News and Insights
Articles 5 results
1.31.22
Laura Baucus authored the Industry Today article, "Driving Into 2022," which examines the top five legal trends powering the automotive industry.
1.31.22
Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?
Laura Baucus and Joe Duffy co-authored the Supply Chain Brain article, "Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?". In the article, Baucus and Duffy point out that while supply…
5.01.20
Escaping Paper and Going Digital
Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Member and head of Dykema’s Financial Services Litigation Practice Group, and Beth Lyden, Chicago-based Senior Attorney in the firm’s Corporate Finance Practice…
Blog Posts 15 results
4.14.26
Spring brings renewed momentum for the automotive industry as companies respond to shifting market conditions, regulatory changes, and continued innovation. In this Spring Edition of At the Wheel: An…
4.09.26
Driving Forward: How Dykema Grew With the Auto Industry Over 100 Years
Dykema’s automotive work began with repossessing cars. Today, we’re helping clients navigate the legal challenges of vehicles that can drive themselves. Over the past 100 years, our work has evolved…
2.05.26
A new year brings fresh questions and new considerations for the automotive industry. It also marks a milestone for Dykema, as we celebrate our centennial this year. As we look toward the future, this…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 2 results
3.14.24
During this webinar, we will provide insights on legal and tactical considerations as companies think about supply chain disruption and solutions and financial distress in the automotive industry.
3.09.23
Supply chain woes remain top-of-mind for respondents. The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s supply chain disruptions (amplified by global unrest and inflationary pressures) continue to…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 3 results
4.21.20
Force Majeure and Manufacturing in the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised issues of force majeure in a wide range of businesses, prominently including manufacturing, where parties are encountering sharp disruptions both as buyers and as…
2.19.19
Please join Dykema attorneys Laura Baucus and Joseph Hickey for a presentation regarding challenges to the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), along with a discussion of CFPB…
7.17.18
The Future of Home Loans: eNotes and eMortgages
Please join Dykema for a discussion on digital mortgage loans, including the current state of industry use of eNote and eMortgages and an analysis of where originators, warehouse lenders, investors…
Events 2 results
7.23.25
Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025
The third annual one-day summit convened in-house legal professionals and business leaders across automotive, manufacturing, and affiliated industries to explore supply chain and tariff issues, EV and…
Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2026
Now in its fourth year, Dykema’s premier one-day summit returns in a shorter, sharper format with fast-moving sessions, actionable insights, and meaningful networking. Explore the issues shaping the…
Legal Alerts 7 results
5.30.25
On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) struck down the administration’s globally sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court held that the worldwide tariffs exceeded the…
6.11.20
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and its resulting adverse effects on the income levels of Michigan residents, a package of bills was introduced earlier this month to provide additional…
5.07.20
Automotive Manufacturing Workers Allowed to Resume Work Next Week in Michigan
Michigan Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77 today, permitting manufacturing workers to resume work as part of the MI Safe Start Plan. Manufacturing workers, including workers in the…
One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results
2.20.26
What’s Next After the Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision? (with Laura Baucus)
Since filming this video, the Trump administration has issued new tariffs under an alternative authority.
2.02.26
What Are the Biggest Legal Challenges for the Automotive Industry in 2026? (with Laura Baucus)
The Automotive industry is navigating complexities with tariffs, connected vehicle data privacy, AI liability, and more. But which issues matter most to you?
12.16.25
What Did Dykema’s Automotive Group Accomplish in 2025 (with Laura Baucus)
Before turning the page to 2026, here’s a quick look back at the thought leadership our Automotive Industry Group shared in 2025.
Podcasts 1 result
9.19.23
Green logistics: unpacking the cannabis supply chain
Every link in the cannabis supply chain faces unique challenges that can complicate planning and potentially impact margins. From breeders to consumers, there can be critical regulatory challenges and…
Press Mentions 25 results
4.11.26
“The 2026 Automotive Trends Report: Signals Shaping U.S. Automotive Legal Priorities”
Laura Baucus was interviewed by GlobalAutoIndustry.com for its story, “The 2026 Automotive Trends Report: Signals Shaping U.S. Automotive Legal Priorities.”
2.25.26
“After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, the Hard Work Begins”
Laura Baucus was quoted in the Corporate Compliance Insights article, “After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, the Hard Work Begins.”
5.02.25
Laura Baucus, Director of Dykema's Automotive and Transportation Industry Group, was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Law article discussing tariffs and the automotive supply chain.
Press Releases 36 results
4.13.26
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…
8.21.25
210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 210 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 guide and the Best…
8.19.25
53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
Publications 4 results
4.13.26
2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Supply Chain
Concern over geopolitical tensions (52%) has surged 23 percentage points from 29% last year, becoming the second most pressing issue among respondents. When combined with semiconductor and critical…
2.18.25
Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This…
2.14.24
Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…
Speaking Engagements 5 results
March 10-11, 2026
ACI’s 14th Annual Automotive, Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit
Laura Baucus and Jay Logel will serve as featured presenters at the American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit, taking place March 10–11,…
5.14.25
Laura Baucus will serve as a featured presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, which takes place May 14-17, 2025 in San Diego.
4.25.23
Legal Strategies and Safeguards: Navigating Distress Dynamics
Laura Baucus and Sheryl Toby will team up as co-presenters at the MEMA 2023 Strategic Insights Action Planning program taking place April 25 in Southfield, Michigan. Baucus and Toby's session, "Legal…
Webinars 7 results
9.19.23
How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain Contracts?
Laura Baucus, Lisa Brown, and Sheryl Toby will serve as featured presenters for the Michigan Manufacturers Association webinar, "How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain…
5.26.21
Supply Chain Challenges in the Automotive Industry, ACG Detroit
Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Director of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, and Mary Beth McGowan, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor, will participate in the Association for…
