News and Insights

10.03.23

"Viewpoint: Cook County Class Action Litigation Under the Genetic Information Privacy Act"

Melanie Chico and Jennifer Warner Torrez authored an article for Claims Journal.

March 2023

Talk Data to Me: Why Michigan Should Adopt a Comprehensive Data Protection Statute

Michelle Mayfield authored the Wayne State University Law School Journal of Business Law article, "Talk Data to Me: Why Michigan Should Adopt a Comprehensive Data Protection Statute."

2.06.23

Ed Weil Authors Crain's Chicago Business Op-Ed on How Chicago's Growing Tech Sector May be the Answer to Loop Office Glut

Ed Weil authored the Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, "Opinion: Chicago's growing tech sector may be the answer to Loop office glut."

9.26.23

Employers Beware – New Life for an Old Statute: Cook County Class Action Litigation Under the Genetic Information Privacy Act

This year, the Cook County docket has seen an influx of class action claims seeking redress under an older Illinois privacy statute, the Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), no doubt due to the…

5.14.24

Navigating Dispute Resolution in Federal Contracting: Strategies for Success

Join Joanne Zimolzak and Bonnie Kirkland from Dykema for a webinar discussing key information you should know about navigating the complexities of dispute resolution in federal contracting.

3.23.21

Litigation Two-Part Program: 1) Jury Selection and Juror Attitudes in the Post-COVID World, and 2) How Going All Electric May Impact the Future of Fire Litigation

Join Dykema attorneys Jeffrey Cox, Rebekah Hudgins and Deron Wade, and jury consultant, Jill M. Leibold, Ph.D., for a two-part presentation, first discussing jury selection as the pandemic recedes and…

6.05.23

Texas Bills May Reshape the State’s High-Stakes Business Litigation Landscape

As two bills make their way over to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, Texas lawyers are bracing for impact. The bills would create a new set of business trial courts with jurisdiction over high-stakes…

9.15.21

U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds AB 51 Barring Arbitration Provisions in Employment Contracts

Today, the Ninth Circuit upheld California’s new law (AB 51) barring arbitration provisions in employment contracts. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations challenged the law in federal…

9.01.21

PPP Loan Insights: Forgiveness Does Not Mean Forgotten – Part IV

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued an interim final rule governing the appeals process for decisions regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The rule, which took effect…

4.12.24

"Justices Could Limit Bribery Law Used In Ill. Corruption Cases"

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the Law360 article, "Justices Could Limit Bribery Law Used In Ill. Corruption Cases."

12.13.23

Three Dykema Cases Recognized in Law360 Article on Michigan's Biggest Decisions of 2023

Law360 published the article, "Michigan's Biggest Decisions Of 2023," which highlights some of the state's biggest rulings of 2023. Of the five decisions featured in the article, Dykema was involved…

10.27.23

"'Dirt Is Turning to Quicksand': Following a Wave of Privacy Class Actions, Defense Bar Warns Compliance Is Key"

Sean Buckley was quoted in The American Lawyer.

4.19.24

Dykema Secures $1.3 Million Jury Verdict for American Patriot Ranch in Mining Rights Litigation in Texas

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that it has secured a $1.3 million jury verdict to reimburse its client, American Patriot Ranch, for attorneys’ fees and costs following…

3.29.24

Holley Ordered to Disgorge $2 Million in Ill-Gotten Profits

On March 27, 2024, the United States District Court in the Western District of Kentucky (Bowling Green) issued a judgment stating that Holley Performance Products, Inc. SHALL DISGORGE to Specialty…

3.25.24

Real Estate Attorney Benjamin E. Bayram Joins Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills Office

Dykema announced the addition of Benjamin Bayram as a Senior Counsel in its Real Estate Practice Group resident in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office. 

10.26.23

10 Bankruptcy Litigation Tips For In-House Counsel

The past year has witnessed an intriguing development in the field of bankruptcy, marked by a rise in filings across various chapters. Alison Ashmore, Jeffrey Fine, and Deborah Williamson break down…

2.12.24

Regional Regulatory & Litigation Landscape

Cinthia Granados Motley will serve as a featured presenter and also as Co-Chair of the Latin American track at the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit Miami Beach on Feb. 12. Motley's presentation is…

11.09.23

Legal Risks and Litigation

Cinthia Motley served as a featured presenter at the CCPA XII Cyber Forum: From Clicks to Cybersecurity Risks, which took place Nov. 9 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Motley's presentation was entitled,…

6.01.23

Data Privacy Litigation Update

Cinthia Motley will serve as a featured panelist at the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit taking place in Philadelphia from May 31-June 2, 2023. Motley's presentation is entitled, "Data Privacy…

9.19.23

How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain Contracts?

Laura Baucus, Lisa Brown, and Sheryl Toby will serve as featured presenters for the Michigan Manufacturers Association webinar, "How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain…

4.11.23

Sources of D&O Liability

Tom Judge served as a featured presenter for PLUS D&O University Spring Session. Judge's presentation, "Sources of D&O Liability," reviewed statutes and common law governing directors and officers…

6.23.22

Managing Risk on Construction Projects in Today’s Environment – Surety Bonds, Insurance, and Indemnity

Please join us for a complimentary webinar discussing and exploring means and methods to managing legal and other risk on construction projects by way of surety bonds, insurance policies and programs,…