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Legal Alerts 12 results
3.31.21
Michigan Open Meetings Act Compliance: (Nearly) Back to Business as Usual
As of today, March 31, 2021, no longer may public bodies take advantage of the “any reason” remote meeting provisions of the Open Meetings Act. With the Legislature’s prior extension of the “any…
1.07.21
New Michigan Amendments Allow Public Bodies to Continue Remote Meetings
With the ability of public bodies to meet remotely under “any circumstances” set to expire on December 31, 2020, the Michigan Legislature recently amended the Open Meetings Act to extend any reason…
10.19.20
Recent Amendment to Michigan’s Open Meetings Act Allows Electronic Meetings of Public Bodies
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) was officially amended this past Friday when Governor Whitmer signed SB 1108 (now Public Act 228 of 2020). The new law permits public bodies to conduct electronic…
Press Mentions 9 results
11.22.21
Steve Liedel Quoted in The Detroit News Article on Redistricting Panel Meeting
Steve Liedel was quoted in The Detroit News article, "Michigan redistricting panel should not have met in closed session, AG says."
10.20.21
John Fraser Provides Cannabis Industry Insights to Michigan Municipalities
John Fraser, Michigan Team Leader of Dykema's Cannabis Practice, participated in the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) webinar, “MRA Municipal Marijuana Education 2021.”
2.15.19
Dykema’s Government Policy Podcast: Washington, D.C., Outlook — February 2019
In this month's podcast, Government Policy Advisors, Jim Brandell and Andy Buczek in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office discuss Committee Investigations and Oversight with special guest Jonathan Feld,…
Press Releases 42 results
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…
8.11.23
46 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 25 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
Webinars 3 results
6.02.21
James Brandell, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor and leader of Dykema’s federal government relations team, will serve as a guest speaker in the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC)…
3.24.21
Jason Hanselman and John Janiszewski, Lansing-based attorneys in Dykema’s Energy Industry Group, will each present separate topics in HalfMoon Education, Inc.’s webinar, “Issues in Michigan Energy and…
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…
