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Archived Events & Speaking Engagements – 2014
- "Rules of Engagement" for Michigan Lobby Law and Regulations and Compliance, Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) Government Affairs AcademyDecember 18, 2014
- “What’s Up With That?: Issues with Privacy, Harassment and Retaliation in the Nonprofit Sector,” Speaker Dan Stern, SAAF Legal and Accounting Institute for 2014December 5, 2014
- “Affordable Healthcare Act,” Speaker Joshua Sutin, SAAF Legal and Accounting Institute for 2014December 5, 2014
- December 4, 2014
- December 2, 2014
- Injunctions in IP Cases After the United States Supreme Court Decision in eBay, Inc. v. MercExchange, LLC, Panelist, Seminar hosted by UBIC and co-sponsored by Dykema and Bae, Kim & Lee LLC., Seoul, KoreaNovember 2014
- November 20, 2014
- Recent Developments in Bankruptcy 2014, Speaker, University of Texas at Austin – 32nd Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy ConferenceNovember 20, 2014
- Help, My Hospital is Sick, University of Texas at Austin – 33rd Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy ConferenceNovember 20, 2014
- November 19, 2014
- “Navigating the Texas Anti-SLAPP LAW: How to Pursue Meritorious Claims and Dismiss Frivolous Lawsuits,” Speaker, State Bar of Texas CLE WebcastNovember 18, 2014
- November 18, 2014
- Your FATCA Overview, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants WebinarNovember 14, 2014
- November 8, 2014
- "Challenges Facing Legal Marketing Departments," panelist Amy K. Miller, 2014 LMA Texas Conference - Texas Think TankNovember 7, 2014
- November 5, 2014
- “Anti-SLAPP Statute,” Speaker, SBOT – Advanced Civil Trial Course, HoustonOctober 30, 2014
- The Challenges, Perspectives, and Insights of Female In-House and Outside Counsel, Moderator, Network of Trial Law Firms Litigation Management Supercourse, San Diego, CaliforniaOctober 2014
- “Update of Texas Anti-SLAPP Law,” Speaker, UT Law School – 38th Annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference, AustinOctober 24, 2014
- October 24, 2014
- The Art of the Ask, Panelist, 5th Annual POWER Detroit Conference, Detroit, MichiganOctober 23, 2014
- "Basic Intellectual Property Strategy," Speaker Derrick A. Pizarro, El Paso Business Conference & Expo, El PasoOctober 23, 2014
- "Intellectual Property Law for Startups," Speaker Derrick A. Pizarro, The Hub of Human Innovation, El PasoOctober 23, 2014
- The Evolving Federal Regulatory and Enforcement Waters, Panelist, ACI Prepaid Card Compliance Conference, Chicago, IllinoisOctober 2014
- October 18, 2014
- October 17, 2014
- October 16, 2014
Budgets of federal agencies charged with enforcing employment and labor laws have grown, and employers are the targets. The plaintiffs’ bar is also not going away any time soon. Hear directly from local “top cops” of two federal agencies, and join Dykema attorneys to discuss and learn how to navigate current and emerging issues in labor and employment law and employee benefits litigation.
- “ACA – Knowing What to Expected and How to Manage,” Speaker Joshua Sutin, CS-Proliant WebinarOctober 15, 2014
- October 15, 2014
- October 15, 2014
- Legal Panel, Texas Alliance of Nonsubscribers 2014 Annual Meeting, Dallas, TexasOctober 15, 2014
- October 6, 2014
- Consultant Contracts - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, MICPA Nonprofit Conference, Lansing, MichiganOctober 2, 2014
- October 2, 2014
- October 2, 2014
- DuPont 2014 Intellectual Property CLE Seminar, Speaker Derrick Pizarro, DuPont & Widener School of Law Wilmington, DelawareSeptember 30, 2014
- September 2014
- The Connected Vehicle: Overview of Regulatory and Liability Issues, Connected Vehicle Trade Association Summit, DetroitSeptember 2014
- “Affordable Care Act and the Employer Shared Responsibility Penalty,” Speaker Joshua Sutin, SHRM, McAllenSeptember 24, 2014
- September 24, 2014
- “President Obama’s Executive Orders: New Compliance Issues for Government Contractors/Sub Contractors,” speaker Jaime Ramón, Tesoro – San AntonioSeptember 24, 2014
- Food Class Actions Update: U.S. and Canadian Perspectives, International Association of Defense Counsel WebinarSeptember 24, 2014
- The Federal Waters: Perspectives on New and Emerging Payment Systems and the Evolving Federal Regulatory and Enforcement Paradigm, Panelist, ACI Emerging Payment Systems Conference, Washington, DCSeptember 2014
- September 20, 2014
- September 18, 2014
When a family-owned business makes a significant change through acquisitions, selling, changing control or refinancing its business, the resultant event is called a transformative transaction. For these once-in-a-lifetime events to achieve optimal success, family owners need careful preparation, thoughtful planning and experienced counsel. Our program, "Driving Enhanced Value in a Transaction Through Preparation," will utilize a case study to highlight the opportunities available through each of the steps you need to take and the pitfalls you need to avoid when considering a transformative transaction.
