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Articles 8 results
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…
12.30.19
The top 5 9th Circuit civil cases of 2019
James S. Azadian, Los Angeles-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice Groups, authored an article for The Daily Journal depicting his selection of the top five Ninth…
9.12.19
How does autonomous vehicle technology impact automaker liability?
Michael R. Carey, Minneapolis-based member in Dykema’s Products, Class Actions & Professional Liability Practice Group, authored the article, “How does autonomous vehicle technology impact automaker…
Blog Posts 5 results
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…
6.30.21
NHTSA Requires Reporting of Autonomous or Assisted-Driving Vehicle Crashes
On June 29, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) issued an order requiring autonomous vehicle and advance driver assistance systems manufacturers and operators to report…
4.22.21
Hot Topics in Electric Vehicles: Battery Fires
The recent Tesla fire in Houston reportedly took four-plus hours to extinguish completely because of continued flareups. This highlights some of the challenges faced by auto manufacturers (and fire…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 3 results
8.20.19
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…
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…
10.16.18
The Convergence of Automotive, Product, Class Action, and Consumer Litigation
Defect theories that begin in individual automotive product liability and consumer warranty litigation routinely find their way into class action litigation, but with a twist. The strict liability…
Events 1 result
Dykema’s Annual M&A Outlook Events
Join us in Chicago or Detroit as we 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 Street Journal, The…
Legal Alerts 11 results
12.21.21
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…
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…
One Minute Matters Video Series 4 results
10.18.24
New technologies continue to drive automotive M&A, particularly those that automakers struggle to build on their own. Laura Baucus shares three key findings from Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook…
8.16.24
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…
7.16.24
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…
Press Mentions 40 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.
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,…
9.07.21
Trio of Dykema Attorneys Set to Moderate Multiple DRI Seminar Sessions Sept. 9-11
Jeff Cox, Dommond Lonnie, and Sean Griffin will all serve as moderators in various Defense Research Institute (DRI) seminars taking place September 9-11, 2021.
Press Releases 63 results
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
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…
Publications 1 result
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…
Speaking Engagements 12 results
4.11.24
Mike Carey, Daniela Gonzales Aldape, and Mickey Stevens will each serve as featured speakers at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section's (TIPS) 2024 Motor Vehicle…
4.19.23
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…
2.26.18
Dykema lawyer and Leader of the Firm's Environmental Practice Group, Grant Gilezan, will speak at the 2012 Motor Vehicle Metals & Resins Conference. The event, which is co-sponsored by Dykema, takes…
Webinars 5 results
9.10.21
Litigation Trends & Outside Counsel, Defense Research Institute Fire Science and Litigation Seminar
Sean Griffin will serve as a moderator at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Fire Science and Litigation Seminar. Griffin's session, “Litigation Trends & Outside Counsel,” takes place Sept. 10, and…
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…
