News and Insights

2.02.26

“Industrial & Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Opportunity in a Complex Landscape”

Kari Lutringer and Michael Twomey authored the Greater Houston Manufacturers Association article, “Industrial & Manufacturing M&A: Strategic Opportunity in a Complex Landscape.” The article explains…

2.01.26

“Michigan’s name change law amendments: Simplification of the legal name change process is ahead”

Heidi Naasko co-authored the Michigan Bar Journal article, “Michigan’s name change law amendments: Simplification of the legal name change process is ahead.” The article explains how legislation…

12.02.25

“Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries”

Matthew Hays, Nick Ustaski, and Jennifer Dickey authored the HR.com article, “Employee Monitoring In The AI Age: Legal And Ethical Boundaries.”

3.25.26

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Vacates Stay on Injunction to Block California Transgender Nondisclosure Policy

On March 2, 2026, in Mirabelli v. Bonta (No. 25A810), the Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited public school officials from disclosing a student’s gender identity at school to their…

3.25.26

Supreme Court Weighs Whether Negligent Selection Claims Are Preempted By the FAAAA

On March 4, the Supreme Court heard argument in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport, II, a case that presents an important question at the intersection of federal preemption and state tort law: whether…

3.19.26

The Curious Case of Executive Order 14365’s Impact on AI Regulation

A status check on the state of artificial intelligence regulation in the U.S. Takeaways OpenAI released GPT-4 in March 2023. By then, it was already the fastest-growing software application in the…

3.24.26

What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies

What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies  Government investigators don’t always arrive with the same authority, and a company’s response can significantly…

11.06.25

Connected Vehicles: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Compliance in Motion

Connected vehicles bring both innovation and legal complexity. This webinar examines cybersecurity risks, regulatory scrutiny, and the rise of privacy-driven litigation, highlighting practical steps…

10.08.25

AI and Mobility: Steering the Legal Road Ahead

AI is transforming mobility and the legal landscape with it. Tune in as we explore key challenges around transparency, responsibility, and regulation in an area where algorithms share the driver’s…

3.26.26

2026 Tariff Turbulence: IEEPA Tariffs, Supreme Court Fallout & Refund Strategies

The U.S. tariff landscape has shifted dramatically and is evolving rapidly. The Supreme Court of the United States recently invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic…

3.18.25

The False Claims Act: Trump DOJ’s All-Purpose Enforcement Tool to Promote Government Efficiency and Legal Compliance

This timely discussion will address evolving risks and trends for your company to consider during the Trump era, including the impact of recent Executive Orders, and strategies to maintain compliance…

6.20.24

Understanding Legal Obligations and Emergency Response when OSHA Comes Knocking

Join us for a webinar that covers why it is essential for organizations to be well-prepared to handle emergencies in the workplace, and to be prepared when OSHA comes knocking.

7.23.25

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025

The third annual one-day summit convened in-house legal professionals and business leaders across automotive, manufacturing, and affiliated industries to explore supply chain and tariff issues, EV and…

8.08.24

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Insights Forum

The second annual one-day gathering at M1 Concourse brought together legal and automotive professionals to explore cutting-edge insights on EVs, autonomous vehicles, IP, and regulatory trends,…

3.27.24

Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses

Sean Buckley and Joe Rubio will serve as featured presenters for the Create FW Lunch and Learn event, "Common Contracting Pitfalls: Critical Provisions for Businesses," taking place Wednesday, March…

3.25.26

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2026

Greetings from Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Practice. This month’s edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court® features a set of cases that collectively illustrate the Court’s continued…

4.30.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | April 2025

The March 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court spotlights a pivotal Supreme Court decision expanding the reach of the False Claims Act to E-Rate reimbursement requests—an outcome that…

3.24.25

Last Month at the Supreme Court | March 2025

The March 2025 edition of Last Month at the Supreme Court spotlights a pivotal Supreme Court decision expanding the reach of the False Claims Act to E-Rate reimbursement requests—an outcome that…

2.26.26

Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Receivership Reform—Dykema Among First Appointed Under the New Act

Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois implemented an important reform to its receivership framework with the enactment of the Illinois Receivership Act. The legislation modernizes and consolidates prior…

2.16.26

New Part 2 Compliance Deadline for NPP Updates: Healthcare Organizations Must Revise Privacy Notices by February 16, 2026

Recent federal regulatory changes aligning the confidentiality requirements for substance use disorder (“SUD”) records under 42 C.F.R. Part 2 with the HIPAA Privacy Rule now require covered entities…

