel South/Central Texas Chapter's…