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Articles 4 results

July 2023

Jury Service Update: Background, Frequently Asked Questions, And A Timely Reminder As To Why It Is Essential To Us All

Ted Seitz authored the article, "Jury Service Update: Background, Frequently Asked Questions, And A Timely Reminder As To Why It Is Essential To Us All," which appeared in the July 2023 issue of the…

6.05.20

Continuing Jurisdiction: A Federal Court’s Power to Enforce a Nationwide Class Action Settlement

Lansing-based attorneys Theodore W. Seitz and Kyle M. Asher co-authored an article for the American Bar Association’s Class Action & Derivative Suits Newsletter titled, “Continuing Jurisdiction: A…

Blog Posts 7 results

2.10.22

Convenience Fees Face Increased Scrutiny After Fourth Circuit Holds That Online Payments May Violate Consumer Protection Statutes

The Fourth Circuit recently found that the imposition of convenience fees can run afoul of consumer protection statutes—including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Convenience fees are commonly…

11.03.21

No Time to Waste: New Federal Rules Regulating Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F) Take Effect November 30, 2021

In May 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed new rules to amend and expand Regulation F, to further regulate the debt collection industry and those connected to it. It was…

4.02.21

Phonelines Are Buzzing: The Supreme Court Has Finally Provided Clarity Regarding the TCPA’s Definition of Automatic Telephone Dialing Systems

In a much anticipated decision, the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday provided clarity on the definition of an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act…

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 3 results

3.15.22

Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Class Action Litigators

Defending class action litigation requires a strategy that encompasses all seven major phases of the litigation: responsive pleadings, investigation and discovery, summary judgment, class…

9.21.21

Dykema’s Annual SCOTUS Review and Preview

Join Dykema’s all-star panel of Supreme Court practitioners for an entertaining and interactive discussion of the key cases decided by the Supreme Court in the most recent term, including James…

12.15.20

Looking Forward at Consumer Finance Litigation in 2021: The Implementation of Federal Statutes, Regulations, and the Impact of Cases Brought Within the COVID Pandemic

This program will outline and analyze the likely impact of new consumer finance regulations, statutes, and cases brought during, or in direct response to the COVID Pandemic and the resulting economic…

Last Month at the Supreme Court Publications 1 result

12.15.23

Last Month at the Supreme Court | December 2023

Dykema’s appellate group is delighted to present the December edition of its monthly publication, “Last Month at the Supreme Court.” Each publication will feature synopses of the Court’s high-profile…

Legal Alerts 59 results

12.15.23

Supreme Court Considers Whether Due Process Clause Requires Post-Seizure Probable Cause Hearings for Innocent Vehicle Owners

In Culley v. Marshall, the Supreme Court is asked to determine whether the Due Process Clause requires a state or local government to provide a post-seizure probable cause hearing before a statutorily…

12.15.23

Supreme Court Contemplates Whether Sovereign Immunity Is Waived Under The Fair Credit Reporting Act

In Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz, the Court is considering whether civil liability provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) unequivocally and…

12.15.23

Supreme Court Examines Whether Public Officials’ Social Media Activity Constitutes State Action in O’Connor-Ratcliff and Lindke

In O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed, the Court is considering whether a public official engages in state action subject to the First Amendment by blocking an individual or deleting…

Press Mentions 8 results

12.13.23

Three Dykema Cases Recognized in Law360 Article on Michigan's Biggest Decisions of 2023

Law360 published the article, "Michigan's Biggest Decisions Of 2023," which highlights some of the state's biggest rulings of 2023. Of the five decisions featured in the article, Dykema was involved…

6.09.23

Ted Seitz Quoted in Law360 Coverage of Michigan Tax Case

Ted Seitz was quoted in the Law360 article, "'Robotic' Mich. Tax Court Draws Judge's Ire." Seitz was mentioned and quoted in regard to his pro bono representation of a client.

5.31.23

Ted Seitz's Representation of Michigan Counties Highlighted in MLive

Ted Seitz was mentioned and quoted in the MLive article, "43 Michigan counties agree to pay millions to former owners of foreclosed properties."

Press Releases 9 results

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

4.24.23

Dykema Files Amicus Brief in State Property Tax Case to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court

Dykema, a leading national law firm, submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), representing the interests of Michigan’s 83 member counties, and the…

1.04.23

Ted Seitz Earns Dykema’s Margaret A Costello Pro Bono Award

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm’s Pro Bono Committee voted to bestow the firm’s 2022 Margaret A Costello Pro Bono award to Member Ted Seitz.

Publications 1 result

3.21.24

Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2024 Edition)

Dykema is proud to announce that nine attorneys from its Financial Industry Group contributed to the 2024 Edition of the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) Consumer Financial Services Answer Book.

Speaking Engagements 3 results

8.07.23

The Not So Distant Past? Tyler v. Hennepin County: What Does it Mean to Michigan (and beyond)?

Ted Seitz presented at the Michigan Association of County Treasurers Summer Conference on August 6-9, 2023. His session, “The Not So Distant Past? Tyler v. Hennepin County: What Does it Mean to…

7.24.23

A Case Study in Back to the Future? Michigan’s Property Tax System: Where We Have Been, Where We Are, Where We May Be Going, and Why It Matters Beyond Michigan

Ted Seitz was a co-presenter at the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers, and Finance Officer’s Annual Conference on July 23- 26, 2023. His session, “A Case Study in Back to the…

4.25.23

Ted Seitz Gives Property Tax Lawsuits Presentation at Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference

Ted Seitz served as a featured speaker at the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) 2023 Legislative Conference which took place April 24-26 in Lansing, Michigan.

Webinars 1 result

1.19.22

2022 Consumer Financial Services Answer Book: Dykema’s Insights on Automotive Finance, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Regulation F

Join Ashley Fickel and Ted Seitz as they discuss their featured chapters from the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) – Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2022 Edition). They will highlight key…