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Articles 8 results
10.26.21
Advanced Vehicle Control Systems & Human Error
Michael Carey authored the Bloomberg Law article, “Advanced Vehicle Control Systems & Human Error.” The article discusses how increasing automated driving functions have created new legal challenges…
12.30.19
The top 5 9th Circuit civil cases of 2019
James S. Azadian, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice Groups, authored an article for The Daily Journal depicting his selection of the top five Ninth…
9.12.19
How does autonomous vehicle technology impact automaker liability?
Michael R. Carey, Minneapolis-based member in Dykema’s Products, Class Actions & Professional Liability Practice Group, authored the article, “How does autonomous vehicle technology impact automaker…
Blog Posts 10 results
4.09.26
Driving Forward: How Dykema Grew With the Auto Industry Over 100 Years
Dykema’s automotive work began with repossessing cars. Today, we’re helping clients navigate the legal challenges of vehicles that can drive themselves. Over the past 100 years, our work has evolved…
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…
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…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 3 results
8.20.19
Autonomous vehicles bring promises of enhanced safety, boosted personal productivity time, eased traffic congestion, and improved fuel economy, among other societal benefits. So what is holding us…
1.15.19
Critical Considerations: Autonomous Vehicle Product Liability and Potential Legal Risks
In the absence of new laws to allocate the risk of product liability emanating from the deployment of autonomous vehicles, that risk will be allocated in consideration of existing legislation and…
10.16.18
The Convergence of Automotive, Product, Class Action, and Consumer Litigation
Defect theories that begin in individual automotive product liability and consumer warranty litigation routinely find their way into class action litigation, but with a twist. The strict liability…
Events 4 results
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,…
8.03.23
Dykema Drives: Legal Perspectives for Automotive Innovation
The inaugural one-day event at M1 Concourse brought together legal and automotive professionals to explore trends in EVs, autonomous vehicles, data privacy, and compliance, while enjoying driving…
Legal Alerts 11 results
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…
5.07.20
Automotive Manufacturing Workers Allowed to Resume Work Next Week in Michigan
Michigan Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77 today, permitting manufacturing workers to resume work as part of the MI Safe Start Plan. Manufacturing workers, including workers in the…
One Minute Matters Video Series 24 results
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.
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…
Press Mentions 43 results
4.11.26
“The 2026 Automotive Trends Report: Signals Shaping U.S. Automotive Legal Priorities”
Laura Baucus was interviewed by GlobalAutoIndustry.com for its story, “The 2026 Automotive Trends Report: Signals Shaping U.S. Automotive Legal Priorities.”
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.”
2.19.25
“Transportation Group Of The Year: Dykema”
Law360 profiled Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Transportation Law for 2024. Dykema was chosen as one of only four…
Press Releases 77 results
4.17.26
Dykema Secures Victory for Kia America in $200 Million Wrongful Death Product Liability Suit
Dykema secured a significant trial victory on behalf of client Kia America, Inc., in a high-exposure product liability lawsuit tried in the Orange County Superior Court. The jury overwhelmingly…
4.13.26
Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation (AMT) Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is excited to announce the release of its Fourth Annual…
11.06.25
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 158 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 158 metropolitan rankings…
Publications 4 results
4.13.26
2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Advanced Mobility
Advanced mobility legal risks beyond product liability have undergone notable shifts from last year’s survey. Concerns over connected vehicle data privacy (44%) declined 16 percentage points from 60%…
4.13.26
2026 Automotive Trends Report Insights: Risk and Litigation
Litigation priorities beyond supply chain disputes highlight potential growing exposure from alleged product failure lawsuits and regulatory enforcement. Survey respondents continue to rank autonomous…
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…
Speaking Engagements 16 results
4.28.26
Chutkow and Logel to Present at 13th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit
Mark Chutkow and Jay Logel will serve as featured presenters at the 13th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit Hosted by the SAA in partnership with Stout on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Hyatt House in…
4.15.26
Mike Carey, Tamara Bush, Lyndsey Jackson, and Cassandra Nelson will serve as featured presenters at the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s (ABA TIPS) 2026 Motor…
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 5 results
9.10.21
Litigation Trends & Outside Counsel, Defense Research Institute Fire Science and Litigation Seminar
Sean Griffin will serve as a moderator at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Fire Science and Litigation Seminar. Griffin's session, “Litigation Trends & Outside Counsel,” takes place Sept. 10, and…
5.26.21
Supply Chain Challenges in the Automotive Industry, ACG Detroit
Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Director of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, and Mary Beth McGowan, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor, will participate in the Association for…
