News and Insights

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.”

6.14.24

“Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”

John Fraser, Matthew Hays, and Gerald Aben co-authored the MJBizDaily article, “Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?”.

9.25.23

"New SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules: What you need to know to stay in compliance"

Cinthia Motley and Matt Hays co-authored the article, "New SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules: What you need to know to stay in compliance," which was published by TechCrunch.

7.17.26

Seventh Circuit Narrows TCPA Liability for Marketing Texts, but Other Claims and a Circuit Split Remain

On July 14, 2026, the Seventh Circuit became the first federal appellate court to hold that text messages are not “telephone calls” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”) private right…

4.23.26

Activity in Oklahoma, Alabama, and Maine Signals a Privacy Deregulatory Trend

Takeaways Discussion Discussions comparing U.S. state-by-state comprehensive privacy regulations typically categorize the now twenty-one laws into two piles: those aligning with the more aggressive…

4.20.26

The White House AI Framework for Fair Use and Why the Courts May Get There First

On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released its National AI Legislative Framework, a seven-section policy document covering children’s safety, energy infrastructure, intellectual property,…

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…

10.23.24

Privacy Evolution for 2025: Preparing for the Next Generation of Privacy Regulation and Risk

This presentation will explore emerging trends in privacy legislation and litigation and their implications for businesses. Attendees will gain insights into proactive strategies for compliance, risk…

1.29.26

Surge in Website Wiretapping Lawsuits: New Litigation Risk for Online Tracking Technologies

We are writing to alert you to a critical and rapidly escalating litigation trend targeting website operators across the United States. In recent months, there has been a significant surge in class…

6.25.25

Take Five: Five Privacy Tasks for the Second Half of 2025

We’ve outlined five critical privacy tasks that every business should tackle before the end of the year. Whether it's updating your website tech, reviewing cyber insurance, or getting serious about AI…

8.28.26

Did Anthropic Just Make It Easier To Detect AI-Generated Content?

What if someone could prove that you used AI to create your content? As generative AI proliferation continues to accelerate, content providence is an important concept with…

2.11.26

Are Tracking Pixels Considered Illegal Wiretapping? (with Matt Hays)

Website operators are being sued over Google Analytics. And chatbots. And tracking pixels. But not for normal privacy violations – for wiretapping.

12.12.24

Will Your Cybersecurity Strategy Meet 2025’s Compliance Standards? (with Matt Hays)

Is your cybersecurity strategy ready for 2025? As regulations evolve and compliance requirements tighten, staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. Matt Hays explains what you need to…

7.06.26

“AI-Powered Inferred Data Poses New Threats for Consumer Privacy”

Matthew Hays quoted in Bloomberg Law AI article "AI-Powered Inferred Data Poses New Threats for Consumer Privacy."

9.15.23

"How to avoid violating CCPA when sharing employee data"

Matt Hays was quoted in the Legal Dive article, "How to avoid violating CCPA when sharing employee data."

8.13.26

Dykema Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings Across Three Markets

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the latest Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings across Chicago, Minneapolis, and Wisconsin.

1.26.26

Dykema Congratulates Alamo Group on Completion of Its Acquisition of Petersen Industries

Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, Alamo Group Inc., on the successful completion of its acquisition of Petersen Industries, a leading manufacturer of truck-mounted grapple loader equipment…

1.21.26

Nine Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that nine attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office and from multiple practice areas were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

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…

12.20.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | December 2024

In this newsletter, we offer insights into key developments from the past year and explore factors that may influence 2025.

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

9.25.26

Operationalizing CCPA Compliance: Privacy Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits

Matthew Hays and Jennifer Dickey will speak at IAPP’s Joint KnowledgeNet virtual presentation, “Operationalizing CCPA Compliance: Privacy Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Audits,” on Friday,…

5.15.26

Navigating the Global Cyber Regulatory Maze

Dykema attorney Matthew Hays will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – Wisconsin’s Annual Chapter Conference and Meeting of Members on May 15. Matt will moderate and participate in…

2.20.26

Contractual Protections and Negotiations

Matt Hays and Alida Babcock will serve as featured presenters during the National Business Institute (NBI) CLE event, “Data Security: A Business Attorney’s Guide.” Hays and Babcock will present the…

8.31.23

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers (Session 3)

This program will provide an overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CRPA), including employees’ rights under the CRPA, employers’ duty to provide…