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- Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 2019 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey
- Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | How to Boost Business - and Employee Morale - by Partnering with Your Law Firm
- Friday, September 13, 2019 | Eleventh Circuit Rejects Expert Challenge to Clinical Judgment Decision in Hospice False Claims Act Litigation
- Friday, August 2, 2019 | The QOZ Clock is Ticking
- Friday, July 26, 2019 | Chicago Adopts “Fair Work Week Ordinance”
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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Attorneys

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Matthew R. CassarAssociate

A. Joseph Duffy IVAssociate

Matthew M. DybasAssociate

Andrea M. FraileyAssociate

Sarah S. HazimiAssociate

Kelly R. HoukAssociate

Scott R. KocienskiSenior Attorney

Milo R. MadoleAssociate

Giuliano D. ManciniAssociate

Theresa A. MunacoAssociate

Travis E. PlummerSenior Attorney

Nasseem S. RaminSenior Attorney

John F. RhoadesSenior Attorney

E. Carolina Rodriguez-HattAssociate

Bryce A. RuckerAssociate

Paul T. StewartAssociate

Ryan J. VanOverAssociate

Samantha L. WallsSenior Attorney

Boyd White III, IIISenior Attorney
Of Counsel
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Paul R. BokenChief Operating Officer

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Ellen K. KainDirector of Litigation Support

Christian R. LuethChief Financial Officer

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Tim TrunzoMarketing Manager
2019 Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey
Dykema, November 2019
The results of Dykema's Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey are in! This annual survey tracks the marketplace to gauge the direction of the M&A market and economy for the coming year. As with previous installments of the survey, our firm canvassed leading company executives and outside advisors in the M&A space to ask them to share their observations and insights into how the U.S. economy and domestic and global matters will impact the M&A market. Respondents expressed the highest level of optimism for the M&A market in the 15-year history of the firm’s survey. “Where U.S...
How to Boost Business - and Employee Morale - by Partnering with Your Law Firm
Dykema, October 2019
CHEAT SHEET Investment. Implementing a mentorship program between a corporation and a law firm does not require significant monetary investment, rather a considerable time investment. Diversify activities. After identifying and understanding the needs and profiles of participants, create activities that include trainings, CLEs, social events, and facility and firm visits. Benefits. A successful mentorship program can result in closer understanding and connection between the company and law firm. Thus, leading to greater value, efficiency, and effectiveness. Continue improving...
Dealmaker Optimism Remains in 2019, But Drops After Record Level in 2018: Impact of China Trade Tensions, Political Uncertainty Affect U.S. M&A, Broader Economic Outlook
Dykema, November 2019
A year after record optimism in the wake of sweeping federal tax reform in the United States, respondents to Dykema’s 15th Annual M&A Outlook Survey have tempered expectations for the M&A market, including some notes of pessimism about the broader economy. Thirty-three percent of respondents are bullish about the U.S. M&A outlook over the next 12 months. That’s down from 65 percent in the 2018 survey, which was taken months after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This year, M&A optimism levels essentially reverted to pre-2018 results. “Where U.S...
J. Michael Bernard Elected as Chairman of the World Services Group
Dykema, September 2019
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that J. Michael Bernard, Detroit-based Member in the firm’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, was elected as Chairman of the World Services Group (WSG) for 2019 – 2020. Bernard officially took over the Chairman position at the WSG 18th Annual Meeting, which took place in Washington, D.C., from September 4-6. WSG is the globally recognized resource for professionals and their clients to receive the highest quality, value and service from legal, investment banking and accounting services, with coverage in more than 130 jurisdictions...
The cannabis industry presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. Yet, entities looking to engage in this emerging industry face daunting levels of legal complexity and uncertainty. Moreover, state and local governments are constantly tasked with regulating an...
Homeostasis: Dykema's Health Care Law Blog
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We assist clients in maintaining stability while responding to ever-changing conditions in the health care industry. Health care providers and their supporting business partners must adapt and innovate in the face of evolving governmental and payor policy changes, scientific advancements, and...
Infrastructure Law and Policy Blog
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The Infrastructure Law and Policy Law Blog covers developments in four key infrastructure areas: roads and bridges, mass transit, sewer and water, and broadband internet. As governors, legislature, and local governments continue to grapple with these important issues, this blog will serve as a...
Labor & Employment Law Blog
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In the rapidly evolving field of labor and employment law, we know that employers need to stay informed about changes in the law, and how these changes impact day-to-day business operations. Dykema’s Labor & Employment Law Blog (www.laboremployment-lawblog.com) discusses important labor and...
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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