- Lending Compliance Update & CFPB Update, Wyoming Bankers Association Consumer/Retail Banking ConferenceSeptember 18, 2014
- School Board Member Training, Northern Michigan University Board Training SeminarSeptember 18, 2014
- Issues Involving Social Media in Employment Law Disputes, Hispanic National Bar Association 2014 ConventionSeptember 2014
- “Appraisal Use, Review, and Compliance” speaker Jesse Barba, Hidalgo County Real Estate Bar, Bi-Monthly Breakfast MeetingSeptember 16, 2014
- September 14, 2014
- September 12, 2014
- “The U.S. Constitution & Corporations: Limits and Expansion of Corporate Constitutional Rights,” Speaker, SBOT – Business Disputes Course, HoustonSeptember 11, 2014
- “ATM & Mobile Compliance Pre-Conference Workshop,” panelist Erin Fonté, ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit, Washington D.C.September 11, 2014
- “Payment Regulation Trends Around the World,” moderator Erin Fonté, ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit, Washington D.C.September 11, 2014
- September 9, 2014
- “Perspectives on Broker Arrangements” speaker Jesse Barba, Coldwell Banker La Mansion, Luncheon and DiscussionSeptember 9, 2014
- Liability Issues for the Connected and Automated Vehicle,” Panelist, 2014 World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, Detroit, MichiganSeptember 7, 2014
- September 4, 2014
- Legal Implications of Social Media, Social U Conference by North San Antonio ChamberSeptember 4, 2014
- “Anti-SLAPP Statute,” Speaker, SBOT – Advanced Civil Trial Course, DallasAugust 21, 2014
- The Power of Social Media/Technology and Employers’ Struggles to Use and Control Its Use, North San Antonio Chamber Power LunchAugust 21, 2014
- The Advantage (in Life and Litigation) of Asking Yourself Great Questions, Network of Trial Lawyers, New York, New YorkAugust 2014
- Pitfalls and Benefits – The Legal Implications of Social Media, TexasBarCLE 13th Annual Advanced In-House Counsel CourseAugust 15, 2014
- August 12, 2014
- August 12, 2014
- Presidential Commission on Election Administration, Co-Presenter, Republican National Lawyers Association Election Law Seminar, Las Vegas, NevadaAugust 10, 2014
- "Commencement of the Tenancy" and "Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Law," speaker Jesse Barba, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Law SeminarJuly 29, 2014
- “Anti-SLAPP Statute,” Speaker, SBOT – Advanced Civil Trial Course, San AntonioJuly 17, 2014
- July 11, 2014
- July 8, 2014
John C. Dickey, Dallas-based member of Dykema’s Corporate Finance practice whose experience includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, will be one of five presenters at a live two-hour webcast—“CFIUS and FINSA Hot Topics in 2014”—that will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, from 10 am to 12 noon (ET).
- “Immigration 101,” Dallas Area Paralegal Association Monthly Meeting, Presenter Heather FrayreJuly 8, 2014
- “A Tale of Two Committees: MEC and HR in Physician Peer Review,” speaker Kathy Poppitt, AHLA Annual Meeting, New YorkJune 30, 2014
- “The Affordable Care Act: Perspectives from Across the Bar,” speaker Catherine Greaves, Texas State Bar Annual MeetingJune 27, 2014
- June 25, 2014
- “Recent Developments in Electronic Payments Law,” speaker Erin Fonté, Payment Strategies for the Digital Age, Federal Reserve Bank of DallasJune 24, 2014
- “Recent Developments in Patent Law,” speaker Gale R. "Pete" Peterson, Oklahoma Bar Association, IrvingJune 21, 2014
- Bankruptcy: Get in the Game, Northern District Bench Bar ConferenceJune 20, 2014
- June 2014
John C. Dickey, Dallas-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, and Edwin J. Tomko, Dallas-based attorney in the Firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group, will serve as co-presenters at The Symposium and International Business Law Academy, a three-day event that will take place in Plano, Texas at The Center for American and International Law.
- Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing, panel member Derrick Pizarro, Nonprofit Technology Summit hosted by the San Antonio Area Foundation and the International Association of Microsoft Channel PartnersJune 17, 2014
- June 2014
Grant P. Gilezan, Detroit-based member and leader of Dykema’s Environmental Law Practice Group, delivered a presentation recently to the TriMas Corporation’s Annual Retreat for its Legal Team and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) executives. Gilezan’s presentation—“ Select Environmental Law Developments”—addressed recent regulations and cases involving a broad array of environmental matters.
- How the Women of Cox Smith Broke the Sound Barrier, Bexar County Women's Bar Foundation – Annual RetreatJune 13, 2014
- The 1111(b) Election: Advanced Mathematics and Strategies, ABI WebinarJune 12, 2014
- June 11, 2014
- June 10, 2014
Rex Schlaybaugh, Jr., Bloomfield Hills-based member and Chairman Emeritus of the Firm, and Brian Moore, also Bloomfield Hills-based and a member in Dykema’s Litigation Department, shared their insights and discussed best practices in a webinar—presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Michigan Chapter—themed “Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation.”
