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 66 results
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…
2.06.25
NHTSA 2024 Year in Review: Investigations and Recalls by the Numbers
NHTSA made waves in 2024 with a surge in investigations and a push for tougher enforcement. From digging into new data sources to questioning software-only fixes, the agency is shaping the future of…
9.19.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Dealerships
Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Ashley…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 18 results
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.
12.11.24
Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Dealerships
During this webinar we will discuss legal challenges and strategies related to navigating state oversight of manufacturer/dealer relationships, the challenges of a digital sales landscape, warranty…
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 2 results
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 18 results
6.28.24
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…
12.21.21
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Courtroom View Network (CVN) has recognized the firm’s defense of Kia in Perry v. Kia Motors as one of its “Top 10 Most Impressive…
7.26.21
Superior Court of California, Orange County Jury Sides with Kia America in Product Liability Suit
Dykema, a leading national law firm, successfully defended Kia America in a product liability case in the Superior Court of California, Orange County. On Thursday, July 22, 2021, after a two-month…
One Minute Matters Video Series 11 results
3.04.25
As of March 4, 2025, U.S. companies will face 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, rising duties on Chinese imports, and sweeping hikes on steel, aluminum, and semiconductors in the coming…
1.29.25
What happens when the White House pulls the plug on federal funding? This week’s temporary freeze sparked immediate legal challenges, political clashes, and confusion among grant recipients. Now that…
12.12.24
One Minute Matters [Video]: How Do You Make Sure Your Patent Is Protected Overseas? (with Tom Moga)
What do you do when the patent meant to safeguard your invention is invalidated? If that patent is in China, this risk is becoming increasingly common. Tom Moga breaks down the factors driving this…
Press Mentions 46 results
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…
3.07.25
“Automakers face tough choice: Absorb tariffs or pass them on?”
Laura Baucus was quoted in the Automotive News article, “Automakers face tough choice: Absorb tariffs or pass them on?”
2.24.25
“Watch: Impact of the Trump Tariffs on North American Automakers”
Laura Baucus and Tina Toma were both interviewed by SupplyChainBrain for the video and print story, “Watch: Impact of the Trump Tariffs on North American Automakers.”
Press Releases 106 results
3.26.25
As previously reported here, on March 27, 2024, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky issued a judgment stating that Holley Performance Products, Inc. [HLLY] SHALL…
3.20.25
Four Dykema Attorneys Selected for 2025 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards
Four Dykema attorneys were selected to serve on various Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2025. According to Law360, the editorial advisory boards provide feedback on the outlet's coverage and…
3.04.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly selected Daniel Schairbaum as a “Go To Lawyer” for Commercial Real Estate Law.
Publications 5 results
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…
1.25.23
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
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
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…
