Michigan

  • August 11, 2025

    Feds, Wind Farm Backers Cross Swords Over Permitting Halt

    The U.S. government and opponents of the Trump administration's halt of wind farm project reviews have made their cases to a Massachusetts federal judge as to why they should prevail in litigation challenging the legality of the moratorium.

  • August 11, 2025

    Photographer Says Media Co. Misued His Bitcoin Photo

    A professional photographer sued financial media company Benzinga on Monday in Michigan federal court, accusing it of wrongfully using one of his copyrighted photos featuring bitcoin iconography in its online content.

  • August 11, 2025

    6th Circ. Bucks EEOC With Strict View On Client Harassment

    An employer can only be held liable for a customer's harassment of an employee if the company intended for the misconduct to happen, the Sixth Circuit ruled, a strict stance that breaks with long-standing U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines and other circuit case law.

  • August 09, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: Higher Ed, Big 4, Rising Stars

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including creative ways institutions of higher learning are monetizing real estate, second quarter takeaways from top commercial real estate brokerages, and profiles of two of the industry's rising stars.

  • August 08, 2025

    6th Circ. Revives Dodge Ram Drivers' Emissions Fraud Claims

    The Sixth Circuit signaled Friday that federal law doesn't preempt a group of drivers' claims alleging Fiat Chrysler and engine manufacturer Cummins deceptively marketed Dodge Ram trucks as being more environmentally friendly than they actually were, punting the dispute back to Michigan federal court.

  • August 08, 2025

    Man Wins Bid To Appeal Sentence For Gang Rape As Minor

    A 57-year-old man serving up to 150 years in prison for the brutal gang rape of a woman committed when he was 17 may appeal his sentence in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that sentencing minors to life in prison is unconstitutional, a Michigan appeals court said Thursday.

  • August 08, 2025

    6th Circ. Says Federal Machine Gun Ban Is Constitutional

    The Sixth Circuit has upheld a federal ban on machine guns, finding the prohibition to be in line with the country's tradition of regulating "dangerous and unusual weapons."

  • August 08, 2025

    Advocates Won't Ask Justices To Revive Net Neutrality Rules

    Public interest groups said Friday they have decided not to bring a high court challenge to the Sixth Circuit's decision to overturn the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, even as they called the ruling "spectacularly wrong."

  • August 08, 2025

    Administration Says States Can't Second-Guess ACA Changes

    The Trump administration urged a Massachusetts federal court to reject a request by a group of states seeking to stay implementation of new rules that will reduce Affordable Care Act healthcare marketplace subsidies and enforce certain enrollment restrictions.

  • August 08, 2025

    Mich. Panel Clears Way For Historic School's Demolition

    A Michigan appellate panel upheld a lower court's decision not to block the demolition of a century-old school building designed by a famous architect, rejecting arguments from a community organization that alleged a school district "rubber-stamped" recommendations or hid conversations about the district's decisions to destroy the building.

  • August 08, 2025

    Ford Can Arbitrate Some Claims In Hybrid Engine Fire Suit

    A Michigan federal judge has sent to arbitration six plaintiffs in a proposed class action alleging Ford Motor Co. sold hybrid vehicles with engine defects that could lead to fires, finding the automaker did not waive its right to arbitration by participating in earlier stages of the litigation.

  • August 07, 2025

    6th Circ. Halts FirstEnergy Production Of Bribery Probe Docs

    The Sixth Circuit on Thursday prevented shareholders of FirstEnergy Corp. from immediately accessing investigative documents prepared by BigLaw firms in the wake of a $1 billion bribery scandal, ruling that the utility company was likely to succeed in its claims that the disclosures were protected by attorney-client privilege.

  • August 07, 2025

    Judge Says Flood Exclusion Sinks Storm Coverage Suit

    A jewelry store's property insurer owes no coverage over claims for rainstorm damage, a Michigan federal court ruled Thursday, finding an exclusion barring coverage from water overflow due to floods was applicable.

  • August 07, 2025

    Michigan AG Fights Bid To Pause PBM Price-Fixing Suit

    Michigan's attorney general has said there is no reason to pause her price-fixing suit against pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics for a pending dismissal motion, urging a federal judge not to put discovery on ice. 

  • August 07, 2025

    Federal Courts Disclose New Cyberattacks On PACER System

    The federal judiciary on Thursday disclosed there have been escalating cyberattacks on its case management system, putting sealed and sensitive case documents at risk, and that it is taking steps to strengthen its security.

  • August 07, 2025

    Mich. Agency Can't Shake Suit Over Fights At Psych Hospital

    The Michigan claims court has ruled that the state's health department must face a lawsuit over the beating of a child at a state-run psychiatric facility because the complaint adequately alleged hospital staff took intentional steps that "directly and predictably" led to the fight. 

  • August 07, 2025

    6th Circ. Revives Whirlpool Stove Activation Class Suit

    The Sixth Circuit has reinstated a proposed class action alleging Whirlpool Corp. sold stoves with defective knobs prone to accidental activation, saying the plaintiffs sufficiently alleged that the company knew of the defect because the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission sent it consumer complaints.

  • August 06, 2025

    6th Circ. Rips 'Stalking Horse' Ploy In Drug Negotiation Suit

    The pharmaceutical industry will feel the sting of a Wednesday loss in a wide-ranging war over Medicare's power to negotiate drug prices, as the Sixth Circuit tossed a suit and accused one major company of utilizing a "stalking horse" to sue in a more favorable forum.

