While the constitutionality of Michigan’s new marijuana wholesale tax is being reviewed by the Michigan Court of Claims, the Michigan Department of Treasury has released what Treasury is calling “preliminary information” and FAQs about the administration of the
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New 2026 California Employment Laws: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves
The 2026 statutes enacted by the legislature that impact employment are fewer in number than in prior years. Still, California employers need to be aware that the new 2026 employment laws focus on strengthening existing laws to further expand employee
Navigating a Complex Market
The Industrial & Manufacturing sector is poised for strong M&A activity in 2025, with more than 20% of respondents in Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey identifying it as a focus. However, dealmakers are navigating challenges, including tariffs, supply chain disruptions,
Automotive M&A: What’s Ahead
Optimism is building in the Automotive, Transportation, & Mobility sector, with 62% of respondents in Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey expecting more deal activity in the year ahead. Key drivers include supply chain resiliency, labor solutions, and technology integration, particularly
Supreme Court Weighs Prohibition on Criminal Defense Attorney-Client Communication
On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Villarreal v. Texas (No. 24-557) to consider a constitutional question that could significantly affect criminal defendants’ Sixth Amendment protections. The Justices are poised to decide whether a trial court
November Grant Alerts
Little v. Hecox
The Court will consider whether Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which limits participation in female athletic teams to biological females, violates the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. The Ninth Circuit’s injunction preserved participation rights for
Supreme Court Hears First Amendment Challenge to Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban
On October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a case that tests the extent of First Amendment protections for regulated professionals. After a divided Tenth Circuit panel rejected a challenge to Colorado’s so-called Minor
FTC Signals Continued Scrutiny of Employee Non-Compete Agreements
Takeaways
- The FTC’s withdrawal of its broad non-compete ban does not signal a retreat from enforcement—in fact, the agency is sharpening its focus.
- Recent FTC actions show a clear shift toward targeted, case-by-case challenges to non-compete agreements deemed unfair or
At the Wheel: Fall Edition
As the automotive industry heads into the final stretch of 2025, At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup brings you the latest from Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility & Transportation group. In this Fall Edition, we catch up on trending topics, industry insights,
Trending Up/Trending Down: Data Privacy and Security
Trending Up: Smart Cars, Smarter Lawsuits
The connected car has hit some speed bumps. In the wake of FTC enforcement actions that began in late 2024, the agency has continued targeting automakers for alleged misuse of telematics and geolocation data.