News and Insights
Articles 15 results
11.09.23
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 79 results
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…
1.05.26
Right to repair laws are giving consumers and independent repair shops greater access to parts and information. While these laws benefit consumers, they also create challenges for original equipment…
12.02.25
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…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 22 results
3.24.26
What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies
What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking: Guidance for Automotive Companies Government investigators don’t always arrive with the same authority, and a company’s response can significantly…
11.06.25
Connected Vehicles: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Compliance in Motion
Connected vehicles bring both innovation and legal complexity. This webinar examines cybersecurity risks, regulatory scrutiny, and the rise of privacy-driven litigation, highlighting practical steps…
10.08.25
AI and Mobility: Steering the Legal Road Ahead
AI is transforming mobility and the legal landscape with it. Tune in as we explore key challenges around transparency, responsibility, and regulation in an area where algorithms share the driver’s…
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
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 6 results
10.07.25
MEMA Morning Grind | Side by Side: Navigating Antitrust Risks for Supplier Teams
Join us in-person for a morning networking session in a casual atmosphere, designed for supplier teams.
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…
8.08.24
Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Insights Forum
The second annual one-day gathering at M1 Concourse brought together legal and automotive professionals to explore cutting-edge insights on EVs, autonomous vehicles, IP, and regulatory trends,…
Legal Alerts 22 results
9.25.25
Trump Administration and H-1BS — $100,000 Fee and Investigations of Labor Condition Applications
The Trump Administration has announced two major developments that will significantly affect H-1B employers and workers. While many details remain unclear, these actions reflect heightened scrutiny of…
9.25.25
Trump Administration Proposes to Weight H-1B Lottery Entries Based on Offered Salary
The Trump Administration has introduced a proposed rule that would significantly reshape the H-1B lottery by weighting entries according to the salary offered to the foreign national. Employers…
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…
One Minute Matters Video Series 30 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.
Press Mentions 51 results
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.”
2.14.26
Tom Moga was interviewed by GlobalAutoIndustry.com for its story, “The Next Auto Power Shift: Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy.”
7.10.25
Dykema's Jay Logel was a guest on MEMA’s Automotive Insiders podcast. Logel appeared on the episode, “What’s next for EVs?”, and breaks down what shifting policies mean for suppliers on the front…
Press Releases 114 results
2.26.26
Dykema Appellate Group in Motion at the Supreme Court
Dykema’s Appellate and Critical Motions Group is actively engaged in multiple matters before the Supreme Court of the United States, with significant involvement spanning merits-stage amicus briefing,…
1.20.26
Dykema has been selected as co-counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the jointly administered Chapter 11 bankruptcies of Ample, Inc. and Ample Texas EV, LLC.
1.06.26
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that its Executive Board elected 10 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2026. Dykema’s new members, their resident office, and practice…
Publications 8 results
10.30.25
2025 Trends Report: Annual Mergers & Acquisitions Outlook Survey
For 21 years, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of dealmaking in the U.S., consistently affirming a central truth: the M&A market reflects the health of the broader economy.…
10.30.25
M&A Sector Spotlight: Automotive
The Automotive, Transportation & Mobility sector is poised for M&A growth in the next twelve months, with nearly (62%) of respondents expecting increased deal activity. This optimism is largely driven…
10.30.25
M&A Sector Spotlight: Industrial & Manufacturing
The Industrial & Manufacturing sector ranks among the top areas for anticipated M&A activity in 2026. However, dealmaking in this space is not without its challenges. Tariffs and supply chain…
Speaking Engagements 19 results
3.12.26
Battery Safety 2026: Preventing Fires, Proving Safety, and Containing Claims
Connor Walby will serve as a featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s 2nd Annual EV Battery and Advanced Technology Supply Chain and Compliance Summit on March 12, 2026, in Chicago.
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,…
9.17.25
Trade & Tariffs: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next.
Tina Toma will serve as a featured speaker at the State Bar of Michigan International Law Section’s 2025-2026 Annual Meeting taking place from 5-8 p.m. in Detroit on September 17, 2025.
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
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…
