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Articles 27 results

10.12.23

"Leveraging Municipal Bonds For Green Energy Finance"

Ann Fillingham authored the Law360 Expert Analysis article, "Leveraging Municipal Bonds For Green Energy Finance."

3.01.23

Distressed Business' Alternatives To Bankruptcy

Gary Segal, Deborah Williamson, and Paulina Garga-Chmiel authored the article, "Distressed Business' Alternatives To Bankruptcy," which was published in The Review of Banking & Financial Services. In…

2.06.23

Ed Weil Authors Crain's Chicago Business Op-Ed on How Chicago's Growing Tech Sector May be the Answer to Loop Office Glut

Ed Weil authored the Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, "Opinion: Chicago's growing tech sector may be the answer to Loop office glut."

Blog Posts 145 results

10.04.23

A Lively Supreme Court Argument on the Constitutionality of CFPB Funding: Ruling Not Expected for Several Months

On October 3, the second morning of its new term, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments in the case of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial…

6.21.23

Supreme Court Ruling on Bankruptcy Code May Have Far-Reaching Implications for Tribal Business Arrangements

On June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code unambiguously abrogates the sovereign immunity of federally recognized Indian tribes. Therefore, tribes may not raise sovereign…

6.13.23

What Do the Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Mean for the Future of Crypto?

With two of crypto’s largest trading platforms coming under fire last week, what’s next for the digital currency industry? Ashley Fickel and Brian Newman of Dykema’s Financial Services Industry Group…

Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 1 result

3.14.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Supply Chain (Part I) and Financial Distress (Part II)

During this webinar, we will provide insights on legal and tactical considerations as companies think about supply chain disruption and solutions and financial distress in the automotive industry.

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 11 results

10.27.22

Litigating Through the Cryptowinter—Hot Topics in Digital Asset Litigation

This webinar will examine the latest trends and theories emerging in crypto litigation, including the recent uptick in litigation following a slide in the value of the digital asset market along with…

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…

10.22.20

Preparing for the Surge: A Primer on Understanding and Handling Bankruptcy Claims and Potential Preference Liability

This program will provide an overview for filing and defending proofs of claim and analyzing and defending against preference demands and filed actions in Bankruptcy Court

Events 1 result

11.11.21

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Event at the DAC

Join Dykema on Thursday, November 11, 2021, when we’ll provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall…

Legal Alerts 80 results

10.24.22

Fifth Circuit Holds CFPB Funding Structure is Unconstitutional, Invalidates Payday Lending Rule

A three-judge panel of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the CFPB’s funding structure is unconstitutional. The CFPB must now consider whether to appeal to the Supreme Court,…

8.10.21

PPP Loan Insights: Forgiveness Does Not Mean Forgotten – Part III

Shortly after the passage of the CARES Act, the SBA announced that it would be auditing every borrower with a PPP loan in excess of $2 million. What is meant by “audit’ remains to be seen. But to…

8.05.21

[Video] PPP Loan Insights: Forgiveness Does Not Mean Forgotten – Part II

This is the second in a series of videos from Dykema and Stout addressing PPP-related issues.

Podcasts 2 results

3.07.24

When will interest rates finally cool off? Here’s what one commercial lender predicts for 2024.

The historically low interest rates of the early pandemic years are firmly in the rearview mirror. The Fed’s decision to raise rates a whopping 11 times between 2022 and 2023 has created a lending…

11.29.23

Tax Increment Financing: the funding tool spurring economic growth across the country

When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax…

Press Mentions 93 results

4.01.24

"Alternative lenders look to the future"

Ed Weil was quoted in the Real Estate Capital USA article, "Alternative lenders look to the future." 

10.23.23

"What Are the Odds Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies in His Trial?"

Brian Newman was quoted in Decrypt.

10.04.23

"Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial begins with jury selection"

Brian Newman was quoted in Cryptopolitan.

Press Releases 105 results

1.31.24

Dykema Announces New Management Appointments

Dykema is pleased to announce eight new management appointments, each of which commenced on January 1, 2024. 

1.25.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 10 attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

1.24.24

Dykema Announces Executive Board Appointments

Dykema announced that the firm has selected six members to serve on its Executive Board for a three-year term commencing on January 1, 2024. As distinguished lawyers and experienced leaders, these…

Publications 4 results

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.

11.09.23

Temperature Check: Financial Services M&A

Activity level: Full steam ahead

2022

Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2022 ed.

Gary Segal and Mark Silverman each contributed to the Thomson Reuters treatise, "Strategic Alternatives For And Against Distressed Businesses, 2022 ed."

Speaking Engagements 18 results

5.09.24

Voice Recognition for Payments: Obligations and Rights of Customers and Financial Institutions

Scott Fryzel will serve as a featured presenter for Smarter Faster Payments 2024, which takes place May 6-9 in Miami. Fryzel's session is entitled, "Voice Recognition for Payments: Obligations and…

5.08.24

Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference: Closing Super Session

Joe Hickey will serve as a featured presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference taking place May 5-8 in San Diego.

3.14.24

What’s Happening on the Regulatory Front?

Brett Natarelli will serve as a featured presenter at the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) 2024 Mortgage Lending Conference, which takes place on March 14, 2024, at the Doubletree Hilton…

Webinars 19 results

3.08.23

Bankruptcy 201: a Practical Guide for Non-bankruptcy Practitioners

Paulina Garga-Chmiel and Joshua Fishman both served as feature presenters for Chicago Bar Association Financial Institutions Committee webinar, "Bankruptcy 201: a Practical Guide for Non-bankruptcy…

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…

11.16.21

A Virtual Preview of Dykema's Annual "State of the M&A Market" Analysis

Please join Dykema on Tuesday, November 16th for a virtual preview of the results of our annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street…