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Articles 15 results

11.09.23

"Fresh Off Longest Labor Disruption in a Generation, What’s Driving Regulation & Enforcement in the Auto Industry?"

Mark Chutkow and Jen Beidel authored an article for Corporate Compliance Insights.

1.20.23

Troubled Auto Part Suppliers Should Sidestep Chapter 11 Filings

Sheryl Toby authored the Bloomberg Law Practitioner Insights article, "Troubled Auto Part Suppliers Should Sidestep Chapter 11 Filings." In the article, Toby explains why Chapter 11 is not the best…

5.20.22

Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology

Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…

Blog Posts 68 results

6.30.25

Automotive Legal Summit 2025

Tap into the Pulse of the Industry! In less than four weeks, join in-house counsel and business leaders for a day of legal insight, peer networking, and high-speed thrills. Preview the Agenda at a…

5.28.25

At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup – May 2025

Welcome to the May edition of At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup, where we showcase the latest insights and thought leadership from Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group. Get a closer…

4.28.25

At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup – April 2025

Welcome to At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup, where we showcase the latest insights and thought leadership from Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group. Get a closer look at the issues…

Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 19 results

6.26.25

If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia's Alternatives

As companies reevaluate their global strategies, many are looking beyond China for R&D, manufacturing, and market expansion. While China has long offered low costs and a skilled workforce, rising…

5.15.25

The Third Quake: Tariffs and International Trade Regulation in 2025

Since World War II and prior to April 2nd of this year, there have been two economic shocks that tipped the global economy into recession: The 2008 financial crash, and the 2020 COVID pandemic. The…

3.27.25

Advance Mobility: ADAS, AV, and EV Litigation and Regulation Issues

As the initial novelty of electric and autonomous vehicles fades, the spotlight has shifted to the increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment that governs them.

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 8 results

4.30.24

How Evolving Technologies Impact the Auto Safety Regulatory Environment

Join Dykema for a webinar that delves into the latest developments in the legal and regulatory environment, providing key insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

5.17.22

Potholes on the Compliance Highway: What Companies Need to Know About the New Rules for Disclosures, ESG, and Whistleblowers

Worried about how to navigate through all the new compliance, disclosure, and enforcement initiatives of DOJ and SEC, including climate and ESG (environmental, social, and governance)? Join Dykema’s…

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…

Events 3 results

7.23.25

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025

Join Dykema for an exclusive one-day summit for in-house legal professionals and business leaders, featuring legal insights, dynamic panels with OEM and supplier voices, and networking with peers…

11.11.21

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Event at the DAC

Join Dykema on Thursday, November 11, 2021, when we’ll provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall…

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Events

Join us in Chicago or Detroit as we provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street Journal, The…

Legal Alerts 20 results

5.30.25

Tariff Update: Federal Court Blocks Sweeping “Liberation Day” Tariffs, but Appellate Court Issues Stay

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…

5.08.25

Importers Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under FCA

The Department of Justice is ramping up its use of the False Claims Act to target importers accused of customs fraud, resulting in multimillion-dollar settlements across industries. From undervalued…

6.28.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Holds that Courts Need Not Defer to Agency Interpretations of Ambiguous Statutes

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, Sec. of Commerce, et al., overruling Chevron. This decision will have far-reaching…

One Minute Matters Video Series 21 results

6.16.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Are Your Products PFAS-Compliant Under Minnesota’s New Proposal? (with Grant Gilezan)

A new PFAS reporting rule out of Minnesota could set a precedent for states nationwide. If you sell, distribute, or manufacture products with intentionally added PFAS—even as a component—you could…

6.16.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: June 16th (with Tina Toma)

Who's really driving tariff policy—the courts, Congress, or the White House?Just days after a lower court struck down the Administration’s tariffs, a federal appeals court hit pause on that ruling,…

6.06.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: June 6th (with Tina Toma)

New 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are here—who’s feeling the squeeze?As of June 4th, Section 232 tariffs just doubled, hitting everything from cars to canned goods. And while these aren’t part of…

Press Mentions 48 results

5.24.25

“Importers in the U.S. Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under FCA – the False Claims Act”

Jen Beidel was featured by GlobalAutoIndustry.com for the audio interview, “Importers in the U.S. Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under FCA – the False Claims Act.”

5.02.25

Laura Baucus Quoted in Bloomberg Law Regarding Effects of Tariffs on the Automotive Industry Supply Chain

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. 

3.27.25

“Michigan’s auto industry again begins scramble to mitigate tariff disruptions”

Laura Baucus was quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business article, “Michigan’s auto industry again begins scramble to mitigate tariff disruptions.” In the article, Baucus highlights that the potential…

Press Releases 109 results

6.25.25

Mike Carey Featured on Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural List of “Unrivaled" Litigators

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Bloomberg Law selected Michael Carey for its inaugural list of Unrivaled litigators. This new annual award celebrates litigators “who…

6.11.25

Dykema Achieves Top National Ranks in Automotive, Cannabis, and Native American Law in Legal 500 U.S. 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm’s Automotive Product Liability and Class Action Litigation; Automotive and Transportation; Cannabis; Gaming and Native American Law,…

6.05.25

Dykema Earns 18 Practice Area Rankings and 35 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 35 individual attorney rankings and 18 practice area rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

Publications 5 results

2.18.25

Dykema Releases 2025 Automotive Trends Report: Navigating Industry Transformation Amidst Regulatory Shifts, Tech Advances, and Supply Chain Strain

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

2024 Automotive Trends

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…

1.25.23

2023 Automotive Trends Report

Buoyed by consumer demand and legislative support, respondents to Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends survey enter the year in a period of cautious innovation. After analyzing survey responses, the firm's…

Speaking Engagements 16 results

4.30.25

Automotive Industry: Driving Through Uncertainty

Sheryl Toby will serve as a featured speaker for the panel, "Automotive Industry: Driving Through Uncertainty," presented by Capstone Partners and Huntington National Bank on April 30 in Detroit. The…

4.23.25

Carey, Stevens, and Walby To Serve as Featured Presenters at ABA's 2025 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference

Mike Carey, Mickey Stevens, and Connor Walby will all serve as featured presenters at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2025 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference, which takes place April 23…

3.20.25

Inaugural Summit on EV Battery Supply Chain and Compliance

Jay Logel will be a featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s Inaugural Summit on EV Battery Supply Chain and Compliance, taking place on March 20, 2025, in Chicago.

Webinars 12 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…

1.19.22

2022 Consumer Financial Services Answer Book: Dykema’s Insights on Automotive Finance, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Regulation F

Join Ashley Fickel and Ted Seitz as they discuss their featured chapters from the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) – Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2022 Edition). They will highlight key…

11.16.21

A Virtual Preview of Dykema's Annual "State of the M&A Market" Analysis

Please join Dykema on Tuesday, November 16th for a virtual preview of the results of our annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street…