Press Releases

Dykema represented Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI) in connection with the successful completion of its strategic transaction with flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE: FLYX), positioning Jet.AI to complete its transformation into a pure-play provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and artificial intelligence cloud services.The transaction included the spin-off of Jet ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Laura Baucus was selected for the 2026 class of “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Baucus will be recognized at an awards luncheon on Friday, September 18, 2026.The annual program recognizes women attorneys and judges for their excellence in the practice of law, leadership within the profession, commitment to mentoring others, and dedication to improving the justice system and their communities ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Lori McAllister, a nationally recognized insurance industry attorney, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Attorneys’ Liability Assurance Society (ALAS). ALAS is the country’s largest lawyer-owned mutual insurer, providing professional liability coverage to more than 220 law firms representing approximately 84,000 attorneys nationwide, including nearly half of the Am Law 200 ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, successfully represented a coalition of Michigan local government organizations in a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming that the Constitution does not require states to compensate former property owners based on the fair market value of property sold through a tax foreclosure. In Pung v ...

Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Warrior Technologies, LLC. The Debtor provides industrial and environmental services, including mechanical work, pipeline installation and repair, facility maintenance, pipe fabrication and installation, and general roustabout services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Midland, Texas ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, secured dismissal of all felony charges against Scio Township, Michigan, Supervisor Jillian Kerry before trial was scheduled to begin later this month in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.The dismissal came in State of Michigan v. Jillian Kerry, No. 25-000517-FH, pending before the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for Washtenaw County ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jacobus “Jake” Vollebregt as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate Finance and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Groups, resident in the firm’s San Antonio office. He joins Dykema from Quadrant Law Group, LLP, where he was a Partner advising clients on complex commercial transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Brent W. Procida as a Member in the firm’s Financial Services Litigation Practice Group, resident in the Washington, D.C., office. He joins Dykema after practicing at Venable LLP for more than 20 years.Procida is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on creditors’ rights and complex commercial litigation ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Len Wolfe was re-elected to serve for a third three-year term as the firm’s Chair and CEO. Wolfe’s next term commences on January 1, 2027 ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding, marking a century of service to clients, commitment to its people, and connection to the communities in which it operates.Founded on June 1, 1926, in Detroit’s Penobscot Building, Dykema has grown from a local business law practice into a national Am Law 200 firm serving clients across industries and markets throughout the United States ...

Dykema has been selected as counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of StopLoss, LLC. The Debtor provides logistics, response, and support services related to military stop-loss personnel and workforce management programs.The Dykema team counseling the committee includes William Hotze, Dominique Douglas, and Jennifer Cruz ...

Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, Avecina Medical, on its partnership with HCA Healthcare.Avecina Medical operates urgent care clinics that provide walk-in medical services for non-life-threatening conditions. Their clinics are designed to offer quick, convenient, and more affordable care compared to emergency rooms, without requiring appointments ...

Dykema is pleased to congratulate Wilmington Dermatology Center, PLLC, on its new strategic partnership with DermCare Management platform. Wilmington Dermatology, a North Carolina-based physician-owned dermatology, cosmetic, and clinical research practice, is a top Botox provider in the state and one of the highest-volume Botox and filler practices in the country, with involvement in more than 100 clinical trials. The practice was acquired by DermCare, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that a trial team secured a significant victory on behalf of client Kia America, Inc., in a high-exposure product liability lawsuit tried in the Orange County Superior Court. The jury overwhelmingly supported a favorable verdict for the defense, rejecting the plaintiff’s demand for $200 million in damages ...

Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation (AMT) Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is excited to announce the release of its Fourth Annual Automotive Trends Report ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Deborah D. Williamson has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Michelle Mendez Serviam Award from Texas, presented by The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing justice through legal education and professional development ...

Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, The Urology Group of Virginia (“TUG”), on its partnership with a strategic acquirer.TUG provides comprehensive urologic care across four offices, three associated hospitals, and one interventional radiology center in Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. region. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the practice has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care ...

Today Dykema, a leading national law firm, acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy in its acquisition of natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas, from Talen Energy for $785 million. The three natural gas plants are an approximately 1,710-megawatt (“MW”) generation portfolio located in the South Zone of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) market.This transaction supports CPS Energy's generation plan ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm and attorneys Eric Fingerhut and Jennifer Fraser were each ranked in the United States: DC Metro Area category of the 2023 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000 2023). The firm was ranked in the Bronze Category for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Joe DeHondt was selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2023. DeHondt will be featured in a special section of Michigan Lawyers Weekly on April 24, 2023. In addition, honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 21, 2023. According to Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Up & Coming honorees have excelled in the legal profession and are standouts among their peers in their first 10 years of practice ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that Jill Wheaton was selected as an inductee to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. As a member of the Hall of Fame, Wheaton will be recognized at a luncheon on April 21, 2023. In addition, a special Hall of Fame supplement will be published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly on the same day ...

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a contested Settlement Agreement last week in Indiana Michigan Power Company's (I&M) Integrated Resource Plan that resolves disposition of approximately $6.7B in electricity generation resources and allowing I&M to serve 131,000 residential and commercial customers in southwest Michigan ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, represented Cookies-n-Milk, LLC, a leading bakery and frozen dessert manufacturer based in McKinney, Texas, in its acquisition by JTM Corp., a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management. The Dykema team was led by Patrick Ryan and Dean Gould in the transaction. Founded in 1993, Cookies-n-Milk has historically produced fully baked cookies and other baked goods and more recently has become a leader in the edible cookie dough market ...

Buoyed by consumer demand and legislative support, respondents to Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends survey enter the year in a period of cautious innovation. The report compiled insights from key decision makers to understand what trends will have the greatest impact on the automotive industry in the following year and beyond. Following the release of its 2023 Automotive Trends Report, Dykema will host a series of webinars discussing the key legal issues facing the Automotive Industry ...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that Mark Chutkow was named a Fellow of the Oakland County Bar Foundation. Chutkow was recognized at the Annual Fellows Reception on January 30, 2023, at The Townsend. The Oakland County Bar Foundation is dedicated to ensuring access to justice and an understanding of the law in the community. They provide funding for legal services for the underserved. According to the Foundation, membership in the Fellows constitutes a professional honor ...