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Articles 20 results
10.15.25
Leigha Simonton authored The Texas Lawbook article, “My Five Favorite Books: Leigha Simonton (Member at Dykema and Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas).”
6.02.25
Leigha Simonton and Scott Hogan co-authored The Texas Lawbook article, “What Two Former Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office Heads Want Business Leaders to Know About DOJ Corporate Enforcement in 2025.”
January 2024
"Child Victims of Human Trafficking Who Are Accused of Crimes Against Their Traffickers"
Mark Chutkow authored the article, "Child Victims of Human Trafficking Who Are Accused of Crimes Against Their Traffickers," which was published in the Oakland County Bar Association's Laches…
Blog Posts 2 results
10.31.24
Federal Court Tees Up False Claims Act Constitutionality Dispute
The Supreme Court recently decided U.S. ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., 599 U.S. 419 (2023). In dissent, Justice Thomas questioned the constitutionality of the qui tam regime…
1.06.20
Cybersecurity Attacks: The Importance of Compliance With the Standards
Recent ransomware attacks illustrate the importance of compliance with the HIPAA required and addressable security standards. In its December 2, 2019 Fall 2019 Cybersecurity Newsletter, the Office of…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
2.26.25
Do the Charges Fit the Crime? Criminal Liability Risks for NHTSA Reporting
In this webinar, we will examine how the Department of Justice pursued criminal charges under 18 U.S.C. §1519 for filing reports under NHTSA’s Standing General Order.
6.06.24
During this webinar we will discuss balancing innovation with responsibility, financial incentives, and stricter enforcement of emissions standards.
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.
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 9 results
3.18.25
This timely discussion will address evolving risks and trends for your company to consider during the Trump era, including the impact of recent Executive Orders, and strategies to maintain compliance…
4.30.24
How Evolving Technologies Impact the Auto Safety Regulatory Environment
Join Dykema for a webinar that delves into the latest developments in the legal and regulatory environment, providing key insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
11.16.23
Navigating Four Challenges for Corporate Compliance
Concerned about successfully navigating the myriad of new compliance, disclosure, and enforcement initiatives introduced by the DOJ and SEC? Join Dykema’s Government Investigations and Corporate…
Events 2 results
10.10.19
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Roundtable – Dallas
We invite you to join us in Dallas on Thursday, October 10, 2019 for our Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Roundtable: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are and Where We are Going… and How to Be Ready. Our…
6.12.18
Conducting An Internal Investigation: Potential Legal Pitfalls and Pointers to Reduce Legal Risks
The legal industry continues to forecast an increased need for organizations to conduct internal investigations. Internal investigations are needed to address allegations in many areas including…
Last Month at the Supreme Court Publications 18 results
7.16.25
Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part II
As the October 2024 Term drew to a close, the Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that reshaped core doctrines in administrative law, standing, remedies, and constitutional structure. This…
7.03.25
Last Month at the Supreme Court | October 2024 Term Conclusion: Part I
Decisions, decisions! Part I of the final edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court for the 2024 Term captures the outcomes of several critical cases. The Term, which has been described as one of the…
5.29.25
Last Month at the Supreme Court | May 2025
As Washington continues to buzz with activity, we are keen to report the latest developments in the May 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court. Learn about the Court’s evaluation of…
Legal Alerts 178 results
10.27.25
New York Moves to Clarify LLC Transparency Act Ahead of 2026 Implementation
New York has taken steps to clarify its Limited Liability Company Transparency Act before it takes effect on January 1, 2026—but not all questions are settled. Recent amendments aim to align the…
6.25.25
Take Five: Five Privacy Tasks for the Second Half of 2025
We’ve outlined five critical privacy tasks that every business should tackle before the end of the year. Whether it's updating your website tech, reviewing cyber insurance, or getting serious about AI…
6.17.25
FCPA Enforcement Not Forgotten: DOJ Issues New Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued new guidelines reshaping how it will enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following an Executive Order from President Trump. While the guidelines…
One Minute Matters Video Series 9 results
5.21.25
One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Texas Making It Harder to Sue Corporate Boards? (with Jeff Gifford)
Did Texas just make it harder to sue corporate boards? Senate Bill 29 gives Texas-based entities powerful new tools: stricter thresholds for shareholder lawsuits, codified protections for board…
3.31.25
How are courts defining the limits of agency authority in a post-Loper Bright landscape? The Supreme Court may have overturned Chevron deference, but agency authority isn’t gone—it’s just being…
1.29.25
What happens when the White House pulls the plug on federal funding? This week’s temporary freeze sparked immediate legal challenges, political clashes, and confusion among grant recipients. Now that…
Podcasts 2 results
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…
10.17.23
How is federal policy shaping the cannabis industry? Two former federal prosecutors discuss.
As the cannabis companies continue to operate under a patchwork of state-level legality, any developments at the federal level will have a significant impact on the industry.
Press Mentions 139 results
12.18.25
“Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks”
Dykema's Leigha Simonton, a former Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorney, offered insight for the NBC-5 Dallas-Fort Worth story, “Former Tricolor execs accused of defrauding major U.S. banks.” In the story,…
11.19.25
“Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret”
Mark Chutkow provided insights into how grand juries work in the AP News article, “Federal grand juries, like the one in the Comey case, make major decisions in secret.”
11.07.25
“How One Law Firm Got Two Big White-Collar Wins In 48 Hours”
Dykema's White Collar and Government Investigations Group was featured in the Law360 article, “How One Law Firm Got Two Big White-Collar Wins In 48 Hours.” The article highlighted the firm’s rare…
Press Releases 86 results
11.06.25
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 158 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 158 metropolitan rankings…
10.29.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that, on October 21, 2025, and October 23, 2025, the firm’s national White Collar and Government Investigations Group secured complete…
10.27.25
Dykema Secures Rare Victory for Medical Scientist in Closely-Watched Research Fraud Case
Dykema, a leading national law firm, secured a rare trial-stage victory when the U.S. Department of Justice dismissed—with prejudice—all charges against its client, Dr. Hoau-Yan Wang, a former medical…
Publications 1 result
2.14.24
Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…
Speaking Engagements 15 results
10.10.25
Defending Academics and Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters
Jen Beidel will serve as a featured panelist at the Federal Criminal Law Committee for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania event, “Defending Academics and Institutions in Foreign Interference and…
9.17.25
Show me the Money: A Primer on Restitution and Forfeiture Issues (Part 2)
Jen Beidel will serve as a featured speaker for the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) watercooler panel, “Show me the Money: A Primer on Restitution and Forfeiture Issues (Part 2),”…
10.12.22
Preventing and Detecting Nonprofit Fraud: The Role of Legal Counsel and the Forensic Accountant
Jennifer Beidel presented "Preventing and Detecting Nonprofit Fraud: The Role of Legal Counsel and the Forensic Accountant” at the Marcum Corporate Compliance & Fraud Summit.
Webinars 11 results
1.13.26
Pushing Back: How Defense Attorneys Beat the DOJ
This panel features the lead defense attorneys who prevailed against the DOJ in three recent federal criminal cases involving alleged healthcare and research-fraud allegations.
11.20.25
“New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes”
Leigha Simonton, Tiffany Eggers, and Sarah Douglas will all serve as featured presenters for the Ethicsverse Live Masterclass, “New Threats, Old Crimes: How Modern Tech is Updating Fraud Schemes.”
10.07.25
EV Healthcare: Federal Investigations & Enforcement in 2025
Leigha Simonton and Scott Hogan will each serve as featured panelists on the Ethico Ethicsverse Masterclass session, “EV Healthcare: Federal Investigations & Enforcement in 2025.”
