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 76 results
11.20.25
Optimism is building in the Automotive, Transportation, & Mobility sector, with 62% of respondents in Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey expecting more deal activity in the year ahead. Key drivers…
11.04.25
As the automotive industry heads into the final stretch of 2025, At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup brings you the latest from Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility & Transportation group. In this Fall…
10.31.25
Trending Up/Trending Down: Data Privacy and Security
Trending Up: Smart Cars, Smarter Lawsuits The connected car has hit some speed bumps. In the wake of FTC enforcement actions that began in late 2024, the agency has continued targeting automakers for…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 21 results
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…
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…
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 4 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
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…
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 27 results
8.12.25
This Week in Tariffs: August 12 (with Tina Toma)
Reciprocal tariffs are now in effect on dozens of countries—what now?The U.S. has implemented reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on select global trading partners, plus a 40% duty on goods…
7.25.25
This Week in Tariffs: July 25 (with Tina Toma and Damion Todd)
Is the U.S.–Japan tariff deal a win for American automakers? Starting August 1, tariffs on Japanese vehicles and auto parts will drop from 25% to 15%, following Japan’s $550B investment pledge in U.S.…
7.22.25
This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 22nd (with Tina Toma and Jessica Zelasko)
What does a 30% tariff on EU and Mexico imports mean for the auto industry? President Trump’s sweeping new tariff, set to take effect August, would impose a 30% duty on all goods imported from the…
Press Mentions 49 results
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…
5.24.25
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, 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 111 results
10.30.25
Dykema’s 2025 M&A Outlook Survey Report: Dealmakers Anticipate a Strengthening U.S. M&A Market
For more than two decades, Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Survey has tracked the pulse of U.S. dealmaking. The firm’s 2025 survey, with responses from 216 executives, bankers, private equity leaders, and…
9.01.25
Dykema Named a 2025 Michigan Powerhouse by Law360
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was recognized as a 2025 “Michigan Powerhouse” by Law360. The recognition comes through the publication’s annual listing of…
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…
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 17 results
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.
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
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…
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…