- “Oil and Gas Lease Analysis, Including Termination,” speaker Katy Moore, Gas and Mineral Titles Examination Course, State Bar of TexasJune 5, 2014
- “Cloud Computing: What Professional Service Firms Need to Know,” speaker Erin F. Fonté, TAGLaw WebinarMay 28, 2014
- May 27, 2014
- Commercial Lending Guidelines and Preparation of Loan Documents, Presenter, Arrowhead Credit Union, San Bernardino, CaliforniaMay 27, 2014
- View From the Bench, Federal Judicial Panel, ACI National Forum on Defending and Managing Aviation Claims and Litigation (Moderator)May 2014
- “Sufficiency of Evidence Standards,” speaker Phylis J. Speedlin, Advanced Evidence & Discovery CLE Program, State Bar of Texas, San AntonioMay 22, 2014
- Speaker, State Bar of Michigan Campaign to Empower Senior Citizens in Estate Planning Decisions2012, 2014
- Surviving Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage Standards, Vermont Bankers Association & New Hampshire Bankers Association Spring ConferenceMay 16, 2014
- How to Practice Before Appellate Courts and Administrative Agencies, 2014 ABA Spring Minority Counsel ProgramMay 15, 2014
- May 9, 2014
- Internet Resources for Collection Managers, National Association of Credit Managers Athletic Credit Exchange MeetingMay 8, 2014
- May 7, 2014
- May 7, 2014
- Chapter 15 Overview and Update, Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMay 7, 2014
- May 3, 2014
- Secrecy in Bankruptcy: Sealing the Record and Confidentiality Agreements, Panelist and Co-Author, State Bar of Texas, Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar2014
- April 30, 2014
- April 25, 2014
- April 21, 2014
- The Ability to Repay Rule, Kentucky Bankers Association Spring ConferenceApril 15, 2014
- April 14, 2014
- April 14, 2014
- April 12, 2014
- April 11, 2014
- “Impact of the Affordable Healthcare Act on Texas,” speaker Kathy Poppitt, 26th Annual University of Texas Health Law Conference, HoustonApril 11, 2014
- April 9, 2014
- April 9, 2014
- April 5, 2014
- “Sufficiency of Evidence Standards,” speaker Phylis J. Speedlin, Advanced Evidence & Discovery CLE Program, State Bar of Texas, DallasApril 3, 2014
- April 3, 2014
- “Obviousness/Non-Obviousness 35 USC §103” and “Legal Ethics and Inequitable Conduct,” speaker Pete Peterson, Patent Resources Group (PRG) Annual Spring Program, Bonita Springs, FloridaApril 3, 2014
- March 31, 2014
- March 29, 2014
- Southeast TAGLaw Meeting, speaker Erin Fonté, HoustonMarch 22, 2014
- “Unexpected Results – Primary or Secondary Considerations,” speaker Gale R. "Pete" Peterson, 27th Annual Advanced IP Law Course, DallasMarch 20, 2014
- "2013-14 Patent Law Update," speaker Derrick Pizarro, 27th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Course, State Bar of TexasMarch 20, 2014
- Intergovernmental Panel, Chair, AILA's Annual Midwest Conference, Chicago, IllinoisMarch 14, 2014
- “Water Law Report,” speaker Rene Ruiz. American Bar Association, Public Utility, Communications and Transport Law SectionMarch 12, 2014
- March 8, 2014
- Drugs and Devices - What's New?, ICLE 20th Annual Health Law Institute (Co-Presenter)March 7, 2014
- March 7, 2014
- March 5, 2014
- Texas Engineering Law Seminar, Speakers Court Allen and Pam HuffMarch 5, 2014
- "Panel for Women in Leadership Workshop: Succeeding as a Woman in the Workplace," speaker Kathy Poppitt, 15th Annual Conference on Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law, ArizonaFebruary 26, 2014
- “2013-14 Patent Law Update,” speaker Derrick Pizarro, Austin IP Law AssociationFebruary 25, 2014
- February 22, 2014
- Faculty/Planner, NALP Newer Professionals Forum "Management Foundations for Recruitment Professionals" "Planning and Managing Standout Summer Programs"February 20, 2014
- “Private Judging,” speaker Phylis J. Speedlin, ADR Section of the San Antonio Bar AssociationFebruary 20, 2014
- February 17, 2014
- "What Your Clients Need You to Know About Health Law: Health Law Regulatory Issues in Business Transactions," speaker Kathy Poppitt, State Bar of Texas, DallasFebruary 14, 2014
- February 12, 2014
- “Legal Marketing and your Future: Actively Planning for Success,” Legal Marketing Association, San AntonioFebruary 11, 2014
- February 5, 2014
- Worksite Enforcement, 12th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course Sponsored by the Texas State Bar, Houston, TexasFebruary 5, 2014
- February 4, 2014
- State Bar of Texas, Advanced Immigration Law Conference, “Advanced Admissions Issues – Employment-based Immigration,” speaker Edward RiosFebruary 4, 2014
- January 28, 2014