California Supreme Court Allows Bad Faith Claim Against Excess Insurers Absent Underlying ExhaustionFox Paine & Co., LLC v. Twin City Fire Ins. Co., 593 P.3d 832 (Cal. 2026).
Insurance Bad Faith Report, October 2026
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Wage and Hour Compliance for Non-Exempt Remote Employees: What Employers Need to Know
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Rising Bankruptcies Put Automotive Supply Chains Under Pressure
Earlier this summer, Dykema’s Danielle Behrends shared her perspective with Law360 on elevated financial distress across several industries and the importance of addressing liquidity, restructuring and operational challenges early.
China Auto: Beyond the Headlines
There’s no shortage of news coming out of China’s automotive market. Here, we highlight two articles worth a read and offer our take on why the developments matter for the industry, beginning with how foreign automakers are adapting to a
Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban Changes Pushed Back Until December 11, 2026
Takeaways
- Congress has delayed many of the new federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026, following enactment of H.R. 6500.
- The delay does not appear to apply uniformly, meaning some cannabinoid products could face
Two Conversations. Two Different Views.
The Dykema Drives Podcast is underway, bringing together perspectives from across the industry on the issues and developments affecting automotive, mobility, and transportation today.
Episode 1 | A View from the GC’s Seat
What’s Ahead for M&A in 2027? We Want the Automotive Perspective
What will drive dealmaking in 2027, and what could stand in its way? Dykema is gathering input for its annual M&A Outlook, and early responses point to growing optimism, but some persistent challenges.
So far:
- 57% expect U.S. M&A activity
California Federal Court Holds Insured v. Insured Exclusion Bars Coverage for Shareholder Derivative Action Brought by Former Director
A D&O policy’s insured v. insured exclusion applies to a derivative action where the shareholder plaintiff was briefly a director of the insured company, according to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California’s ruling in Gross
Delaware Superior Court Holds Bump-Up Clause Bars Coverage for Merger Settlement
A D&O policy’s bump-up clause bars coverage for a shareholder class settlement that effectively increased merger consideration, according to the Delaware Superior Court’s ruling in MSG Networks Inc. v. Federal Insurance Company, et al., C.A. No. N23C-01-103 PRW CCLD, 2026
The Dykema Drives Automotive Legal Summit Is Just Around the Corner
Legal departments today are navigating an increasingly varied set of challenges, often at the intersection of law, technology, business, and risk. This year’s Summit will take on four timely areas: crisis management, connected vehicles, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and high-exposure