News and Insights

2.22.22

Michigan Legislature Addresses Native American Tribes in New Marijuana Legislation

On February 15, 2022, the Michigan House Committee on Regulatory Reform considered HB 5706. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) does not address how Michigan’s Native…

7.19.21

Insights & Updates — Minimum Wage and Overtime

In today’s Insights & Updates chat, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor from Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss what is on…

7.15.21

Insights & Updates – Independent Contractor Changes

In this episode of Insights & Updates, Robert Boonin, from Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group, and James Brandell, a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office, discuss the evolving…

3.03.22

Electric Vehicles: The Federal Government Charges Ahead

Join Dykema’s experts for an overview of the current federal government landscape for EV, focusing on the nature of the opportunities and how they may be influenced going forward, as well as on some…

1.30.18

Legislation and Regulation of Highly Automated Vehicles, Vehicle-to-Vehicle Warning Systems and Real-World Roll-Out

Since Dykema’s program one year ago, there have been major developments in federal and state legislation, regulation and policies for Highly-Automated Vehicles (HAV), including the all-new Department…

11.08.23

November 7, 2023, Election Impact on the Michigan Legislature

Representative Kevin Coleman (D-Westland) and Representative Lori Stone (D-Warren) won their respective mayoral races.

6.06.23

Andrea Cascarilla Joins State Budget Discussion on Michigan's Children Speaking for Kids Podcast

Andrea Cascarilla served as a featured guest on the Michigan's Children Speaking for Kids Podcast episode entitled, "As FY24 State Budget Talks Finalize, Insiders Share What Advocates Should Know."

10.01.21

Andrew Buczek's Attendance at the Annual Congressional Baseball Game Mentioned in MLive

Andrew Buczek's attendance at the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C., was mentioned in the MLive article, "Retired Bay City cop gets birthday phone call from President Joe Biden…

12.06.23

Jim Brandell Named A 2023 Top Lobbyist by The Hill

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jim Brandell was named a 2023 "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill.

11.14.23

Mary Beth McGowan Named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Mary Beth McGowan was selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2023 list of "Top Lobbyists." McGowan was…

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…

12.20.23

Moments in Michigan: The Legislative Year in Review

As the year comes to a close, the Dykema Government Policy team reflected on the historic and legislative moments that defined the year in Michigan. We compiled this information into a comprehensive…

10.17.22

Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook

Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…

1.18.22

2022 Congressional Outlook

Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…

11.16.22

Andrea Cascarilla to Join Michigan’s Children Panel Discussion on 2022 Midterm Election Results

Andrea Cascarilla will join the Michigan’s Children Lunch & Learn panel, “What Just Happened? Lansing Insiders Share Insights on Election Results and What They Mean for Moving Kids & Family Issues in…

06.23-24.16

Adapting to Changing Regulatory, Legislative, and Enforcement Activities, Co-Presenter and Co-Chair, ACI Forum on Cyber Security & Data Privacy and Protection, Chicago, Illinois

Elizabeth Khalil, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Government Policy Practice Group, will serve as co-chair and featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s 19th Advanced Global Legal &…

8.11.21

Legislative Update, SHRM webinar

Dan Stern, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, will present SHRM’s monthly “Legislative Update,” on August 11, 2021.

8.11.21

Legislative Update, The Lower Valley Chapter of SHRM

5.18.21

What’s Working in the States? Webinar, National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

Tracy Winston, Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Lansing office, served as a featured presenter in the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics webinar, “What’s Working in the States?”, on May 18,…