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Articles 3 results
5.13.20
Saving Midmarket, Closely Held Companies With Traditional Workouts
Sheryl L. Toby, Bloomfield Hills-based member in Dykema’s Business Services Practice Group, co-authored an article for CFO titled, “Saving Midmarket, Closely Held Companies With Traditional Workouts.”
2.04.20
Technology drives optimism for auto sector M&A
Cynde Munzer, Chicago-based member in Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group, authored “Technology Drives Optimism for auto sector M&A,” which was published in Automotive World.
8.26.19
Effectiveness of Contractual Receivership Clauses for Operating Companies
Sheryl L. Toby, metro Detroit-based member of Dykema’s Business Services Department and Automotive Industry Group, co-authored the article, “Effectiveness of Contractual Receivership Clauses for…
Blog Posts 9 results
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…
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.…
12.31.20
Safety and Regulatory Considerations of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
As ADAS technologies proliferate in a largely unregulated environment, human factors scientists are studying consumer adoption to a wide array of manufacturers’ offerings. Recently, in collaboration…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results
12.11.24
Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Dealerships
During this webinar we will discuss legal challenges and strategies related to navigating state oversight of manufacturer/dealer relationships, the challenges of a digital sales landscape, warranty…
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.
4.28.22
Dealing with Dealers – An Introduction to Automotive Dealer Laws
In this webinar, Dykema attorneys will provide an introduction and overview of state automotive dealer laws, including the types of conduct regulated, and the differing regulatory and enforcement…
Legal Alerts 4 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…
3.12.20
The Present Coronavirus Epidemic and the Law of Force Majeure: How to Assess Options
The supply chain effects from the global spread of the novel coronavirus have been building for nearly two months, and are expected to reach a peak in the near future. The effects have centered on…
One Minute Matters Video Series 1 result
11.26.24
Trump’s return to the White House means new tariffs are on the horizon, and the automotive industry will need to brace for impact. From duty drawback programs to supply chain reviews, Tina Toma…
Press Mentions 13 results
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
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.
3.02.22
Law360 Covers Dykema Victory in Manufacturer/Dealer Dispute
Dykema's representation of Ford in a manufacturer/dealer dispute concerning the Lincoln Commitment Program was mentioned in theLaw360 article, "Ford Exclusive Car Showroom Perks Not Price…
Press Releases 21 results
8.12.24
47 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 26 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
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…
6.06.24
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 2 results
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…
1.25.23
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…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
10.05.21
Laura Baucus will serve as a featured speaker at the ACG Detroit program, “Supply Chain Management: Navigating Through ‘Icebergs’…Disruption & Chaos,” on October 5, 2021, at the Birmingham Country…
Webinars 2 results
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…
8.13.20
Webinar: COVID-19 Automotive Outlook Survey Results: Driving the Future of the Automotive Industry
Dykema, MICHauto and The Right Place recently surveyed automotive industry businesses and professionals to better understand the challenges they are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
