Michigan

  • April 24, 2025

    Fallout From Ex-Football Coach's Alleged Hacking Spreads

    Three more universities were hit with lawsuits this week by students who say they were targets of a former University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens coach accused of hacking accounts to steal intimate photos, as the number of suits stemming from the scandal continues to grow.

  • April 24, 2025

    Mich. Judge Won't Halt Atty's State Cases For Retaliation Suit

    An attorney pursuing a sexual harassment suit against her former boss and mentor should ask the Michigan state court to stay allegedly retaliatory actions pending there, a Michigan federal judge has ruled, denying the lawyer's request to step in under the All Writs Act to pause the related actions.

  • April 24, 2025

    Mich. Judge Orders DHS To Restore Int'l Students' Records

    A Michigan federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore the F-1 compliance records for 10 international students, finding that they have demonstrated a likelihood of success on their claim that the action violated the Administrative Procedure Act.

  • April 24, 2025

    6th Circ. Says Hairstylists Must Arbitrate Pay Claims

    Hairstylists must arbitrate their claims that a barbershop chain misclassified them as independent contractors and denied them wages, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled, saying a federal court correctly enforced arbitration after severing its cost-shifting provision.

  • April 24, 2025

    Mich. Justices Deny Proposal For Reporting Suicide Threats

    A divided Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a proposed professional ethics rule that would have permitted lawyers to disclose a client's threat of self-harm as an exception to attorney-client confidentiality.

  • April 24, 2025

    Ex-Riverfront CFO Gets 19 Years For 'Vulgar' $44M Fraud

    A former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy who pled guilty to stealing more than $40 million from the nonprofit was sentenced in Michigan federal court on Thursday to 19 years in prison, the length of time he worked for the organization, and ordered to pay $48 million in restitution.

  • April 23, 2025

    NY, 11 Other States Sue Trump Administration To Block Tariffs

    A dozen states are seeking to block tariffs the Trump administration imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, claiming in a lawsuit Wednesday the tariffs illegally constitute unprecedented tax hikes on Americans and violate constitutional separations of powers

  • April 23, 2025

    Mich. Town Beats Casino's Suit Over Rejected Racetrack Plan

    A Michigan federal judge found the state's final horse-racing casino operator jumped the gun in spending $10 million on a suburban Detroit property only to see negotiations with local officials break down, stranding the company without a physical location.

  • April 23, 2025

    UMich Says It's Immune From Ex-Coach Hacking Suits

    The University of Michigan has said it is immune from claims brought by student athletes who allege the university failed to protect them from a former assistant football coach's alleged hacking of their sensitive information, encouraging a federal judge to reject the students' request for speedy discovery until a conference next month. 

  • April 23, 2025

    6th Circ. Calls Compassionate Release Change A 'Power Grab'

    The U.S. Sentencing Commission overstepped by telling prisoners serving unusually long sentences that they can seek early release due to changes in sentencing law, the Sixth Circuit ruled Tuesday, deeming the move "a heavy-handed and unseemly power grab by the commission." 

  • April 23, 2025

    Church Denied Injunction In 'Psychedelic Healing Shack' Suit

    A Michigan federal judge won't issue an injunction blocking alleged retaliation against a Detroit church in a suit claiming city officials are targeting their religious practice of using psilocybin, saying the church's leader hasn't shown she's likely to succeed on her claims or face irreparable harm.

  • April 23, 2025

    6th Circ. Preserves Enbridge's Pipeline Suit Against Mich.

    The Sixth Circuit on Wednesday said Enbridge Energy LP can pursue its lawsuit challenging Michigan's decision to revoke an easement for a natural gas and oil pipeline, rejecting the state's argument that it was protected by sovereign immunity.

  • April 23, 2025

    Mich. Judge Faces Ethics Complaint After Criminal Plea

    Michigan's judicial watchdog on Tuesday filed a complaint against the chief judge of a Michigan state district court who pled guilty to domestic violence charges for hitting his spouse, alleging that the jurist violated ethical codes for the criminal case and for disrespecting officers during the investigation.

  • April 23, 2025

    Hunting Group Denied Injunction On CDC's Puppy Import Ban

    A Michigan federal judge will not grant a hunting and fishing alliance's request to pause the U.S. Centers for Disease Control's ban on the import of young dogs, saying in an order on Tuesday the agency's effort to prevent the spread of rabies is a legitimate reason for the rule.

  • April 23, 2025

    Governor Taps Appellate Judge For Michigan Supreme Court

    Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Noah P. Hood was picked Wednesday to fill a vacancy on the state's highest court left by the chief justice's resignation this month.

  • April 23, 2025

    Vanderbilt QB Fights To Protect NCAA Eligibility At 6th Circ.

    Attorneys for Vanderbilt University quarterback Diego Pavia urged the Sixth Circuit to leave in place a lower court's rebuke of the NCAA's rule limiting eligibility for junior-college athletes, stressing that the disputed restrictions are a flagrant violation of antitrust law.

