News and Insights

4.28.26

Does the Fifth Amendment Protect You From Turning Over Documents (with Tiffany H. Eggers)

Most people know the Fifth Amendment gives you the right to remain silent. Fewer know it may also allow you to refuse to turn over documents to the federal government.

3.31.26

Can a DSO Transaction Create an Overlooked Filing Requirement (with Tyler Hubert)

Affiliated Service Groups (ASGs) are common in DSO structures, and depending on how employee benefits are arranged, they can unintentionally create a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA),…

3.27.26

Does Your Corporate Structure Protect You from Environmental Liability? (with Grant Gilezan)

Can a parent company be held liable for its subsidiary’s Clean Air Act violations without piercing the corporate veil? A federal district court in Michigan just said yes. 

3.26.26

How Many Parcels Can You Create from a Piece of Michigan Land? (with Bel Martin and Sam Kilberg)

This week, Michigan landowners gained a lot more options. Public Act 58 of 2025 is now in effect, increasing the number of parcels a landowner can create from the first 10 acres of a parent parcel…

3.24.26

Does Grand Jury Secrecy Apply to Witnesses Too? (with Tiffany Eggers)

How do the rules of secrecy for “Fight Club” differ from Federal Grand Jury secrecy? Answer: Federal Grand Jury secrecy does not apply to everyone. 

3.06.26

Can the Government Seize Your AI Prompts? (with Tiffany Eggers)

Can the government seize your AI prompts and potentially use them as evidence? Can opposing counsel force you to turn them over in discovery? Two federal courts answered these questions on the same…

2.26.26

Can Voluntary Benefits Trigger ERISA Fiduciary Duties (with Tyler Hubert)

If your voluntary benefits are employee-funded, they're exempt from ERISA… right? Not necessarily. In late December, Schlichter Bogard filed a series of class actions alleging that voluntary benefits…

2.24.26

Are Your DEI Programs Creating Legal Exposure? (with Michael Twomey)

Two recent developments are raising the stakes for employer DEI programs, and both deserve attention from HR and legal teams.

2.24.26

Will Congress Step In After the Tariff Ruling? (with Kirby Howard)

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling did more than create legal questions around tariffs—it created a political dilemma for Congress.

2.20.26

What’s Next After the Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision? (with Laura Baucus)

Since filming this video, the Trump administration has issued new tariffs under an alternative authority.

2.11.26

Are Tracking Pixels Considered Illegal Wiretapping? (with Matt Hays)

Website operators are being sued over Google Analytics. And chatbots. And tracking pixels. But not for normal privacy violations – for wiretapping.

2.02.26

Do Providers Need to Update Their HIPAA Privacy Notice? (with Jillie Foerster)

Healthcare providers and self-insured plan sponsors: You have until February 16, 2026 to update your HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

2.02.26

What Are the Biggest Legal Challenges for the Automotive Industry in 2026? (with Laura Baucus)

The Automotive industry is navigating complexities with tariffs, connected vehicle data privacy, AI liability, and more. But which issues matter most to you?

1.29.26

Could Your Website’s Privacy Tools Trigger a Class Action? (with Jennifer Dickey)

Tracking pixels, chat functions, and session replay tools are driving a surge in demand letters and class action litigation under state wiretapping and privacy laws. Companies are being accused of…

1.26.26

Can You Wait Until Appeal to Raise a Legal Challenge? (with Erik Silber)

The Ninth Circuit just changed the game for criminal appeals, and it could impact how defense lawyers handle trials and sentencings going forward.

1.26.26

What Are the Major Employment Law Updates for 2026? (with Abad Lopez)

What’s the latest in employment law? From shifting NLRB standards and the fallout from the FTC’s stalled noncompete rule to a growing patchwork of state pay transparency laws, the compliance landscape…

1.19.26

Can Employers Contribute to Trump Accounts? (with Tyler Hubert)

New IRS guidance is putting “Trump Accounts” on the radar for employers and families alike.

1.06.26

What Does Congress Need to Resolve First in 2026? (with Andy Buczek)

We’re less than a week into the new year and Washington is already feeling the pressure.

12.17.25

Can the White House Override State AI Regulations (with Mike Word)

Did the White House just reset the conversation around artificial intelligence regulation? Mike Word explains what last week’s Executive Order could mean for companies navigating a fast-growing…

12.16.25

What Did Dykema’s Automotive Group Accomplish in 2025 (with Laura Baucus)

Before turning the page to 2026, here’s a quick look back at the thought leadership our Automotive Industry Group shared in 2025.