News and Insights

2.13.24

Azadian, Febus, and Magyar Each Author Articles for 2024 Winter Edition of American Bar Association's Appellate Issues Publication

Jimmy Azadian, Chantel Febus, and Mark Magyar each authored their own respective articles for the 2024 Winter Edition of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Appellate Issues publication. The 2024…

Summer 2023

Motion Practice in the Michigan Appellate Courts

Mark Magyar authored the article, "Motion Practice in the Michigan Appellate Courts: Valuable Insights from the Insiders at the APS & YLS Webinar," which appeared in the Michigan Appellate Practice…

June 2023

Proof of Non-Economic Damages – or Not?

David Schenck authored the article, "Proof of Non-Economic Damages – or Not?" published in the Tarrant County Bar Association Bar Bulletin's May/June 2023 Issue.

2.23.21

Is Wi-Fi Sickness a Disability? California Appellate Court Holds That It Is Under FEHA

Is Wi-Fi sickness a disability? The California Court of Appeal just said it is in Brown v. Los Angeles Unified School District (2d Dist., Div. Eight), Case No. B294240. In a case that tests the limits…

2.29.24

States Up Their Game in Consumer Financial Protection: Standing Doctrines, AGs Filling the Void, CFPB Challenges, and More

Join Dykema for an update on what’s been happening in the states, and how state regulators are reacting as the headlines about big federal cases fade away.

9.19.23

Dykema's Annual Supreme Court Review and Preview

Join members of Dykema’s national appellate and critical motions practice for a discussion of the key cases the Supreme Court decided in this past term, and what to expect in its upcoming term.

3.30.23

The Trial Lawyer's Secret Weapon: The Embedded Appellate Lawyer

Join our distinguished panel of Dykema's Trial Lawyers and Appellate Lawyers as they reveal how to stack the deck by effectively embedding appellate counsel in pre-trial and trial teams in this…

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.

4.18.24

Supreme Court Issues Decisions on Forfeiture Orders and Title VII Claims

The Supreme Court continues to vote unanimously on decisions affecting a range of legal areas.

4.17.24

Supreme Court Decisions Provide New Guidance on Securities, Arbitration, and Land-Use Law

The Supreme Court recently issued several unanimous decisions affecting a range of legal areas.

4.25.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision Establishing New Test to Determine State Action Liability in Lindke and O’Connor-Ratcliff

On March 15, 2024, the Court in Lindke v. Freed unanimously held that a government official may block members of the public from the official’s social media page because social media is not “public…

4.25.24

Supreme Court Focuses on Standing Issue in Abortion Medication Case

In the consolidated cases U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine and Danco Laboratories v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the Supreme Court wrestles with an Article…

4.25.24

Supreme Court Takes on Armed Criminal Career Act and the Sixth Amendment

In Erlinger v. United States, the Supreme Court addresses whether the Constitution requires a jury trial and proof beyond a reasonable doubt to find that a defendant’s prior convictions were committed…

8.15.23

A tax breakthrough for growers? Cannabis industry scores big win in new Michigan ruling

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a Michigan-based cannabis business was recognized as an agricultural operation. A potential milestone for the industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal…

3.31.21

State vs. Federal Appeals with Appellate Attorney Cory Webster, Podcast, The California Appellate Law Podcast

1.11.24

Chris Kratovil's Representation of the City of Denton Covered in KERA News

Chris Kratovil was quoted in the KERA News report and article, "Did the city of Denton illegally fire 2 whistleblowers? Texas Supreme Court will decide."

7.04.23

Cory Webster Provides 9th Circuit Updates on The California Appellate Law Podcast

Cory Webster was a featured guest on The California Appellate Law Podcast episode, "Cory Webster on 9th Cir updates."

6.13.23

Law360 Interviews Chantel Febus About Her Move to Dykema

Chantel Febus was the focus of the Law360 story, "Dykema Adds Proskauer Partner As East Coast Appeals Head." 

5.03.24

Dykema Successfully Represents City of Denton, Texas, in Landmark Whistleblower Case Decided by Supreme Court of Texas

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce its successful representation of the City of Denton, Texas, in a significant whistleblower case before the Supreme Court of Texas. In a…

4.18.24

Los Angeles Business Journal Names James Azadian a “Top 100 Lawyer”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that James Azadian was selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers” list for 2024.

3.21.24

13 Dykema Attorneys Named 2024 Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 13 of its Texas-based attorneys have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

9.28.23

Developments and Trends in Texas Rules of Judicial Disclosure, Recusal, and Disqualification

Chris Kratovil and David Schenck each served as featured presenters for the State Bar of Texas' webcast "Developments and Trends in Texas Rules of Judicial Disclosure, Recusal, and Disqualification,"…

9.27.23

The "Third" Chair: Using Appellate Counsel to Win at Trial

Corey Webster served as a featured presenter at the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Business Litigation and Appellate Law Joint Section Meeting on September 27, 2023, in New Port Beach,…

8.07.23

The Not So Distant Past? Tyler v. Hennepin County: What Does it Mean to Michigan (and beyond)?

Ted Seitz presented at the Michigan Association of County Treasurers Summer Conference on August 6-9, 2023. His session, “The Not So Distant Past? Tyler v. Hennepin County: What Does it Mean to…

10.26.21

Mastering the Art of Persuasive Appellate Briefs, Strafford Webinars

Jill Wheaton will serve as a featured speaker in Strafford’s webinar, “Mastering the Art of Persuasive Appellate Briefs: Practical Tips From Former Appellate Law Clerks.” The event date is TBD.

6.03.21

The “Third Chair” at Trial: The Value of Embedded Appellate Counsel and The Top 5 Appellate Hacks for Trial Attorneys

Join us for this educational webinar as members of our Appellate and Complex Motions Team share the recipe for Dykema’s “secret weapon” at trial, and learn ways appellate counsel help facilitate a win…

9.01.20

A Review of This Past Term at the Supreme Court, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

Jimmy Azadian, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and the firm’s nationwide appellate practice, will present, “A Review of This Past Term at the Supreme Court,”…