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 14 results
5.28.25
At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup – May 2025
Welcome to the May edition of 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…
8.20.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Supply Chain
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, Laura…
11.12.21
Automotive in the Lead: Survey of Top Dealmakers Suggest Boom Times Ahead for Auto Industry M&A
For the fourth year in a row, respondents to Dykema’s 17th annual M&A Outlook Survey identified the automotive industry as likely to be the busiest sector with M&A activity in the coming 12 months.…
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 16 results
6.23.25
How much will tariffs add to your construction costs?With 25% rates hitting key building materials like steel, brick, and lumber, developers can’t just plan for the usual delays and change orders…
6.16.25
A new PFAS reporting rule out of Minnesota could set a precedent for states nationwide. If you sell, distribute, or manufacture products with intentionally added PFAS—even as a component—you could…
6.16.25
This Week in Tariffs [Video]: June 16th (with Tina Toma)
Who's really driving tariff policy—the courts, Congress, or the White House?Just days after a lower court struck down the Administration’s tariffs, a federal appeals court hit pause on that ruling,…
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 31 results
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…
11.05.24
Dykema is proud to share that the World Services Group (WSG) appointed Laura Baucus as Chair of its North American Regional Council for 2024-2025. As Chair, Baucus will lead a series of monthly…
8.12.24
Lisa Brown Named An “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Lisa Brown was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as an “Influential Women of Law”. Brown will be recognized at an awards luncheon on…
Publications 4 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…
Speaking Engagements 15 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…
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.
4.25.23
Legal Strategies and Safeguards: Navigating Distress Dynamics
Laura Baucus and Sheryl Toby will team up as co-presenters at the MEMA 2023 Strategic Insights Action Planning program taking place April 25 in Southfield, Michigan. Baucus and Toby's session, "Legal…
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…
