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Articles 11 results
2.06.23
Ed Weil authored the Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, "Opinion: Chicago's growing tech sector may be the answer to Loop office glut."
3.18.21
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney
Michael Wippler, Los Angeles-based member of Dykema’s Executive Board and the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, was interviewed by Authority Magazine in the article, “Attorney Michael Wippler…
11.01.20
Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines Could be the Difference Between Development and Disappointment
Michael R. Vogt, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema’s Real Estate Group, authored the State Bare of Michigan Real Property Law Section e-Newsletter article, “Knowing Your Zoning Appeal Deadlines…
Blog Posts 6 results
1.31.24
Appeals of Classification of Cannabis Growing Real Property – Opportunity for Tax Savings
If you are interested in appealing your property classification, please contact Carl Rashid, Mark Magyar, Lance Boldrey, or John Fraser. Continue Reading
3.08.22
Yesterday, in Sheen v. Wells Fargo (S258019), the California Supreme Court resolved an important issue for the mortgage servicing industry. The court unanimously held that lenders owe no tort duty to…
2.25.22
Mining the Metaverse: Prospecting the Virtual Real Estate Boom and Implications For Lenders
If Mark Zuckerberg is to be believed, the Metaverse is the next step in our digital evolution, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and socialize…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result
7.17.18
The Future of Home Loans: eNotes and eMortgages
Please join Dykema for a discussion on digital mortgage loans, including the current state of industry use of eNote and eMortgages and an analysis of where originators, warehouse lenders, investors…
Events 2 results
11.29.18
The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…
11.27.18
The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…
Legal Alerts 77 results
4.14.22
2022 Real and Personal Property Tax Appeals
The 2022 tax assessment of real and personal property have been determined by the local Assessor and a Notice of Assessment was issued and mailed to property owners. Property owners should make sure…
3.16.22
New Financial Crimes Reporting Requirements on the Horizon for Nearly All Real Estate Owners
The purpose of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”)—which is part of the National Defense Authorization Act—is to curtail shell companies often used in corporate transactions, including real…
12.24.21
Green Gold: Hands Off My Trees
Often developers faced with restrictive tree or woodland ordinances suffer a meaningful economic impact as the cost and delay of challenging such ordinances can be prohibitive. However, a recent…
One Minute Matters Video Series 8 results
8.11.25
How will Texas’s latest property tax reforms affect your business?From bigger homestead exemptions to a potential $250,000 personal property exemption, the 89th Legislative Session introduced major…
7.10.25
A new ruling in Michigan could change what sellers are required to disclose when listing their property. The state’s Court of Appeals just held that contaminated groundwater—even if it hasn’t reached…
6.23.25
How much will tariffs add to your construction costs?With 25% rates hitting key building materials like steel, brick, and lumber, developers can’t just plan for the usual delays and change orders…
Podcasts 13 results
3.24.25
5 Things I Learned in 50 Years of Legal Practice
What lessons can a 50-year veteran of law offer to young and seasoned attorneys alike? Dan Schairbaum, leader of Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, sits down with Carl Rashid to discuss key insights…
8.29.24
Are forever chemicals changing the rules of land transactions?
With over 15,000 known compounds, the growing ubiquity of PFAS—the so-called “forever chemicals”—presents regulators with the daunting task of translating a loosely understood set of chemicals into…
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…
Press Mentions 118 results
2.19.25
“Cannabis Group Of The Year: Dykema”
Law360 profiled Dykema’s Cannabis Industry Group as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Cannabis Law for 2024. Dykema was one of only a select few firms recognized in this…
8.11.24
“Illinois Is Investing Huge In A Quantum Future. Why Should CRE Care?”
Andrew Scott was quoted in the Bisnow article, “Illinois Is Investing Huge In A Quantum Future. Why Should CRE Care?”.
10.04.23
"Marijuana plants thrive in Michigan soil. But is it agriculture?"
Carl Rashid and Mark Magyar were both quoted in MLive.
Press Releases 164 results
7.15.25
Corporate Attorney Michael Owen Joins Dykema in Chicago
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Michael Owen has joined as a Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate Finance Group, resident in Chicago. Owen comes to Dykema after more than…
6.27.25
Sam Kilberg Named to Connect CRE’s 2025 Next Generation Award List
Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Sam Kilberg, senior associate in the firm’s Real Estate group, has been named one of Connect CRE’s 2025 Next Generation Award winners.
6.05.25
Dykema Earns 18 Practice Area Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2025
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 35 individual attorney rankings and 18 practice area rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…
Publications 1 result
4.01.17
Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions
Michael Kurtzon, Chicago-based member of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, has written the chapter “Guaranties in Real Estate Loan Transactions” for the 2017 PLI Plus edition of Commercial Real…
Speaking Engagements 14 results
4.14.25
Real Estate Law Professional Panel
Giuliano Mancini will serve as a featured panelist for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law event, “Real Estate Law Professional Panel,” hosted by the school’s Real Estate Law Organization.
2.19.25
Downtown San Antonio Development: Past, Present and Future
Kacy Cigarroa will serve as moderator for the San Antonio Water System Headquarters presentation “Downtown San Antonio Development: Past, Present and Future.”
12.05.24
“Key Issues with Real Estate Held in Trust”
Nazneen Hasan will serve as a featured presenter at the ICLE: Administration of Trusts Under the Michigan Trust Code on December 5. Hasan’s presentation is titled “Key Issues with Real Estate Held in…
Webinars 10 results
8.13.25
Time is Money: Simplifying Construction Damages and "No Damages for Delay"
When disputes occur on construction projects, being able to quantify damages associated with the impacts is a critical component in seeking recovery. This presentation discusses the different types of…
1.11.24
SBM Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification
Mark Magyar and Carl Rashid served as featured presenters for "State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification," which took place on January 11, 2024.
3.24.22
Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing
Dykema’s Rochelle Lento joined a panel discussion in the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property Law Section’s virtual program, “Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing,” on March 24, 2022. The panel of…
