When government officials show up, seconds count. Join Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation team on March 24 for practical guidance on responding to criminal search warrants, administrative ICE warrants, and warrantless visits. Jennifer Beidel, Mark Chutkow, and Sarah Douglas will share real-world scenarios and provide actionable tips to help plant leadership, HR, and legal teams act quickly, lawfully, and consistently when officials arrive.

Don’t miss this session. Register now to stay prepared.

CLE accreditation is anticipated for California, Illinois, and Texas. Contact Laiza Goytia (lgoytia@dykema.com) with questions.

What does the future of mobility look like, and how are automakers planning to get there? In this 11-minute interview, Tom Moga, attorney and Member of Dykema, joins Ron Hesse to explore key questions facing automakers:

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A new year brings fresh questions and new considerations for the automotive industry. It also marks a milestone for Dykema, as we celebrate our centennial this year. As we look toward the future, this Winter Edition of At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup offers a sneak peek at our Automotive Legal Trends Survey with results evolving as the survey closes later this month and a preview of what’s ahead.

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Right to repair laws are giving consumers and independent repair shops greater access to parts and information. While these laws benefit consumers, they also create challenges for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized suppliers, raising concerns about safety, privacy, and security. Intellectual property (IP) laws offer companies tools to protect their aftermarket business and maintain brand integrity.

Continue Reading 2025 IP Update and Year in Review: Navigating Right to Repair and What It Means for Brands in a Changing Aftermarket

A sudden change in State Department screening is triggering widespread visa interview delays, some extending into summer 2026. U.S. consulates are rescheduling confirmed appointments with little notice, potentially disrupting global mobility programs and critical automotive talent.  Employees abroad with expired visas may be unable to return to the U.S. Multiple visa categories are affected, and rescheduling options are limited.

Why automotive leaders should care: Visa interview delays can sideline critical engineering and mobility talent for months, disrupting launches, production schedules, and R&D timelines.

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The Industrial & Manufacturing sector is poised for strong M&A activity in 2025, with more than 20% of respondents in Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey identifying it as a focus. However, dealmakers are navigating challenges, including tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty, factors that are reshaping how deals are evaluated and executed.

Click here for a closer look at the trends shaping Industrial & Manufacturing M&A. Report Link.

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Optimism is building in the Automotive, Transportation, & Mobility sector, with 62% of respondents in Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey expecting more deal activity in the year ahead. Key drivers include supply chain resiliency, labor solutions, and technology integration, particularly around electronic and autonomous platforms.

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As the automotive industry heads into the final stretch of 2025, At the Wheel: An Automotive Roundup brings you the latest from Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility & Transportation group. In this Fall Edition, we catch up on trending topics, industry insights, and key takeaways from recent events, while giving a glimpse of what’s ahead.

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Trending Up: Smart Cars, Smarter Lawsuits 

The connected car has hit some speed bumps. In the wake of FTC enforcement actions that began in late 2024, the agency has continued targeting automakers for alleged misuse of telematics and geolocation data. This spring, at least one high-profile case involved claims that manufacturers had shared driver data with insurers without proper consent, sparking follow-on investigations by multiple state attorneys general.

These developments have also fueled a wave of class actions. Plaintiffs are challenging how companies collect, store, and monetize driving behavior data, citing state privacy laws and longstanding statutes like the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act.

Trending Down: Retrofitting Privacy Practices

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Trending Up: Lean and Mean Portfolios

The first half of 2025 saw many automotive companies narrowing their scope to adopt a more efficient approach to dealmaking. Instead of chasing every growth opportunity, companies are shedding non-core assets and leaning into technologies they see as essential to their long-term strategy.

The result: more carve-outs of non-core assets and more targeted acquisitions. For example, suppliers are doing deals in ADAS, interiors, and powertrain designed to align with shifting OEM needs. Going forward, expect more moves that favor depth over breadth.

Trending Down: Deals on Hold, Not Off the Table

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