News and Insights

10.02.20

Collaboration in the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine

Tania Shapiro-Barr, M.D., Minneapolis-based Senior Attorney in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Group, authored the Intellectual Property Magazine article, “Collaboration in the race to find a COVID-19…

9.14.20

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Revised Regulations Implementing FFCRA Leaves Following New York Court’s Decision

We reported last month on a decision by a New York federal court that rejected portions of the Department of Labor regulations implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) leaves…

11.20.23

Understanding CMS' New Reporting Requirements for Nursing Facilities

Nursing facilities will soon face a heavier reporting burden under a new CMS Final Rule. CMS and other Federal regulators have expressed concern with the increasing trend of Private Equity and Real…

3.09.20

The National Nursing Home Initiative: New DOJ Taskforce Bolsters Nursing Home Enforcement

On March 3, 2020, Attorney General William Barr announced the National Nursing Home Initiative—a new U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) taskforce organized to push criminal and civil enforcement…

9.13.19

Eleventh Circuit Rejects Expert Challenge to Clinical Judgment Decision in Hospice False Claims Act Litigation

On September 9, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued an important decision for health care providers, especially those in the hospice industry. In U.S. v. AseraCare, Inc.,…

3.15.23

Jason Hanselman's Representation of Power Company Covered in Law360

Dykema and Jason Hanselman's representation of Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative was mentioned in the Law360 article, "Power Plant Closure Needed More Study, Mich. Panel Told."

5.03.22

Valerie Rup Speaks to Bloomberg Law on How State Emergency Declarations Ending Might Affect Lawsuits Involving Hospitals

Valerie Rup was quoted in Bloomberg Law in the article, “Hospitals on Edge as States Scrap Covid Emergency Declarations.” Rup explained that many state emergency declarations protected healthcare…

2.14.19

Jason Hanselman Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Jason Hanselman, Lansing-based member in Dykema’s Government Policy and Practice group, was named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2019 “Leaders in the Law.” A luncheon celebrating the honorees will…

10.27.22

Kate Bechen and Robin Lehninger Selected for Wisconsin Law Journal Legal All-Star Awards

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Kate Bechen and Robin Lehninger have been selected for Wisconsin Law Journal’s Legal All-Star Awards. The awards ceremony and networking…

8.18.22

180 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 180 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 guide and the Best…

8.12.22

38 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 38 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2022 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

4.01.21

Health Plans Contracting Handbook: A Guide for Payers and Providers

5.25.21

The Intersection of Regulatory and Intellectual Property Issues in the Medical Device World

The de novo classification process for medical devices is little used, but potentially very helpful for companies with products that lack a suitable predicate device. Most medical devices are cleared…