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8.29.24

2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Electric Vehicles

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, Grant…

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…

9.27.20

Brian Smith Quoted in Crain’s Detroit Business Article on Defense Against Employee Liabilities Related to COVID-19

Brian Smith, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Litigation Department, was quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business article “On the Hook for COVID? Following Protocols is Best Defense Against…

9.06.20

Brian Smith Discusses Proposed Michigan COVID Liability Laws in Crain’s Detroit Business

Brian Smith, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema’s Litigation Department, was quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business article, “Covered in case of COVID? House debates new liability protections for…

1.13.20

Brian Smith, Laura Baucus and Mark Malven Contribute to Autonomous Vehicle Article by Chambers Associate

Dykema Automotive Industry Group members Brian Smith, Laura Baucus and Mark Malven each contributed to the Chambers Associate article “The rise of self-driving cars: the expert view from Dykema.”

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

6.12.24

Legal 500 U.S. 2024 Ranks Dykema Among Nation’s Best in Automotive, Cannabis, and Native American Law

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,…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

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…

12.10.20

COVID Risk in a Changing Environment – A Scientific and Legal Update, Exponent

Brian Smith, Bloomfield Hills-based Member in Dykema’s Litigation Practice group, served as a featured presenter for Exponent’s webinar, “COVID Risk in a Changing Environment – A Scientific and Legal…

6.11.20

COVID-19 Premises Liability Concerns: What You Need to Know

Dykema and Exponent discussed premise liability implications for COVID-19 in the workplace. During this program, Exponent scientists Michael McCoy, M.S., CIH, DABT and Michael Posson, M.P.H., CIH…