News and Insights
Articles 14 results
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…
1.31.22
Laura Baucus authored the Industry Today article, "Driving Into 2022," which examines the top five legal trends powering the automotive industry.
1.31.22
Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?
Laura Baucus and Joe Duffy co-authored the Supply Chain Brain article, "Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?". In the article, Baucus and Duffy point out that while supply…
Blog Posts 17 results
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…
8.07.25
Welcome to the June/July edition of At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup. We begin with highlights from our recent Automotive Legal Summit, a one-day event packed with valuable insights and dynamic…
6.30.25
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…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 5 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…
9.19.24
Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Electric and Autonomous Vehicles
The emergence of new technologies brings about unique challenges in terms of liability for electric and autonomous vehicles. Join us as we explore how these topics continue to evolve.
3.14.24
During this webinar, we will provide insights on legal and tactical considerations as companies think about supply chain disruption and solutions and financial distress in the automotive industry.
Events 2 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…
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 13 results
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…
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…
3.17.20
Is Your Contract Virus-Proof? [Part II]
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States—and the world—commercial relationships are being thrown into disarray, resulting in the disruption of…
One Minute Matters Video Series 22 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…
Podcasts 1 result
9.19.23
Green logistics: unpacking the cannabis supply chain
Every link in the cannabis supply chain faces unique challenges that can complicate planning and potentially impact margins. From breeders to consumers, there can be critical regulatory challenges and…
Press Mentions 49 results
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.
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 33 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…
1.21.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that its Automotive and Transportation Industry Group was recognized as a “Practice Group of the Year” for 2024 by Law360. Dykema was chosen…
Publications 7 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 16 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…
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 6 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…
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…
