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Articles 2 results
8.25.20
USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America
Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…
10.17.12
"State of the Automotive Industry"
On October 17, 2012, the Dykema Automotive Institute unveiled the results of its 2012 survey, “State of the Automotive Industry.” This comprehensive survey explores current attitudes and perspectives…
Blog Posts 3 results
12.21.23
Cannabis Banking Bill Faces Challenges as 2023 Ends, Hopes for Passage in 2024
In 2023, historic strides were made in the efforts to pass federal legislation to protect financial institutions that do business with the cannabis industry. The SAFE Banking Act is a bill that aims…
8.30.23
2023 Automotive Trends Check-In: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Government Policy
It’s been several months since we surveyed top automotive executives and insiders on the major legal issues facing the industry for our 2023 Automotive Trends Report. As the automotive world continues…
2.08.17
Banking Industry to Pursue Robust Policy Agenda
With the new Trump Administration and Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, Republicans have complete control of the executive and legislative branches of government for the first time…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
6.06.24
During this webinar we will discuss balancing innovation with responsibility, financial incentives, and stricter enforcement of emissions standards.
2.23.23
Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: E/AV, IP, Government Regulations
Many respondents expressed an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, including increased government regulation and incentives and…
3.03.22
Electric Vehicles: The Federal Government Charges Ahead
Join Dykema’s experts for an overview of the current federal government landscape for EV, focusing on the nature of the opportunities and how they may be influenced going forward, as well as on some…
Events 1 result
9.19.17
Recent Developments in the Food & Beverage Industry and Lessons from Blue Bell
Dykema Cox Smith invites you to this exclusive update on the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting the food and beverage industry and what the food industry and its lawyers can learn from…
Legal Alerts 19 results
10.26.23
New House Speaker Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2023
After 22 days and three others failed to garner the necessary votes, the House of Representatives elected relatively unknown Congressman Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson…
11.09.20
Understanding the Impact of the 2020 Federal Elections
After months of predictions of a possible Democratic wave, Tuesday’s election delivered mixed results. Joe Biden appears poised to narrowly defeat President Trump after one of the most contentious…
4.13.20
Treasury Further Expands Relief for Taxpayers in Notice 2020-23
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued Notice 2020-23 updating and expanding the relief granted by Notices 2020-18 and 2020-20. Notice 2020-23 postpones tax filing and…
Press Mentions 6 results
11.22.22
Andy Buczek Discusses What a Split Congress Means for the Auto Industry with Detroit News
Andy Buczek was quoted in the Detroit News article, "What a split Congress means for the auto industry." In the article, Buczek points out where the two major parties may have differing philosophies…
10.01.21
Andrew Buczek's Attendance at the Annual Congressional Baseball Game Mentioned in MLive
Andrew Buczek's attendance at the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C., was mentioned in the MLive article, "Retired Bay City cop gets birthday phone call from President Joe Biden…
2.23.21
Baucus and Buczek Speak About Chip Shortage in Automotive World
Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Director of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, and Andrew Buczek, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor, were quoted in the Automotive World article,…
Press Releases 1 result
10.17.12
2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry Challenges
The automotive industry is showing signs of recovery, but automotive executives still see a number of challenges in the year ahead, according to the 2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry…
Publications 5 results
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…
5.31.23
What's in the Debt Ceiling Deal? Here Are 8 Key Takeaways
After weeks of deliberation, a deal has been reached to address the nation’s debt ceiling. So what exactly is in this new agreement? Andy Buczek, James Brandell, and Mary Beth McGowan of Dykema's…
10.17.22
Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook
Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
4.18.12
Automotive Institute: Legislative and Regulatory Issues Currently Impacting the Automotive Industry
Please join Andy Buczek, Government Policy Advisor in Dykema's Washington, D.C. office, along with Ann Wilson, MEMA's Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, as they discuss legislative and…
Webinars 6 results
4.04.23
The Debt Ceiling – What You Need to Know Now
Please join Dykema’s Federal Government Policy Team as they review the history and possible outcomes in the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.
11.09.22
Post-Election Forecast: What Comes Next?
Join Dykema's Government Policy Advisors James Brandell, Mary Beth McGowan and Andrew Buczek as they review “What Comes Next?" after the election. Our team will review the opportunities and challenges…
12.10.20
Government Enforcement in the Biden Administration: Will Everything Old Be New Again?
After 4 years of adjusting to the government enforcement policies and priorities enacted by the Trump administration, many businesses now wonder what laws and regulations await under President-elect…
