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3.25.26

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Vacates Stay on Injunction to Block California Transgender Nondisclosure Policy

On March 2, 2026, in Mirabelli v. Bonta (No. 25A810), the Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited public school officials from disclosing a student’s gender identity at school to their…

3.25.26

Enbridge Energy: Can Equitable Tolling Salvage a Defendant’s Untimely Removal to Federal Court?

The Supreme Court heard argument in Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel (No. 24-783), a case that presents a deceptively narrow procedural question with potentially significant consequences for federal…

3.25.26

Grant Alerts

Suncor Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder City The Supreme Court’s grant of certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County (No. 25-170) places squarely before…

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…

3.25.26

Supreme Court Weighs Whether Negligent Selection Claims Are Preempted By the FAAAA

On March 4, the Supreme Court heard argument in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, II, a case that presents an important question at the intersection of federal preemption and state tort law: whether…

3.19.26

The Curious Case of Executive Order 14365’s Impact on AI Regulation

A status check on the state of artificial intelligence regulation in the U.S. Takeaways OpenAI released GPT-4 in March 2023. By then, it was already the fastest-growing software application in the…

3.18.26

Michigan’s New Wholesale Cannabis Tax (Mis)Guidance

On March 17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!), Michigan’s Department of Treasury issued Revenue Advisory Bulletin 2026-3, a formal interpretation of Michigan’s new wholesale cannabis tax. RAB 2026-3 As we…

3.10.26

Understanding the Sixth Circuit’s Decision in Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP: A Landmark Interpretation of the EFAA

The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP (No. 25-5210) provides critical guidance on the application of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment…

2.27.26

Flip-Flop: Feds Announce a Final Rule on Joint Employer Status and a Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Status

Takeaways NLRB Returns to 2020 Joint Employer Status Test On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board announced a return to the joint employer status test in effect during President…

2.24.26

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Holds That There Is a “Reasonable Time” Limit To Challenge Void Judgments

On January 20, 2026, in Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton, the Supreme Court unanimously held that litigants do not have unlimited time to challenge judgments as void; instead, they…

2.24.26

Grant Alert

Salazar v. Paramount Global The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Salazar v. Paramount Global, a case that could significantly clarify the scope of the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) and its…

2.24.26

Supreme Court Considers the Limits of Presidential Removal Power Over the Federal Reserve

In Trump v. Cook, the Supreme Court is considering whether to stay a district court order that prevents the President from removing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook. Although the case reaches…

2.24.26

Supreme Court Considers Whether Idaho’s Ban on Transgender Participation in Women’s Sports Violates Equal Protection

In Little v. Hecox, the Supreme Court is considering whether Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act violates the Equal Protection Clause by barring transgender women and girls from participating on…

2.24.26

When Property Rules Shape Gun Rights: The Supreme Court Considers Wolford v. Lopez

In Wolford v. Lopez, the Supreme Court is examining how far states may go in regulating licensed concealed-carry firearms after New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022).…

2.20.26

DEI in the Crosshairs: EEOC Enforcement and Texas AG Scrutiny Signal Heightened Risk for Employers

On February 18, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., alleging sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil…

2.20.26

Michigan Court of Appeals Reminds Employers of the Importance of Carefully Drafting Employment Agreements and Onboarding Documents

Takeaways The Michigan Court of Appeals recently provided employers with an important reminder about the interplay between employment applications and employment agreements in Mayberry v. Acrisure…

2.05.26

At the Wheel: Winter Edition

A new year brings fresh questions and new considerations for the automotive industry. It also marks a milestone for Dykema, as we celebrate our centennial this year. As we look toward the future, this…

1.13.26

Grant Alerts

Trump v. Barbara / Trump v. Washington The Supreme Court granted review of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14160, addressing the application of birthright citizenship. The grant follows—and has…

1.13.26

Supreme Court To Determine Whether the President Can Remove Members of Multi-Member Federal Agencies

On December 8, 2025, the Justices heard oral argument in Trump v. Slaughter (No. 25-332). The Supreme Court plans to decide (1) whether the statutory removal protections for independent, multi-member…

1.09.26

2025-2026 Minnesota Labor and Employment Law Update: Key Wage, Leave, Pay Transparency, and Workplace Compliance Changes for Employers

Takeaways Minnesota saw several changes to labor and employment laws take effect in 2025, with additional changes anticipated for 2026. Minnesota Minimum Wage Changes: New State Minimum Wage – Minn.…