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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 7 results
8.07.25
Welcome to the June/July edition of At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup. We begin with highlights from our recent Automotive Legal Summit, a one-day event packed with valuable insights and dynamic…
6.30.25
Tap into the Pulse of the Industry! In less than four weeks, join in-house counsel and business leaders for a day of legal insight, peer networking, and high-speed thrills. Preview the Agenda at a…
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…
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 2 results
7.23.25
Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025
Join Dykema for an exclusive one-day summit for in-house legal professionals and business leaders, featuring legal insights, dynamic panels with OEM and supplier voices, and networking with peers…
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 22 results
8.12.25
This Week in Tariffs: August 12 (with Tina Toma)
Reciprocal tariffs are now in effect on dozens of countries—what now?The U.S. has implemented reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on select global trading partners, plus a 40% duty on goods…
7.25.25
This Week in Tariffs: July 25 (with Tina Toma and Damion Todd)
Is the U.S.–Japan tariff deal a win for American automakers? Starting August 1, tariffs on Japanese vehicles and auto parts will drop from 25% to 15%, following Japan’s $550B investment pledge in U.S.…
7.22.25
This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 22nd (with Tina Toma and Jessica Zelasko)
What does a 30% tariff on EU and Mexico imports mean for the auto industry? President Trump’s sweeping new tariff, set to take effect August, would impose a 30% duty on all goods imported from the…
Press Mentions 42 results
2.24.25
“Watch: Impact of the Trump Tariffs on North American Automakers”
Laura Baucus and Tina Toma were both interviewed by SupplyChainBrain for the video and print story, “Watch: Impact of the Trump Tariffs on North American Automakers.”
2.19.25
“Transportation Group Of The Year: Dykema”
Law360 profiled Dykema’s Automotive and Transportation Industry Group as part of its recognition as a “Practice Group of the Year” in Transportation Law for 2024. Dykema was chosen as one of only four…
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.
Press Releases 72 results
9.01.25
Dykema Named a 2025 Michigan Powerhouse by Law360
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that the firm was recognized as a 2025 “Michigan Powerhouse” by Law360. The recognition comes through the publication’s annual listing of…
6.25.25
Mike Carey Featured on Bloomberg Law’s Inaugural List of “Unrivaled" Litigators
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Bloomberg Law selected Michael Carey for its inaugural list of Unrivaled litigators. This new annual award celebrates litigators “who…
6.11.25
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,…
Publications 2 results
2.18.25
Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This…
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 14 results
4.23.25
Mike Carey, Mickey Stevens, and Connor Walby will all serve as featured presenters at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 2025 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Conference, which takes place April 23…
3.18.25
13th Annual Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit
Michael R. Carey and Jay D. Logel will serve as featured presenters at the American Conference Institute’s 13th Annual Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit, taking place March…
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…
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…
