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Articles 3 results
5.13.20
Saving Midmarket, Closely Held Companies With Traditional Workouts
Sheryl L. Toby, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Business Services Practice Group, co-authored an article for CFO titled, “Saving Midmarket, Closely Held Companies With Traditional Workouts.”
2.04.20
Technology drives optimism for auto sector M&A
Cynde Munzer, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, authored “Technology Drives Optimism for auto sector M&A,” which was published in Automotive World.
8.26.19
Effectiveness of Contractual Receivership Clauses for Operating Companies
Sheryl L. Toby, metro Detroit-based member of Dykema’s Business Services Department and Automotive Industry Group, co-authored the article, “Effectiveness of Contractual Receivership Clauses for…
Blog Posts 11 results
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…
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 3 results
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…
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.
4.28.22
Dealing with Dealers – An Introduction to Automotive Dealer Laws
In this webinar, Dykema attorneys will provide an introduction and overview of state automotive dealer laws, including the types of conduct regulated, and the differing regulatory and enforcement…
Events 1 result
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…
Legal Alerts 4 results
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…
3.12.20
The Present Coronavirus Epidemic and the Law of Force Majeure: How to Assess Options
The supply chain effects from the global spread of the novel coronavirus have been building for nearly two months, and are expected to reach a peak in the near future. The effects have centered on…
One Minute Matters Video Series 15 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…
Press Mentions 13 results
5.20.24
"How is new mobility reshaping the legal landscape?"
Laura Baucus was quoted and Dykema's 2024 Automotive Trends Report was highlighted in the Automotive World article, "How is new mobility reshaping the legal landscape?".
3.06.24
Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group was profiled by Law360 as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Transportation Law for 2023.
3.02.22
Law360 Covers Dykema Victory in Manufacturer/Dealer Dispute
Dykema's representation of Ford in a manufacturer/dealer dispute concerning the Lincoln Commitment Program was mentioned in theLaw360 article, "Ford Exclusive Car Showroom Perks Not Price…
Press Releases 24 results
8.19.25
53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
6.11.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm’s Automotive Product Liability and Class Action Litigation; Automotive and Transportation; Cannabis; Gaming and Native American Law,…
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 2 results
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 1 result
10.05.21
Laura Baucus will serve as a featured speaker at the ACG Detroit program, “Supply Chain Management: Navigating Through ‘Icebergs’…Disruption & Chaos,” on October 5, 2021, at the Birmingham Country…
Webinars 2 results
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…
8.13.20
Webinar: COVID-19 Automotive Outlook Survey Results: Driving the Future of the Automotive Industry
Dykema, MICHauto and The Right Place recently surveyed automotive industry businesses and professionals to better understand the challenges they are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
