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- Thursday, January 7, 2021 | New ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards to Take Effect in February 2021
- Thursday, January 7, 2021 | New Michigan Amendments Allow Public Bodies to Continue Remote Meetings
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | Whistle While You Work: Congress Strengthens Protections for Employees Reporting Antitrust Violations
- Friday, December 18, 2020 | California Employment Law Alert: New Employment Laws Effective On or Before January 1, 2021
- Thursday, December 17, 2020 | EEOC Issues Technical Assistance Regarding Vaccination and Anti-Discrimination Laws
Dykema, with more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is a leading national law firm with a Midwest heritage that has been serving clients for more than a century. The firm, with offices in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington, D.C., is recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States. Dykema is a strategic partner and the firm of choice for many Fortune 500, middle-market and startup companies that are attracted to the firm's sophisticated practices, focus on practical solutions, quality lawyers and commitment to providing value.
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New Michigan Amendments Allow Public Bodies to Continue Remote Meetings
Dykema, January 2021
With the ability of public bodies to meet remotely under “any circumstances” set to expire on December 31, 2020, the Michigan Legislature recently amended the Open Meetings Act to extend any reason remote meetings through March 31, 2021. These amendments also now mandate certain safety protocols for in-person meetings held before April 1, 2021. If a public body meets before April 1, 2021, it must: Adhere to the Centers for Disease Control’s recommended social distancing and mitigation measures related to COVID-19, including remaining at least six feet from others...
New ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards to Take Effect in February 2021
Dykema, January 2021
Effective February 23, 2021, the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys are being replaced with the new 2021 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (“2021 Standards”). The 2021 Standards include a variety of changes which seek to further limit surveyor’s liability and provide better clarity. Some of the more notable changes are as follows: Various references to the word “shall” were replaced with “must” to reflect the United States Supreme Court’s decision inGutierrez de Martinez v Lamagno515 U.S...
Leonard C. Wolfe Commences Term as Dykema’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dykema, January 2021
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Len Wolfe has commenced his three-year term as chairman and chief executive officer of the firm. Wolfe succeeds Peter M. Kellett, who has served as chairman and chief executive officer since 2012. During his term, Wolfe pledges continued emphasis on Dykema’s dedication to providing clients with exceptional service through our practice groups, industry groups and client service teams—including fostering an environment that encourages our professionals to assess and develop new and innovative solutions for clients managing through the disruptions caused by COVID-19...
Dykema’s Growing Bankruptcy Practice Adds Basil A. Umari and Nicholas Zugaro
Dykema, December 2020
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Basil A. Umari and Nicholas Zugaro as senior counsel to the firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group in Texas. Both attorneys join Dykema from the boutique law firm they co-founded, Umari Zugaro, PLLC. Additionally, Dykema expects to expand its Bankruptcy Practice Group by adding more talent in the near future...
NextGen Financial Services Report
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NextGen Financial Services Report is published by the Financial Industry Group at Dykema. The Financial Services Industry has gone through a tremendous amount of regulatory and operational IT change in recent years, and with a new presidential administration more changes and developments are on the...
The Firewall keeps you up to date on the hottest legal topics in the ever-changing world of data security and privacy. As information security becomes a critical facet of all businesses and industries and the target of many regulators, it is important to stay apprised of new legal developments. The...
The Open Road: Automotive Law Blog
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The Open Road features legal thought leaders from all areas of the transportation economy including corporate transactions, products liability and class actions, insurance regulation, environmental compliance, and supply chain management. As the automotive sector faces new challenges from...
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