2.12.26

Congress Introduces SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, Expanding FDA Oversight of Compounded GLP-1 Drugs and Telehealth Providers

For those in the drug compounding space, especially GLP-1s, 2026 is shaping up to be a compliance inflection point. On December 9, 2025, the Safeguarding Americans from Fraudulent and Experimental…

3.31.26

Can a DSO Transaction Create an Overlooked Filing Requirement (with Tyler Hubert)

Affiliated Service Groups (ASGs) are common in DSO structures, and depending on how employee benefits are arranged, they can unintentionally create a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA),…

3.24.26

Does Grand Jury Secrecy Apply to Witnesses Too? (with Tiffany Eggers)

How do the rules of secrecy for “Fight Club” differ from Federal Grand Jury secrecy? Answer: Federal Grand Jury secrecy does not apply to everyone. 

2.26.26

Can Voluntary Benefits Trigger ERISA Fiduciary Duties (with Tyler Hubert)

If your voluntary benefits are employee-funded, they're exempt from ERISA… right? Not necessarily. In late December, Schlichter Bogard filed a series of class actions alleging that voluntary benefits…

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…

1.30.25

How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?

How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective…

9.10.24

Can psychedelics overcome the complex legal challenges to provide wider access to their benefits?

Psychedelics hold immense promise for disrupting the consumer wellness space, and present a potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But before they can fully capitalize on this potential,…

3.02.26

“Employers navigate tension between California protections and federal immigration enforcement”

Laura Worsinger was quoted in The Daily Journal article, “Employers navigate tension between California protections and federal immigration enforcement,” discussing how employers can stay compliant…

2.17.26

“Alcoholic beverage sector faces sobering M&A outlook - Dealspeak North America”

Will Liebmann was quoted in the ION Analytics article, “Alcoholic beverage sector faces sobering M&A outlook - Dealspeak North America.”

2.12.26

“An unusual law leads to an unprecedented murder trial”

Mark Chutkow was quoted in the USA TODAY article, “An unusual law leads to an unprecedented murder trial.” 

3.18.26

Dykema Congratulates The Urology Group of Virginia on its Strategic Partnership

Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, The Urology Group of Virginia (“TUG”), on its partnership with a strategic acquirer.

2.23.26

Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento Named 2026 “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Detroit Business

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento have been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as 2026 “Notable Women in Law.” Each honoree is…

2.10.26

Ryan Landry Selected for Metro San Antonio Chamber Leadership Lab Class of 2026

Dykema is proud to announce that Ryan Landry has been selected as a member of the Metro San Antonio Chamber Leadership Lab Class of 2026.

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Financial Services

The financial services industry entered 2025 with M&A momentum at its strongest pace since the post-pandemic surge of 2021. Global deal values are climbing even as deal volumes remain tempered,…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Dental Service Organizations

2025 will be remembered throughout the DSO industry as The Year of the Muted Recovery. At the beginning of the year, optimism was high that the M&A drought and challenging conditions that began in mid…

10.30.25

M&A Sector Spotlight: Automotive

The Automotive, Transportation & Mobility sector is poised for M&A growth in the next twelve months, with nearly (62%) of respondents expecting increased deal activity. This optimism is largely driven…

6.26.26

Top Gun Trial Skills Academy

Tiffany Eggers will speak at the Dallas Bar Association “Top Gun Trial Skills Academy” at the George Allen Courthouse on Friday, June 26, 2026.

5.11.26

AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law

Jennifer Dickey, Mike Word, and Nick Ustaski will present a symposium track at the Chicago Bar Association’s AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law at Venue SIX10 in Chicago.

4.15.26

Carey, Bush, and Jackson To Serve as Featured Presenters at ABA’s 2026 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference

Mike Carey, Tamara Bush, and Lyndsey Jackson will serve as featured presenters at the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s (ABA TIPS) 2026 Motor Vehicle Product…

1.27.26

Web Tracking Technologies: Expanding Exposure and the Shifting Legal Landscape

You’re invited to join us for a timely and practical webinar examining the rapidly evolving legal and business risks associated with web tracking technologies.

9.16.25

Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness

Dykema attorney Dante Stella joins Group Dentistry Now's webinar, "Cyber Response Readiness Simulation – Securing Your DSO’s Future Through Crisis Preparedness," designed to prepare DSO leaders for…

8.27.25

Recent FLSA Developments and Compliance 2025: The Latest News from the DOL and How to Avoid Common Compliance Pitfalls

This webinar will highlight some of the key changes to FLSA regulations and enforcement initiatives that have occurred over the past few months (and there have been many) and what they mean for…