  • April 23, 2025

    Worker Claims Tech Co. Owes Pay For Time Spent Starting Up

    A tech company failed to pay employees for the time they spent booting up and logging into their computers before being able to start their work, a customer service worker said in a proposed class and collective action filed in Michigan federal court.

  • April 22, 2025

    Cummins Inc. Can't Dodge Engine Warranty Class Claims

    A Michigan federal judge on Monday said Cummins Inc. must face a trucking company's proposed class action alleging the engine maker routinely cites dust damage to refuse warranty replacements and repairs without determining if it really was the cause.

  • April 22, 2025

    Michigan Panel Remands Pot Cos.' Secret Meetings Suit

    A suit challenging a Michigan city's cannabis licensing program should get a new airing at trial court, a state appellate court ruled Monday, saying the lower court erred by finding that the cannabis selection committee was not a "public body" subject to the state's Open Meetings Act.

  • April 22, 2025

    Tech Co. Says Audi Infringed Vehicle-Tracking Patent

    A patent-holding company accused Audi of infringing a patent for location-tracking technology in a Monday complaint, the latest in a flurry of suits the company has filed against auto and technology companies.

  • April 22, 2025

    Eminem Publisher Drops Suit Over 'Lose Yourself' Pickup Ads

    Eminem's publisher on Monday agreed to drop a copyright infringement lawsuit alleging a Michigan Ford dealership used the rapper's song "Lose Yourself" in social media advertisements for a limited edition Detroit Lions Ford F-150 pickup without permission.

  • April 22, 2025

    Parker-Hannifin Workers Asked For Input On 401(k) Fund Case

    Parker-Hannifin Corp. employees were asked Monday to respond to a petition seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of their recently revived 401(k) plan mismanagement allegations.

  • April 21, 2025

    Teamsters Unit Drops Health Insurance Suit Against Mich. Co.

    A Teamsters local has dropped its lawsuit against a Detroit trucking company, indicating it will no longer pursue breach-of-contract litigation in Michigan federal court over the company's alleged failure to notify workers that they needed to sign up for health insurance.

  • April 21, 2025

    Trucking Co. Still Owes Most Of $10M Pension Bill, Court Told

    A Michigan-based trucking company has stopped making payments toward a $10 million bill owed to a Teamsters pension fund after partially withdrawing from the plan, the fund said in a complaint filed Monday in Illinois federal court.

  • April 21, 2025

    U-Visa Seekers Push For Class Cert. In Processing Delays Suit

    U-visa petitioners suing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over alleged unreasonable delays of processing their work authorizations sought class certification Friday, a few months after a Michigan federal judge revived the claims.

Expert Analysis

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    Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.

  • So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?

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    Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.

  • Notable Q3 Updates In Insurance Class Actions

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    Total loss valuation cases and labor depreciation cases dominated the past quarter of insurance class actions, with courts continuing to reject challenges to condition adjustments in the former, and a pro-insured trend persisting in the latter, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.

  • Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals

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    Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

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    Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers

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    In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron. 

  • Dissecting New Circuit Split Over SEC's Proxy Adviser Rule

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    The Sixth Circuit recently upheld the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's partial rescission of enhanced conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for proxy voting advice businesses, creating a circuit split over broader questions concerning the standard for assessing the legality of agency actions in general, say attorneys at Cahill Gordon.

  • Considering Chevron's End Through A State Tax Lens

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    States took the lead in encouraging Chevron's demise, turning away from Chevron-type deference in state tax administration ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision, a trend likely to accelerate as courts take a more active role in interpreting tax laws, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Recent Rulings On Metadata

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    Several recent rulings reflect the competing considerations that arise when parties dispute the form of production for electronically stored information, underscoring that counsel must carefully consider how to produce and request reasonably usable data, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Comparing Antitrust Outlooks Amid Google Remedy Review

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    As the U.S. Justice Department mulls potential structural remedies after winning its recent case against Google, increased global scrutiny of Big Tech leaves ex post and ex ante antitrust approaches ripe for evaluation, say Nishant Chadha at the Indian School of Business and Manisha Goel at Pomona College.

  • Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being

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    As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.

  • Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes

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    Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.

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    Being An Artist Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My work as an artist has highlighted how using creativity and precision together — qualities that are equally essential in both art and law — not only improves outcomes, but also leads to more innovative and thoughtful work, says Sarah La Pearl at Segal McCambridge.

  • How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources

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    Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.

  • Tips For Employers As Courts Shift On Paid Leave Bias Suits

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    After several federal courts recently cited the U.S. Supreme Court's Muldrow decision — which held that job transfers could be discriminatory — in ruling that paid administrative leave may also constitute an adverse employment action, employers should carefully consider several points before suspending workers, says Tucker Camp at Foley & Lardner.

  • How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment

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    Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.

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