News and Insights

4.03.26

“Mich. Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q1”

In this Law360 Expert Analysis article,Theodore Seitz, Joseph Hickey, and Amy Durant provide quarterly recaps discussing the biggest developments in Michigan banking regulation and policymaking.

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…

7.01.20

Having Your Arbitration Clause and Waiving it, Too

3.25.26

Supreme Court to Determine the Limits of State Powers in Tax Foreclosures

In Pung v. Isabella County (No. 25-95), the Supreme Court is considering whether the Takings Clause requires governments to compensate property owners based on the fair market value of their property…

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…

9.24.24

SCOTUS Review and Preview

Join Dykema for our annual Dykema Litigation Institute (DLI) United States Supreme Court Review and Preview webinar.

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…

12.15.23

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…

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…

9.19.24

Does the End of Chevron Demise Spell Volatility in Financial Litigation? (with Ted Seitz)

The Loper Bright decision could have major consequences for the regulations that guide our financial services industry, resulting in a massive surge in litigation. Ted Seitz breaks down what you need…

2.27.26

“3 Takeaways From The Supreme Court’s Mich. Tax Sale Case”

Ted Seitz was quoted in the Law360 article, “3 Takeaways From The Supreme Court’s Mich. Tax Sale Case,” which covers a SCOTUS case in which Seitz helped author an amicus brief. Seitz notes that…

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.

2.26.26

Dykema Appellate Group in Motion at the Supreme Court

Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Group is actively engaged in multiple matters before the Supreme Court of the United States, with significant involvement spanning merits-stage amicus briefing,…

2.02.26

Dykema Files Amicus Brief in Crucial Michigan Property Tax Case Before U.S. Supreme Court

Dykema, a leading national law firm, submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of Respondent Isabella County, Michigan, in the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Pung v. Isabella County. The case asks…

10.01.25

Ted Seitz Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Dykema is proud to announce that Partner Theodore (Ted) Seitz has been selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a “Leader in the Law.” Seitz will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Friday, November…

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.

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.

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…