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2.10.22

DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries Hit $5.6 Billion for Fiscal Year 2021; Healthcare Industry Remains Biggest Target

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recoveries of more than $5.6 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments in fiscal year 2021. This amount is a staggering increase from the…

Last Month at the Supreme Court Publications 18 results

7.16.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part II

As the October 2024 Term drew to a close, the Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that reshaped core doctrines in administrative law, standing, remedies, and constitutional structure. This…

7.03.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part I

Decisions, decisions! Part I of the final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2024 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases. The Term, which has been described as one of the…

5.29.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | May 2025

As Washington continues to buzz with activity, we are keen to report the latest developments in the May 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court. Learn about the Court’s evaluation of…

4.30.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | April 2025

The March 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court spotlights a pivotal Supreme Court decision expanding the reach of the False Claims Act to E-Rate reimbursement requests—an outcome that…

3.24.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2025

The March 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court spotlights a pivotal Supreme Court decision expanding the reach of the False Claims Act to E-Rate reimbursement requests—an outcome that…

2.20.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | February 2025

The February 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court delves into critical legal developments shaping civil procedural, employment rights, and regulatory authority. 

1.16.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | January 2025

The January 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court ushers in the new year with an exploration of pivotal legal issues spanning constitutional boundaries, regulatory frameworks, and white…

12.11.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | December 2024

The December 2024 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court offers a compelling year-end review of recent business cases shaping the legal landscape.

11.12.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | November 2024

Welcome back to Season 2 of Last Month at the Supreme Court! Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions team has curated several cases to kick off the 2024 Term.

7.29.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | 2023 Term Conclusion

Our final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2023 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases in which the Justices tackle modern issues like the constitutionality of social…

7.18.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | July 2024

The Supreme Court recently concluded a busy and historic term with a number of groundbreaking and important decisions.

5.28.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | May 2024

This May 2024 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court examines the Court’s recent unanimous decision allowing Texas property owners to pursue just compensation claims through a state law cause of…

4.25.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | April 2024

The April 2024 edition examines the Court’s decisions on First Amendment speech, administrative appeal deadlines, abortion medicine restrictions, and the Armed Career Criminal Act.

3.21.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2024

The March 2024 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court covers the Court’s recent unanimous decisions involving the Trump Colorado Ballot dispute, Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower protections, choice-of…

2.12.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | February 2024

Dykema’s appellate group is delighted to present the February 2024 edition of “Last Month at the Supreme Court.” Each publication will feature synopses of the Court’s high-profile and client-oriented…

1.16.24

Last Month at the Supreme Court | January 2024

Dykema’s appellate group is delighted to present the January 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

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…

11.13.23

Last Month at the Supreme Court | November 2023

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

Legal Alerts 1145 results

7.28.25

Changes to H-1B Lottery Selection Process Proposed

In a move that could significantly affect H-1B employers and those foreign nationals seeking these visas, the Trump Administration has reportedly proposed altering the way in which H-1B lottery…

7.18.25

Insurance Bad Faith Report, July 2025

Dykema is pleased to present its Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the second quarter of 2025.

7.11.25

One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: Key Changes to Employee Benefit Plans

The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 introduces a wide range of changes impacting employee benefit plans—some immediate and others phased in over time. This alert provides a…

7.08.25

Oregon SB 951 Targets MSO Control in Medical Practices, Complicates PE Strategies

Oregon has enacted Senate Bill 951, a new law that imposes significant restrictions on management service organizations (MSOs) contracting with medical practices—particularly those backed by private…

7.08.25

Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Ownership of Produced Water in Oil and Gas Operations

In a first-of-its-kind ruling with major implications for both the energy and environmental sectors. In Cactus Water Services v. COG Operating, LLC, the Texas Supreme Court definitively held that…

7.07.25

Landmark Tax Legislation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, delivering the most significant overhaul to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new law makes…

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…

6.17.25

FCPA Enforcement Not Forgotten: DOJ Issues New Guidelines

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued new guidelines reshaping how it will enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following an Executive Order from President Trump. While the guidelines…

5.30.25

DOJ Ramps Up False Claims Act Enforcement Against DEI Programs Under Trump-Era Policies

As we have previously examined, one of the earliest actions of the Trump Administration was the issuance of an Executive Order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”)…

5.30.25

Tariff Update: Federal Court Blocks Sweeping “Liberation Day” Tariffs, but Appellate Court Issues Stay

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) struck down the administration’s globally sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court held that the worldwide tariffs exceeded the…

5.19.25

Avoiding Prosecution: New DOJ Policies and the Benefits of Self-Disclosure

On May 12, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, who was recently named head of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), spoke at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, a…

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…

5.16.25

One, Big, Beautiful Bill: A Deep Dive into the GOP’s Budget Reconciliation Proposal

This week, the final Congressional committees completed their work on the budget reconciliation instructions, addressing key issues related to taxes, healthcare, and safety-net programs. The various…

5.08.25

Importers Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under FCA

The Department of Justice is ramping up its use of the False Claims Act to target importers accused of customs fraud, resulting in multimillion-dollar settlements across industries. From undervalued…

4.23.25

AI and Patent Eligibility: Strategies in the Wake of Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp.

The rapid growth of AI and Machine Learning (ML) models across industries has raised important questions about the scope of patent eligibility. The Federal Circuit addressed this issue recently,…

4.23.25

Insurance Bad Faith Report, April 2025

Dykema is pleased to present its Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of 2025.

4.11.25

Mandatory DHS Registration Now in Effect for Many Foreign Nationals

Effective today, as a result of an Executive Order, the Department of Homeland Security has implemented a broad registration requirement for many foreign nationals currently in the U.S. Effective…

4.08.25

Important Updates on Annual Funding Notice Requirements: Insights from EBSA's Recent Guidance

On April 3, 2025, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor released Field Assistance Bulleting No. 2025-02 regarding recent changes to the Annual Funding…

4.07.25

A Strong Start to 2025

Amid shifting market conditions, Dykema's M&A team hit the ground running in Q1.

3.26.25

Are You Ready for HB 3749? Texas Medical Spa Owners, Here's What You Need to Know

The Texas Legislature is taking a closer look at the growing medical spa industry with the introduction of House Bill 3749 (HB 3749), proposed by Rep. Angelia Orr on March 4, 2025. This bill could…