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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 8 results
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.…
12.31.20
Safety and Regulatory Considerations of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
As ADAS technologies proliferate in a largely unregulated environment, human factors scientists are studying consumer adoption to a wide array of manufacturers’ offerings. Recently, in collaboration…
8.03.20
Results Are In! Dykema, MICHauto and The Right Place COVID-19 Automotive Outlook Flash Survey
The automotive industry is a critical component of the U.S. economy connecting a wide range of industries, from part and raw material suppliers to providers needed for the day-to-day sale and…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
11.14.24
Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Dealerships
During this webinar we will discuss increased state oversight of allocation processes and performance metrics, challenges of a digital sales landscape, and warranty reimbursement challenges.
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…
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…
Press Mentions 12 results
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…
2.18.22
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 2021. In the profile,…
Press Releases 18 results
1.19.24
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 2023 by Law360. Dykema was chosen…
8.11.23
46 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 25 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
5.24.23
Mike Cooney Elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates
Dykema is proud to announce that Mike Cooney, Director of the firm's Litigation Department, was elected to the Michigan chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
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…
