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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…

12.20.21

Attorney’s Compliance Report Not Entitled to Attorney-client Privilege Under Predominant Purpose Test

Introduction The Minnesota Supreme Court said that a report authored for Polaris by regulatory compliance lawyers is not protected from disclosure by the attorney client privilege and can be…

11.22.21

Advanced Vehicle Control Systems & Human Error

Advanced vehicle control systems, including autonomous functionality, present novel liability considerations for the auto industry. While current law provides a useful framework to assess manufacturer…

11.03.21

Congress Proposes Booster Seat Safety Act—What to Know

Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Katie Porter, D-Calif. recently announced that they will be introducing the Booster Seat Safety Act to implement sweeping changes to regulations governing child…

4.30.24

How Evolving Technologies Impact the Auto Safety Regulatory Environment

Join Dykema for a webinar that delves into the latest developments in the legal and regulatory environment, providing key insights to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

5.18.21

Standing, Jurisdiction, and CAFA in “No Injury” Class Actions: Are Spokeo And Bristol-Myers as Helpful as You Think?

Dykema lawyers John M. Thomas and Krista L. Lenart will explore the pitfalls and complications in arguing standing and personal jurisdiction in “no injury” class actions subject to CAFA.

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…

9.19.17

Recent Developments in the Food & Beverage Industry and Lessons from Blue Bell

Dykema Cox Smith invites you to this exclusive update on the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting the food and beverage industry and what the food industry and its lawyers can learn from…

3.06.24

Law360 Profiles Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group as a 2023 “Practice Group of the Year”

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. 

12.20.23

Dykema Defense Wins Highlighted and Mike Carey Quoted in Law360 Article "Top Product Liability Cases Of 2023"

Dykema's Mike Carey was quoted in the Law360 article, "Top Product Liability Cases Of 2023," which names Dykema's defense wins as one of the top cases of the year.

7.11.23

Mike Carey Quoted in Law360 Story Discussing Top Product Liability Cases of 2023

Mike Carey was quoted in the Law360 article, "Top Product Liability Cases Of 2023: Midyear Review."

3.21.24

13 Dykema Attorneys Named 2024 Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 13 of its Texas-based attorneys have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

3.14.24

Dykema’s Houston Office Adds Trial Attorney Brad K. Howell

Dykema announced the addition of Brad Howell as a Member in its Product Liability Practice Group resident in the firm’s Houston office. Howell joins Dykema after practicing at MehaffyWeber for nearly…

3.13.24

Dykema Successfully Defends Nissan North America, Inc. in Product Liability Case in Houston

The Dykema team of Michael Carey, Daniela Gonzales Aldape, Clay Cossé, Melanie Fry, and Mickey Stevens successfully defended Nissan North America, Inc. in a three-week jury trial in Houston, Texas. 

4.11.24

Carey and Aldape to Serve as Speakers at the ABA TIPS 2024 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference

Mike Carey and Daniela Gonzales Aldape will each serve as featured speakers at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's (TIPS) 2024 Motor Vehicle Product Liability…

4.19.23

Black, Bush, and Whitefield Will Serve as Speakers at the ABA TIPS 2023 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference

John Black, Tamara Bush, and Derek Whitefield will each serve as featured speakers at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's (TIPS) 2023 Motor Vehicle Product…

4.07.22

Recent Verdicts & Legal Trends

Dykema’s Michael Carey will serve as a featured speaker in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s 2022 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference, taking…

6.14.23

Product Liability: Trailer and Vocational Truck Manufacturers

John Black gave a presentation for the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association’s webinar, “Product Liability: Trailer and Vocational Truck Manufacturers,” on June 14, 2023. Black provided a…

3.23.22

Attorney Client Privilege and the Predominant Purpose Test

Dykema’s Michael Carey and Mickey Stevens presented a Minnesota CLE web program on March 23, 2022. The program, “Attorney Client Privilege and the Predominant Purpose Test,” discussed the Predominant…

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…