News and Insights

11.18.23

"10 Essential Bankruptcy Litigation Tips For In-House Counsel"

Alison Ashmore authored a Law360 Expert Analysis article.

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…

July 2023

Jury Service Update: Background, Frequently Asked Questions, And A Timely Reminder As To Why It Is Essential To Us All

Ted Seitz authored the article, "Jury Service Update: Background, Frequently Asked Questions, And A Timely Reminder As To Why It Is Essential To Us All," which appeared in the July 2023 issue of the…

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…

11.04.21

Adapting the Law to Autonomous Vehicles

Increasingly, sophisticated autonomous vehicles (AVs) use computers both for guidance purposes and for the collection and processing of data, including information whose collection and dissemination…

2.24.21

CFPB Enforcement Expected to Increase Under the Biden Administration

Enforcement and litigation directed at the consumer financial services industry is expected to increase under the Biden administration. While increased enforcement is likely to occur with respect to…

10.17.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Antitrust (Part I) and Risk & Litigation (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss the impact of AI in antitrust regulation, right to repair protection challenges, updates on hot topics in product liability litigation in the automotive industry,…

5.09.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Cybersecurity (Part I) and Intellectual Property (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss legal challenges and strategies related to ransomware and extortion tactics, data ownership and IP protection, emerging regulations impacting data privacy and…

4.10.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Labor & Employment

Join us for this insightful webinar addressing critical labor and employment issues shaping the automotive sector. 

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.

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.

3.27.24

The Year of the Dragon: International Business Dispute and Trade Regulatory Risks in 2024

Join our annual international business risk preview webinar for 2024, where our speaker will address these incipient risks and more, providing practical guidance to help organizations of all sizes…

10.27.22

How May I Help You? Reasonable Accommodations Including Leaves of Absence

This session is designed to review when reasonable accommodations, such as remote work, and leaves of absence are mandated or just a good business practice. So many questions about leaves of absence…

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…

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…

3.31.21

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

4.15.24

"Judge gives young attorneys a lesson in decorum"

Martin Hirshland was quoted in the Daily Journal article, "Judge gives young attorneys a lesson in decorum."

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."

3.27.24

"The Ohtani-Shaped Cloud Looming Over The MLB Season"

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the Law360 article, "The Ohtani-Shaped Cloud Looming Over The MLB Season." In the article, Chutkow, a former federal prosecutor, provided perspective on the federal…

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

Sam Royko Joins Dykema’s Chicago Office

Dykema announced the addition of Sam Royko as a Senior Counsel in its Business Litigation Practice Group resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Royko joins Dykema after serving as Founder and Managing…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

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…

1.03.24

Navigating the Oil & Gas Landscape: 2023 Key Cases

The legal landscape in the oil & gas industry was particularly active in 2023, punctuated by several major case law decisions that will have direct implications on the energy sector for years to…

11.22.21

Claims Against General Contractors

Dykema attorney and co-leader of the firm’s construction law group, Steve Mroczkowski, participated in editing and updating a construction law handbook published by the Illinois Institute for…

4.11.24

Carey and Aldape to Serve as Speakers at the ABA TIPS 2024 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference

Mike Carey and Daniela Gonzales Aldape will each serve as featured speakers at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's (TIPS) 2024 Motor Vehicle Product Liability…

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,…

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,…

5.08.24

The FTC Bans Most Worker Non-Competes: What Businesses Need To Know

Join Dykema attorneys Jim Hermon, Cody Rockey and Elizabeth Voss for an overview of the final rule announced by the FTC that bans most non-compete agreements with workers by declaring them to be…

10.26.23

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers (Session 2)

This program will discuss the California Fair Pay Act, California’s Salary History Ban, S.B. 1162 and Pay Data Reporting to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).

9.28.23

Char’s Corner: Key California Labor Law Insights for Employers (Session 4)

This program will discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s priorities as they relate to Artificial Intelligence in the workplace.