News and Insights

1.31.22

Driving Into 2022

Laura Baucus authored the Industry Today article, "Driving Into 2022," which examines the top five legal trends powering the automotive industry.

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…

10.01.20

Safety and Regulatory Considerations of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Michael Carey, Minneapolis-based member of Dykema’s Products, Class Actions, and Professional Liability practice group and co-leader of the firm’s Mobility and Advanced Transportation Team, co…

11.04.25

At the Wheel: Fall Edition

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…

9.22.25

Trending Up/Trending Down: Advanced Mobility

Trending Up: No Hands, No Excuses With the release of NHTSA’s new Automated Vehicle Framework (AVF) in April, manufacturers of autonomous systems can see a more straightforward—if more arduous—path…

9.04.25

Trending Up/Trending Down: Artificial Intelligence

Trending Up: Liability by Algorithm Lawmakers and courts are shifting from theory to rulemaking as AI takes the wheel, bringing new questions about fault along for the ride. Recent legislation in 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.

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.

2.23.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: E/AV, IP, Government Regulations

Many respondents expressed an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, including increased government regulation and incentives and…

8.20.19

Absolute Liability and Res Ipsa Loquitur: Dangerous Legal Concepts Potentially Stifling Autonomous Vehicle Innovation

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…

1.30.18

Legislation and Regulation of Highly Automated Vehicles, Vehicle-to-Vehicle Warning Systems and Real-World Roll-Out

Since Dykema’s program one year ago, there have been major developments in federal and state legislation, regulation and policies for Highly-Automated Vehicles (HAV), including the all-new Department…

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…

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…

3.03.20

Is Your Contract Virus-Proof?

Dykema is closely monitoring the potential threat of legal fallouts in the wake of supply chain disruption caused by the novel Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). In the last month, companies…

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…

7.10.25

“What’s next for EVs?”

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…

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…

2.03.25

“Cyber security strategy: SDVs raise the stakes”

Dante Stella was quoted throughout the Automotive World's Software-Defined Vehicle Magazine article, “Cyber security strategy: SDVs raise the stakes.”

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…

10.13.25

Mike Carey Named to “The Power List: Business Litigation 2025” by Minnesota Lawyer

Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Member Michael Carey was selected for Minnesota Lawyer’s “The Power List: Business Litigation 2025.” The list recognizes the most…

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…

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…

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.

4.23.25

Carey, Stevens, and Walby To Serve as Featured Presenters at ABA's 2025 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference

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.

11.01.21

Watch: Protecting Supplier Contracts in Times of Disruption, SupplyChainBrain

2.10.21

Micromobility: Emerging Legal Issues, webinar, Practising Law Institute

Jesse Halfon, Ann Arbor-based attorney in Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group and Products Liability Practice, will present the Practising Law Institute’s webinar, “Micromobility: Emerging Legal…

9.03.20

Watch: State of the Automotive Industry — Now and Tomorrow, SupplyChainBrain