News and Insights

1.31.22

Driving Into 2022

Laura Baucus authored the Industry Today article, "Driving Into 2022," which examines the top five legal trends powering the automotive industry.

8.25.20

USMCA Succeeds NAFTA Rule Governing Trade in North America

Washington, D.C.-based attorney Joanne Zimolzak, a Member in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice and Insurance Industry Group, and government policy advisors James Brandell and Andrew Buczek co…

March–April 2019

Price Fixing: 'It Was the Machines, Sarah!'

Dante A. Stella and Howard B. Iwrey, members in Dykema’s Business Litigation practice group, co-authored the article, “Price Fixing: ‘It Was the Machines, Sarah!’”, published by The Journal of…

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…

7.14.21

All Employers May Be Impacted by President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Order”). This sweeping Order affirms that it is the policy of the President’s…

1.06.21

Whistle While You Work: Congress Strengthens Protections for Employees Reporting Antitrust Violations

The President recently signed into law the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (S. 2258) (116th Cong. (2020)), which amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004. It…

10.17.24

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

During this webinar we will provide valuable knowledge and practical insights into legal challenges and strategies related to the topics below and more: Antitrust challenges to AI Antitrust…

4.27.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: ESG, Labor and Employment, Antitrust

This webinar will address survey findings in the ESG, labor and employment and antitrust sectors.

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…

9.24.24

SCOTUS Review and Preview

Join Dykema for our annual Dykema Litigation Institute (DLI) United States Supreme Court Review and Preview webinar.

9.15.20

Dykema’s 2020 SCOTUS Review and Preview

Join Dykema’s nationwide appellate team for our annual United States Supreme Court review and preview webinar. We will analyze and discuss trends from the last term; review decisions that will affect…

7.21.20

Effective Antitrust Compliance During the Covid-19 Crisis

U.S. antitrust enforcement agencies have recently encouraged businesses to engage in collaboration efforts to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, and rolled out a process to provide agency guidance…

1.27.25

FTC Increases Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Notification Thresholds, Filing Fees, and Civil Penalty Amounts for 2025

The Federal Trade Commission is set to increase thresholds for HSR pre-closing notifications by approximately 6% for transactions closing on or after February 21, 2025. This change, along with updated…

12.19.24

Justice Department Issues New Guidance for Antitrust Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued updated guidelines for corporate antitrust compliance programs. This alert shares some of the most important takeaways from this new…

10.25.24

5 Things You Need to Know: The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Rules

The Federal Trade Commission has introduced significant updates to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act's pre-closing notification requirements for certain mergers and acquisitions. These changes require…

1.29.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can the White House’s Funding Freeze Withstand the Backlash? (with Andy Buczek)

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…

1.13.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Does DOJ's New Antitrust Guidance Mean For Your Company? (with Howard Iwrey)

Is your antitrust compliance program ready for the DOJ’s updated standards? Having an effective antitrust compliance program may impact the Antitrust Division’s charging and/or sentencing decisions.…

7.24.24

“The FTC hones in on dialysis noncompetes”

Cody Rockey was quoted in the Axios article, “The FTC hones in on dialysis noncompetes.”

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?".

1.19.22

Jim Burns Quoted in Healthcare Dive Regarding Antitrust Regulators Looking to Modernize Merger Guidelines and Affects for the Healthcare Industry

Jim Burns was quoted in the Healthcare Dive article, “Antitrust Regulators Aim to Revamp Merger Guidelines, Signaling Threat to Health Sector Deals.” In the article, Burns discusses the challenges…

3.26.25

Court Rejects Holley’s Attempt to Amend Order Forcing It to Disgorge $2 Million in Ill-Gotten Profits to Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A.

As previously reported here, on March 27, 2024, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky issued a judgment stating that Holley Performance Products, Inc. [HLLY] SHALL…

2.11.25

Trial Attorney Richard P. Darke Joins Dykema’s Chicago Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Richard Darke as a Member in its Litigation Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office. He joins Dykema after practicing at…

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

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…

6.14.24

Understanding U.S. Antitrust Regulators’ Current Focus on Healthcare

Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey each served as co-presenters of the presentation, “Understanding U.S. Antitrust Regulators’ Current Focus on Healthcare,” for the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law…

1.25.24

"In Case You Missed it – Food Law Center Symposium"

David Graham and Howard Iwrey each served as featured speakers at the Mitchell Hamline’s Health Law Institute Food Law Center's virtual symposium, "In Case You Missed It," which took place on…

10.05.23

Antitrust Policy Under the Biden Administration

Joe Duffy will present, "Antitrust Policy Under the Biden Administration," at the State Bar of Michigan Antitrust, Franchising, and Trade Regulation Section's annual Fall Forum on October 5, 2023.

3.21.23

The Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Rule Banning Employment Non-Competes—What It Means and How Businesses Can Prepare Now

Join James Hermon and Elizabeth Voss of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Group and Howard Iwrey and Cody Rockey of Dykema’s Antitrust and Trade Regulation Group for this complimentary webinar.