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Articles 2 results
8.25.20
USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America
Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…
10.17.12
"State of the Automotive Industry"
On October 17, 2012, the Dykema Automotive Institute unveiled the results of its 2012 survey, “State of the Automotive Industry.” This comprehensive survey explores current attitudes and perspectives…
Blog Posts 4 results
9.05.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Government Policy
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. What impact…
12.21.23
Cannabis Banking Bill Faces Challenges as 2023 Ends, Hopes for Passage in 2024
In 2023, historic strides were made in the efforts to pass federal legislation to protect financial institutions that do business with the cannabis industry. The SAFE Banking Act is a bill that aims…
8.30.23
2023 Automotive Trends Check-In: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Government Policy
It’s been several months since we surveyed top automotive executives and insiders on the major legal issues facing the industry for our 2023 Automotive Trends Report. As the automotive world continues…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
6.06.24
During this webinar we will discuss balancing innovation with responsibility, financial incentives, and stricter enforcement of emissions standards.
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…
3.03.22
Electric Vehicles: The Federal Government Charges Ahead
Join Dykema’s experts for an overview of the current federal government landscape for EV, focusing on the nature of the opportunities and how they may be influenced going forward, as well as on some…
Events 1 result
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…
Legal Alerts 20 results
11.08.24
Understanding the Impact of the 2024 Federal Election
The 2024 U.S. presidential election saw Donald Trump secure a decisive victory, becoming the first president in 120 years to be elected to nonconsecutive terms. Here is a look at how the 2024 election…
10.26.23
New House Speaker Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2023
After 22 days and three others failed to garner the necessary votes, the House of Representatives elected relatively unknown Congressman Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson…
11.09.20
Understanding the Impact of the 2020 Federal Elections
After months of predictions of a possible Democratic wave, Tuesday’s election delivered mixed results. Joe Biden appears poised to narrowly defeat President Trump after one of the most contentious…
Press Mentions 6 results
11.22.22
Andy Buczek Discusses What a Split Congress Means for the Auto Industry with Detroit News
Andy Buczek was quoted in the Detroit News article, "What a split Congress means for the auto industry." In the article, Buczek points out where the two major parties may have differing philosophies…
10.01.21
Andrew Buczek's Attendance at the Annual Congressional Baseball Game Mentioned in MLive
Andrew Buczek's attendance at the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C., was mentioned in the MLive article, "Retired Bay City cop gets birthday phone call from President Joe Biden…
2.23.21
Baucus and Buczek Speak About Chip Shortage in Automotive World
Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Director of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, and Andrew Buczek, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor, were quoted in the Automotive World article,…
Press Releases 2 results
10.29.24
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Brandell and Andrew Buczek were selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2024 list of "Top…
10.17.12
2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry Challenges
The automotive industry is showing signs of recovery, but automotive executives still see a number of challenges in the year ahead, according to the 2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry…
Publications 5 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…
5.31.23
What's in the Debt Ceiling Deal? Here Are 8 Key Takeaways
After weeks of deliberation, a deal has been reached to address the nation’s debt ceiling. So what exactly is in this new agreement? Andy Buczek, James Brandell, and Mary Beth McGowan of Dykema's…
10.17.22
Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook
Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
4.18.12
Automotive Institute: Legislative and Regulatory Issues Currently Impacting the Automotive Industry
Please join Andy Buczek, Government Policy Advisor in Dykema's Washington, D.C. office, along with Ann Wilson, MEMA's Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, as they discuss legislative and…
Webinars 8 results
11.21.24
Post-Election Coverage: Tax Policy Update
With Republicans in control of Congress and Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they are positioned to pursue an ambitious agenda with tax policy leading the way.
9.13.24
Tax Horizons – Looking Ahead to the Looming Tax Debate in 2025
Join our Washington DC Government Policy Team for the first of a two-part series examining the upcoming tax debate expected to be at the top of the Congressional agenda in 2025.
4.04.23
The Debt Ceiling – What You Need to Know Now
Please join Dykema’s Federal Government Policy Team as they review the history and possible outcomes in the debate over raising the nation’s debt ceiling.
