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…

8.21.25

Ninth Circuit Issues Landmark EKRA Decision: Key Takeaways for Healthcare Providers

The Ninth Circuit has issued the first appellate decision interpreting the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA), providing important guidance on its scope and application. The ruling clarifies…

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…

8.09.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Do SNFs Have to Disclose Under CMS’s New Rule? (with David Padalino)

Is your Skilled Nursing Facility ready for the CMS’s new disclosure rules?SNFs now have until January 1, 2026, to complete their off-cycle revalidation and submit expanded ownership and governance…

5.19.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Did SCOTUS Just Make It Easier to Sue Fiduciaries Under ERISA? (with Tyler Hubert)

SCOTUS just made it easier to sue fiduciaries under ERISA. In Cunningham v. Cornell, the Court dramatically lowered the pleading bar for prohibited transaction claims—reshaping the legal risk for plan…

3.18.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could Your 401(k) Plan’s Forfeitures Trigger an ERISA Lawsuit? (with Jillie Foerster)

Is your 401(k) plan’s forfeiture policy a lawsuit waiting to happen? Recent class actions are challenging how plan sponsors use forfeited employer contributions—putting companies at risk. With courts…

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…

8.19.25

53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…

2.26.25

Healthcare Attorney Jovan Dragovic Joins Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jovan (Joe) Dragovic as Senior Counsel in its Healthcare Practice Group resident in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office. He joins…

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…

4.01.21

Health Plans Contracting Handbook: A Guide for Payers and Providers

6.25.24

Compliance Programs and Legal Implications: What the OIG’s Latest Guidance Means for the Healthcare Industry

Join our healthcare team for an informational webinar on the importance of compliance programs in the healthcare industry, including a historical review of such programs, the OIG's latest guidance on…

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…