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10.12.26

Before You Sign the LOI: What Law Firm Owners Need To Know About Selling To Private Equity

Private equity’s growing interest in the legal industry has created opportunities for law firm owners to realize value from businesses they have spent years, or even decades, building. Through…

9.08.26

“The Pitfalls of Not Having an LLC Operating Agreement”

An operating agreement is a foundational document that establishes the rights of the owners (“Members”) of limited liability companies (“LLC(s)”), as well as detailing the general financial and…

8.27.26

How Are Legal Practices Valued by MSOs?

Private equity’s interest in the legal industry is no longer theoretical. Over the past several years, investor interest in law firms has grown tremendously. While this is becoming common knowledge,…

7.16.26

Dykema Advises Specialty Vehicle Equipment Manufacturer on Strategic Acquisition

Sustained growth often comes from making the right acquisition at the right time. Our latest Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey found that 62% of respondents expect M&A activity across the…

6.26.26

Dykema Advises Automotive Manufacturer on Sale of Specialty Vehicle Business

Strategic deals are shaping the future of the automotive industry. Dykema’s Automotive M&A team is helping clients execute them. Dykema advises automakers, suppliers, and mobility companies on…

10.09.25

Trending Up/Trending Down: Mergers and Acquisitions

Trending Up: Lean and Mean Portfolios The first half of 2025 saw many automotive companies narrowing their scope to adopt a more efficient approach to dealmaking. Instead of chasing every growth…

8.06.24

Employment Law Tightrope: Balancing Litigation and Other Employment Law Risks in Corporate Transactions

Join us for an insightful webinar where you will discover practical strategies for effectively managing labor and employment law challenges and mitigating litigation risks in transactions.

5.21.19

Common Mistakes in the Design and Operation of Compliance Programs—and the Legal Consequences They Create

It is no secret that having a compliance program is a must, particularly for companies in heavily regulated industries. The existence of an “effective” compliance program is a material credit in the…

3.27.24

Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses

Sean Buckley and Joe Rubio will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW Lunch and Learn event, "Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses," taking place Wednesday, March…

11.11.21

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Event at the DAC

Join Dykema on Thursday, November 11, 2021, when we’ll provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall…

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Events

Join us in Chicago or Detroit as we provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street Journal, The…

10.15.26

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Aimed at Accelerating Energy Infrastructure Development

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a sweeping permitting reform package intended to accelerate the development of energy and…

9.29.26

Certain Rights Survive the Bankruptcy Bar Date: Second Circuit Says Proof of Claim Is Not Necessary To Preserve Defensive Setoff Rights

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has delivered an important ruling for certain creditors seeking to preserve their setoff rights in bankruptcy. In In re SVB Financial Group, the Court…

9.21.26

Bill Introduced To Establish New Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions

On September 16, 2026, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Largely modeled after Oregon’s Senate Bill 951, this bill…

9.10.26

Are Your Corporate Board Minutes Ready for Litigation?

A proper record of your board meeting isn’t just good governance. In Delaware, it could be your best defense.

8.28.26

Did Anthropic Just Make It Easier To Detect AI-Generated Content?

What if someone could prove that you used AI to create your content? As generative AI proliferation continues to accelerate, content providence is an important concept with…

8.10.26

Who Does Texas’ New Foreign Property Restrictions Impact?

Texas has long been one of the most business-friendly states in the country, but new proposed rules are raising a question many businesses haven’t thought to ask: Does your deal have a foreign…

8.19.25

What happens when a cannabis business can’t pay its debts?

How do you measure success in an industry where operators need to evaluate their business plans based on regulatory trends, tax limitations, and (sometimes illegal) competition?

8.01.24

What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?

In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential…

3.12.24

How are M&A deals structured in the cannabis industry?

Like most other practices in the cannabis industry, conducting M&A activity within this space presents its own unique challenges. Federal prohibition restricts traditional financing methods and…

9.22.26

“Structure, Regulation, and the Second Bite (ft. Craig Woods and Dean Gould, Dykema)”

What can healthcare organizations do today to better position themselves for a future transaction? Dykema’s Craig Woods and Dean Gould joined Cayse Llorens on The Cordea Operator’s Edge Podcast for a…

8.30.26

“The Top 5 Things to Know When Acquiring a U.S. Company”

Global Auto Industry interviewed Nick Monaghan for its story “The Top 5 Things to Know When Acquiring a U.S. Company.”

5.09.26

“All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.”

Jeff Gifford was quoted in The New York Times article, “All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.”

10.15.26

Dykema Grows Houston Office With Addition of Oil & Gas Transactional Attorney Jasper Mason and Litigator Warren B. Wise

Dykema is pleased to announce the addition of Jasper Mason and Warren B. Wise, each as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Houston office. Mason joins Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group and will also…

9.21.26

Dykema Represents Volato Group in Merger with Alignment Engine Inc.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, represented Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) in its recently completed merger with Alignment Engine Inc., a transaction that expands Volato’s business into…

9.18.26

30 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 17 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

4.13.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Mergers and Acquisitions

Respondents to our survey identified the need to increase supply chain resilience (55%) and tariff-driven supply chain restructuring (53%) as the two biggest expected drivers of automotive M&A…

4.13.26

2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Supply Chain

Concern over geopolitical tensions (52%) has surged 23 percentage points from 29% last year, becoming the second most pressing issue among respondents. When combined with semiconductor and critical…

10.30.25

2025 Trends Report: Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey

For 21 years, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of dealmaking in the U.S., consistently affirming a central truth: the M&A market reflects the health of the broader economy.…

9.23.26

From Term Sheet to Exit

Join Alamo Angels for From Term Sheet to Exit, a practical masterclass with Asel Lindsey, JD, LLM in Taxation. 

7.27.26

Navigating Compliance: KYC, OFAC, CDD/EDD, Data Privacy, TPRM, and Regulatory Risk

Jake Vollebregt to present “Navigating Compliance: KYC, OFAC, CDD/EDD, Data Privacy, TPRM, and Regulatory Risk,” hosted by Texas Bankers Association, Agriculture Finance, Monday, July 27, 2026.

3.18.26

Guiding the Chinese Company​ in Acquiring U.S. Businesses​

Stephen Sayre and Lu Harmening will present “Guiding the Chinese Company​ in Acquiring U.S. Businesses​” for the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago’s U.S. Tariff & Trade Compliance Update on…

7.29.25

Entering the U.S. Market – Opportunities, Insights & Practical Guidance

Steve Sayre will serve as a featured presenter for the China General Chamber of Commerce - USA Chicago webinar, “Entering the U.S. Market – Opportunities, Insights & Practical Guidance.” Sayre’s…

5.10.23

Private Equity Deal Considerations: Business and Legal Considerations in a Private Equity Transaction

Dean Gould will serve as a featured presenter for the MedAxiom webinar, "Private Equity Deal Considerations: Business and Legal Considerations in a Private Equity Transaction." Gould and co-presenters…

11.16.21

A Virtual Preview of Dykema's Annual "State of the M&A Market" Analysis

Please join Dykema on Tuesday, November 16th for a virtual preview of the results of our annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street…