News and Insights

8.25.20

USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America

Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…

4.27.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: ESG, Labor and Employment, Antitrust

This webinar will address survey findings in the ESG, labor and employment and antitrust sectors.

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…

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…

4.22.24

2024 M&A Volume Off to a Tepid Start

We had hoped to see deal volume accelerate this year, but it seems the market is still challenged by higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

3.06.24

Corporate Transparency Act Held Unconstitutional in Alabama Federal District Court

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which came into effect this year, suffered its first blow in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On March 1, 2024, the court held that…

1.19.24

Dykema M&A Volume Remains Strong During a Turbulent Year

We are happy to report that Dykema had a very positive year from an M&A perspective. All told we closed 117 transactions in 2023, only a slight dip from 2022’s record deal volume of 134.

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…

2.08.24

To drill or not to drill? What landowners in Texas need to know about mineral and surface rights

In the Lone Star State, owning the surface doesn't mean owning everything underground. Mineral and surface rights can belong to someone else, granting them access and potentially disrupting your…

1.09.24

"Why Carta’s public battle might be a private markets nightmare"

Frank Ballantine was quoted in the Fortune article, "Why Carta’s public battle might be a private markets nightmare."

7.05.23

Dean Gould Provides Insight on DSO Deal Structures on The Dental Practice Sale Podcast

Dean Gould joined The Dental Practice Sale podcast for its episode, "The Evolution of Deal Structures in the DSO Space - with Dean Gould."

11.21.21

MiBiz and Tom Vaughn Discuss The PE-Related Results of Dykema's Annual M&A Survey

Tom Vaughn was interviewed by MiBiz for its article, "PE deals expected to drive record-breaking year for M&A in 2022." 

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

6.23.23

Corporate Attorney Peter F. Waltz Joins Dykema’s Milwaukee Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced the addition of Peter Waltz as a Member of its Corporate Finance Practice Group resident in the firm’s Milwaukee office. Waltz joins Dykema after…

11.03.22

2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's 2023 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year.

11.11.21

2021 Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook Survey

The results of Dykema's annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year. As with…

3.24.23

Careers in Energy Law

Megan Knell serves as a featured panelist at the Texas A&M University School of Law's 12th Annual Energy Law Symposium "Energy Law Currents: Energy Transition Under Uncertainty." The panel was titled,…

10.26.21

Current State of Middle Market Deals, Association for Corporate Growth Austin/San Antonio

Jeff Gifford will address the current state of Middle-Market deals for the Association for Corporate Growth Austin/San Antonio's in-person Luncheon on October 26, 2021, at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse…

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…

12.10.20

Government Enforcement in the Biden Administration: Will Everything Old Be New Again?

After 4 years of adjusting to the government enforcement policies and priorities enacted by the Trump administration, many businesses now wonder what laws and regulations await under President-elect…