News and Insights

11.09.23

"Fresh Off Longest Labor Disruption in a Generation, What’s Driving Regulation & Enforcement in the Auto Industry?"

Mark Chutkow and Jen Beidel authored an article for Corporate Compliance Insights.

1.20.23

Troubled Auto Part Suppliers Should Sidestep Chapter 11 Filings

Sheryl Toby authored the Bloomberg Law Practitioner Insights article, "Troubled Auto Part Suppliers Should Sidestep Chapter 11 Filings." In the article, Toby explains why Chapter 11 is not the best…

5.20.22

Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology

Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…

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…

9.12.24

2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Antitrust

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, Howard…

9.10.24

2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Cybersecurity

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. With…

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. 

10.17.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Antitrust (Part I) and Risk & Litigation (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss the impact of AI in antitrust regulation, right to repair protection challenges, updates on hot topics in product liability litigation in the automotive industry,…

9.19.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

The emergence of new technologies brings about unique challenges in terms of liability for electric and autonomous vehicles. Join us as we explore how these topics continue to evolve.

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.

5.17.22

Potholes on the Compliance Highway: What Companies Need to Know About the New Rules for Disclosures, ESG, and Whistleblowers

Worried about how to navigate through all the new compliance, disclosure, and enforcement initiatives of DOJ and SEC, including climate and ESG (environmental, social, and governance)? Join Dykema’s…

4.21.20

Force Majeure and Manufacturing in the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised issues of force majeure in a wide range of businesses, prominently including manufacturing, where parties are encountering sharp disruptions both as buyers and as…

11.11.21

Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Event at the DAC

Join Dykema on Thursday, November 11, 2021, when we’ll provide a preview of the results of Dykema's annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall…

6.28.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Holds that Courts Need Not Defer to Agency Interpretations of Ambiguous Statutes

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, Sec. of Commerce, et al., overruling Chevron. This decision will have far-reaching…

12.21.21

Courtroom View Network Names Dykema’s Defense of Kia a Top 10 Most Impressive Defense Verdict of 2021

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Courtroom View Network (CVN) has recognized the firm’s defense of Kia in Perry v. Kia Motors as one of its “Top 10 Most Impressive…

7.26.21

Superior Court of California, Orange County Jury Sides with Kia America in Product Liability Suit

Dykema, a leading national law firm, successfully defended Kia America in a product liability case in the Superior Court of California, Orange County. On Thursday, July 22, 2021, after a two-month…

8.16.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is NHTSA About to Update Seatback Standards for the First Time in 60 Years? (with Clay Cossé)

In response to safety concerns regarding rear seat occupants, NHTSA just issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to gather feedback on potential updates to FMVSS 207—the first potential change…

8.05.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Can Businesses Benefit from the Demise of the Chevron Doctrine? (with Jimmy Azadian and Jason Hanselman)

The demise of Chevron deference is expected to impact every industry subject to federal agency regulation, including climate, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare. But it also presents a…

7.16.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Breaking Down NHTSA's Ambitious New Plan to Reduce Vehicle and Pedestrian Crashes (with Clay Cossé)

A bold new regulation from NHTSA aims to put Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) in every new passenger car and light truck by Sept. 2029. What does this mean for automakers? Clay Cossé shares key…

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

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. 

2.23.24

"How automotive counsel are responding to industry changes"

Tom Moga was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "How automotive counsel are responding to industry changes," which also references Dykema's 2024 Automotive Trends Report. 

8.12.24

Lisa Brown Named An “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Lisa Brown was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as  an “Influential Women of Law”. Brown will be recognized at an awards luncheon on…

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,…

6.06.24

Dykema Earns 16 Practice Area Rankings and 33 Individual Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that it received 33 individual attorney rankings and 16 practice area rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for…

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…

1.25.23

2023 Automotive Trends Report

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…

1.18.22

2022 Congressional Outlook

Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…

5.17.24

Emerging Trends in the Auto Industry: As Goes the Auto Industry, So Goes our World

Robert Ellis served as a featured presenter at the WSG (World Services Group) Americas Meeting 2024, which took place in Phoenix, Ariz., May 15-17, 2024.

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…

3.06.24

Joint Ventures between U.S. and non-U.S. companies for the Development and Production of EV batteries

Tom Moga will serve as the featured presenter for the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan program, "Joint Ventures between U.S. and non - U.S. companies for the Development and…

9.19.23

How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain Contracts?

Laura Baucus, Lisa Brown, and Sheryl Toby will serve as featured presenters for the Michigan Manufacturers Association webinar, "How Does the Recent Supreme Court Decision Impact Supply Chain…

1.19.22

2022 Consumer Financial Services Answer Book: Dykema’s Insights on Automotive Finance, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Regulation F

Join Ashley Fickel and Ted Seitz as they discuss their featured chapters from the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) – Consumer Financial Services Answer Book (2022 Edition). They will highlight key…

11.16.21

A Virtual Preview of Dykema's Annual "State of the M&A Market" Analysis

Please join Dykema on Tuesday, November 16th for a virtual preview of the results of our annual "State of the M&A Market" analysis, a premier survey cited by top media including The Wall Street…