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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…

2.24.26

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.

2.20.26

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.

12.15.25

What Counts as Federally Protected Water Under EPA’s Latest Proposal (with Todd Schebor)

How much water does it take for a stream or wetland to fall under federal jurisdiction? The EPA’s new proposal aims to answer that by redefining key terms and narrowing the scope of federal oversight.

11.11.25

Shutdown Watch (with Andy Buczek) V

After 41 days, it appears the longest government shutdown in history is finally coming to an end.

11.04.25

New Changes to Michigan's MRT Act (with Rob Pollock)

Did you know Governor Whitmer just signed significant updates to Michigan’s Marketable Record Title Act?

11.04.25

Shutdown Watch (with Andy Buczek) IV

Day 34, and the shutdown’s ripple effects are now moving beyond federal employees.

10.23.25

Is Co-Location Energy Making Data Centers Harder to Build? (with Richard Darke)

The data center industry is racing to embrace renewable energy through co-location, but what looks like an engineering solution is actually a legal minefield of overlapping regulations. Going green…

10.20.25

Does Your AI Notetaker Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege? (with Jeff Gifford)

AI notetaking tools have become ubiquitous in business meetings, but they pose serious legal risks in the boardroom that most directors don't realize.