News and Insights
Articles 14 results
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…
1.31.22
Laura Baucus authored the Industry Today article, "Driving Into 2022," which examines the top five legal trends powering the automotive industry.
1.31.22
Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?
Laura Baucus and Joe Duffy co-authored the Supply Chain Brain article, "Will Automotive Supply Chains Face More Disruptions in 2022?". In the article, Baucus and Duffy point out that while supply…
Blog Posts 13 results
8.20.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Supply Chain
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, Laura…
11.12.21
Automotive in the Lead: Survey of Top Dealmakers Suggest Boom Times Ahead for Auto Industry M&A
For the fourth year in a row, respondents to Dykema’s 17th annual M&A Outlook Survey identified the automotive industry as likely to be the busiest sector with M&A activity in the coming 12 months.…
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 Drives Auto Webinars 4 results
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.
3.14.24
During this webinar, we will provide insights on legal and tactical considerations as companies think about supply chain disruption and solutions and financial distress in the automotive industry.
3.09.23
Supply chain woes remain top-of-mind for respondents. The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic’s supply chain disruptions (amplified by global unrest and inflationary pressures) continue to…
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 12 results
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…
3.17.20
Is Your Contract Virus-Proof? [Part II]
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States—and the world—commercial relationships are being thrown into disarray, resulting in the disruption of…
3.16.20
Are Your Corporate Documents COVID-19 Ready?
With many companies facing increased teleworking, supply chain issues, or health uncertainties because of COVID-19, your corporate documents and policies must be ready to address potential issues that…
One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results
3.04.25
As of March 4, 2025, U.S. companies will face 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, rising duties on Chinese imports, and sweeping hikes on steel, aluminum, and semiconductors in the coming…
1.29.25
What happens when the White House pulls the plug on federal funding? This week’s temporary freeze sparked immediate legal challenges, political clashes, and confusion among grant recipients. Now that…
12.12.24
One Minute Matters [Video]: How Do You Make Sure Your Patent Is Protected Overseas? (with Tom Moga)
What do you do when the patent meant to safeguard your invention is invalidated? If that patent is in China, this risk is becoming increasingly common. Tom Moga breaks down the factors driving this…
Podcasts 1 result
9.19.23
Green logistics: unpacking the cannabis supply chain
Every link in the cannabis supply chain faces unique challenges that can complicate planning and potentially impact margins. From breeders to consumers, there can be critical regulatory challenges and…
Press Mentions 47 results
3.27.25
“Michigan’s auto industry again begins scramble to mitigate tariff disruptions”
Laura Baucus was quoted in the Crain’s Detroit Business article, “Michigan’s auto industry again begins scramble to mitigate tariff disruptions.” In the article, Baucus highlights that the potential…
3.07.25
“Automakers face tough choice: Absorb tariffs or pass them on?”
Laura Baucus was quoted in the Automotive News article, “Automakers face tough choice: Absorb tariffs or pass them on?”
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.”
Press Releases 31 results
1.21.25
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that its Automotive and Transportation Industry Group was recognized as a “Practice Group of the Year” for 2024 by Law360. Dykema was chosen…
11.05.24
Dykema is proud to share that the World Services Group (WSG) appointed Laura Baucus as Chair of its North American Regional Council for 2024-2025. As Chair, Baucus will lead a series of monthly…
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…
Publications 4 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
3.20.25
Inaugural Summit on EV Battery Supply Chain and Compliance
Jay Logel will be a featured speaker at the American Conference Institute’s Inaugural Summit on EV Battery Supply Chain and Compliance, taking place on March 20, 2025, in Chicago.
4.25.23
Legal Strategies and Safeguards: Navigating Distress Dynamics
Laura Baucus and Sheryl Toby will team up as co-presenters at the MEMA 2023 Strategic Insights Action Planning program taking place April 25 in Southfield, Michigan. Baucus and Toby's session, "Legal…
5.18.22
Hitting the road: A Behind The Scenes Look At Automotive Distress Cases
Sheryl Toby will serve as a panelist on the ABA presentation “Hitting the road: A Behind The Scenes Look At Automotive Distress Cases.”
Webinars 6 results
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…
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…