  • August 06, 2025

    6th Circ. Orders Redo Of Pension Fund Withdrawal Liability

    The Sixth Circuit on Wednesday said a pension fund's actuary must redo his estimate of a Michigan-based paving company's withdrawal liability, likening the actuary to an oddsmaker giving a bad estimate of how many points a college basketball team will give up in a game because he is "just rude."

  • August 06, 2025

    Judge Blocks Mich. Landfill From Taking Radioactive Waste

    A Michigan state judge on Wednesday blocked a Detroit-area landfill from accepting thousands of cubic yards of radioactive material stemming from the Manhattan Project, holding that it could be sent to a less-populated area and pose less risk.

  • August 06, 2025

    Mich. Panel Wary Of MSU Student's Hazing Law Challenge

    A former Michigan State University student may have an uphill battle convincing a state appellate panel to ax criminal hazing charges related to a student's death at a fraternity party, the judges on the panel suggested Wednesday.

  • August 06, 2025

    Ex-Homeowners Seek OK On Tax Foreclosure Suit Deal

    A proposed class of former property owners asked a Michigan federal judge Tuesday to give initial support to a settlement with several counties that would allow the ex-homeowners to receive the surplus profits they allege the county treasurers made selling their tax-delinquent properties.

  • August 06, 2025

    State AGs Want Final OK For $39M Apotex Price-Fixing Deal

    Nearly every state attorney general in the country has asked a Connecticut federal judge to give final approval to a $39.1 million deal to settle claims that drugmaker Apotex Corp. schemed with others to fix prices and allocate markets for generic drugs, noting that the Florida-based company has already made the payment.

  • August 06, 2025

    Detroit Tigers Settle Ex-Vice President's Age, Race Bias Suit

    The Detroit Tigers settled an age and race bias lawsuit brought by one of its former vice presidents in Michigan federal court Wednesday, closing the door on more than two years of pointed litigation.

  • August 06, 2025

    Toshiba Unit Can't Appeal Bench Trial Bid In Hydro Plant Row

    A Michigan federal judge refused Wednesday to clear the way for a subsidiary of Toshiba to appeal her order denying a bench trial in a dispute over allegations that the electronics giant botched a $560 million upgrade at a power plant owned by DTE Electric Co. and Consumers Energy.

Expert Analysis

  • 7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring

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    President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection

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    Several recent rulings make clear that the proportionality of additional proposed custodians will depend on whether the custodians have unique relevant documents, and producing parties should consider whether information already in the record will show that they have relevant documents that otherwise might not be produced, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Religious Accommodation Lessons From $12.7M Vax Verdict

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    A Michigan federal jury’s recent $12.7 million verdict against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan starkly reminds employers of the risks they face when assessing employees’ religious accommodation requests, highlighting pitfalls to avoid and raising the opportunity to consider best practices to follow, say attorneys at Williams & Connolly.

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    Exercising On My Peloton Bike Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    While I originally came to the Peloton bike for exercise, one cycling instructor’s teachings have come to serve as a road map for practicing law thoughtfully and mindfully, which has opened opportunities for growth and change in my career, says Andrea Kirshenbaum at Littler.

  • Mich. Ruling Offers View On 'Occurrence' Coverage Definition

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    As demonstrated by a Michigan state court in its recent decision finding per-wound insurance coverage for a school shooting, the amount of coverage available under occurrence-based policies often depends on how courts interpret "occurrence," say attorneys at Hunton.

  • Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation

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    Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.

  • Lessons Learned From 2024's Top ADA Decisions

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    Last year's major litigation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act highlights that when dealing with accommodation requests, employers must communicate clearly, appreciate context and remain flexible in addressing needs, say attorneys at Dechert.

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    Playing Esports Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Competing in a global esports tournament at Wimbledon last year not only fulfilled my childhood dream, but also sharpened skills that are essential to my day job, including strategic thinking, confidence and networking, says AJ Schuyler at Jackson Lewis.

  • How Changes In State Gift Card Laws May Affect Cos. In 2025

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    2024 state legislative movements around the escheatment of unused gift card balances and consumer fraud protections should prompt issuers to consider whether changes in company domicile or blanket cash-back policies are needed in the new year, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.

  • Health Tech Regulatory Trends To Watch In 2025

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    With an upcoming change in administration and the release of some long-awaited rules, the healthcare industry should prepare for shifting trends, including a growing focus on health data and interest in technology-enabled delivery of healthcare, say attorneys at Orrick.

  • The Securities Litigation Trends That Will Matter Most In 2025

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    2025 is shaping up to be a significant year for securities litigation, as plaintiffs and defendants alike navigate shifting standards for omission theories of liability, class certification, risk disclosure claims and more, say attorneys at Willkie.

  • An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025

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    As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.

  • Reviewing 2024's Crucial Patent Law Developments

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    As 2024 draws to a close, significant rulings and policies aimed at modernizing long-standing legal practices or addressing emerging challenges have reached patent law, says Michael Ellenberger at Rothwell Figg.

  • The Justices' Securities Rulings, Dismissals That Defined '24

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 securities rulings led to increased success for defendants' price impact arguments, but the justices' decisions not to weigh in on important issues relating to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act's pleading requirements may be just as significant, say attorneys at Skadden.

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    Fixing Up Cars Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    From problem-solving to patience and adaptability to organization, the skills developed working under the hood of a car directly translate to being a more effective lawyer, says Christopher Mdeway at Kaufman Dolowich.

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