Michigan

  • February 26, 2026

    Walmart Will Pay Up To $100M To End FTC's Driver Pay Suit

    The Federal Trade Commission and 11 states have reached a $100 million deal with Walmart to settle claims the company misled its "Spark" delivery program drivers over the amount they would be paid, and deceived customers over how much of the tips they paid would go to their drivers, the agency announced Thursday.

  • February 25, 2026

    DHS Sacked Anti-Terror Grants To 'Punish' States, Suit Says

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its Federal Emergency Management Agency have unlawfully and abruptly terminated millions in funds meant to combat terrorism to punish states "disfavored" by the Trump administration, attorneys general for six states alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  • February 25, 2026

    EPA's Cancellation Of Solar Program Is Illegal, States Say

    A coalition of states has urged a Washington federal court to bar the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from clawing back roughly $3 billion in federal funding for solar energy projects, arguing it can't rescind funds already obligated.

  • February 25, 2026

    $17.9M Drug Price-Fixing Deal Advances Despite Objections

    A Connecticut federal judge on Wednesday advanced a $17.9 million generic drug price-fixing settlement between 48 states and territories and pharmaceutical companies Bausch Health US LLC, Bausch Health Americas Inc. and Lannett Co. Inc., sidelining objections by consumers suing separately in a Pennsylvania multidistrict litigation case.

  • February 25, 2026

    6th Circ. Says All Of Paralegal's Bias Suit Is Arbitration-Exempt

    The Sixth Circuit ruled Wednesday that Adams and Reese LLP can't send a fired paralegal's sex harassment and disability bias suit to arbitration, ruling that a law that bars mandatory out-of-court resolutions for sexual harassment cases applies to the entirety of her lawsuit.

  • February 25, 2026

    Enbridge Cites 'Painful' Risk In Bid To Delay Line Shutdown

    Enbridge Energy LP insists that a Wisconsin federal court has the authority to pause a looming shutdown of a portion of its Line 5 pipeline, telling a judge that keeping the crude oil and natural gas liquids line running amid an appeal would prevent "painful, irreparable harm" to consumers, workers and energy markets in the U.S. and Canada.

  • February 25, 2026

    Justices Skeptical That Mich. Tax Sale Is Unconstitutional

    U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday that a Michigan county violated the U.S. Constitution when it took the title to a home over a tax debt, then sold the home at a low price and refunded only that amount to the homeowner.

  • February 25, 2026

    Community College, Gov't End Penalty Fight Over Late W-2s

    A Michigan community college that missed the deadline for filing employee wage forms with the IRS while its president was seriously ill struck a deal with the federal government to recover part of a late-filing penalty it had challenged, closing a suit in federal court.

  • February 25, 2026

    Feds Sue Mich. Exotic Pet Dealer Over Inspections

    The U.S. Department of Justice sued an exotic pet dealer in Michigan that sells animals including Swedish ducklings and spotted hyenas, alleging that the company repeatedly refused to allow federal inspectors to check on the animals' well-being in violation of the Animal Welfare Act.

  • February 25, 2026

    9th Circ. Rules K-12 Mental Health Grants Must Continue

    The U.S. Department of Education must fund K-12 mental health grants given to public schools to help students cope with school shootings, the Ninth Circuit ruled, denying the agency's emergency request to pause a lower court's permanent injunction pending an appeal. 

  • February 25, 2026

    Live Nation Judge Not 'Inclined' To Delay Trial For Appeal

    A Manhattan federal judge said Wednesday he is likely to deny counsel for Live Nation's request to appeal rulings sending the government's monopolization claims to trial, after antitrust regulators called that request a "desperate plea" for a delay.

  • February 24, 2026

    Ariz., Calif. Lead Suit Over 'Senseless' HHS Vaccine Overhaul

    Arizona and California are leading a coalition of states challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to cut vaccine recommendations for American children, alleging in a lawsuit Tuesday that the "unprecedented attack" stems from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "unscientific hostility to vaccines."

  • February 24, 2026

    6th Circ. Affirms Dismissal Of Sotera Toxic Gas Investor Suit

    The Sixth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a lower court's dismissal of an investor lawsuit accusing Sotera Health Co. of concealing the carcinogenic nature of a gas used at its sterilization plants, finding Sotera did not make any actionable false or misleading statements to investors.

  • February 24, 2026

    High Court Won't Stay Dow Corning Breast Implant Fund Row

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a request to stay a lower court's order permanently wiping out the claims of more than 2,600 Koreans who said they were failed by how the settlement was structured, as they were given notice only in English regarding their claims.

  • February 24, 2026

    Enbridge Opposes High Court Exam Of Mich. Immunity Claims

    Enbridge Energy is urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to examine the Michigan governor's sovereign immunity claims as it fights her decision to revoke a pipeline easement, arguing she has sought to "manufacture" a conflict in federal precedent.

  • February 24, 2026

    Trucking Biz Says Cummins Must Face Warranty Denial Suit

    A trucking company has told a Michigan federal court it has evidence showing Cummins Inc. decided to cite dust damage to avoid repairing its broken-down engines before even checking inside them, arguing the court should not let the engine maker out of the proposed class action.

  • February 24, 2026

    Mich. Judge Bars 'Hearsay' Testimony In Flint Water Trial

    A Michigan federal judge on Tuesday sharply limited the scope of testimony in the Flint water trial from a regional counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ruling the attorney may not serve as a "conduit for hearsay" or narrate events he learned through preparation for a deposition.

  • February 24, 2026

    Mallinckrodt's Ch. 11 Blocks Antitrust Payouts, Judge Rules

    A Connecticut federal judge has ruled that drugmaker Mallinckrodt PLC shrugged off monetary claims brought by states in a sprawling generic drug antitrust enforcement action when the company emerged from bankruptcy in 2022.

  • February 24, 2026

    Justices Wary Of Moving Pipeline Suit To Federal Court

    U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared reluctant to overturn a ruling that kept Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down an Enbridge pipeline in state court, questioning why they should excuse the company for missing a federal removal deadline.

  • February 24, 2026

    Muslim Teacher Fired Over Religious Veil Wins $1.8M Verdict

    A Michigan federal jury said a nonprofit that assists Arab immigrants should pay a Muslim teacher $1.8 million for illegally firing her because she refused to remove a religious veil during classes, finding the employer failed to accommodate her religious beliefs.

  • February 24, 2026

    Mich. Federal Judge On Leave Amid Drunk-Driving Charges

    A Michigan federal judge is taking a voluntary leave of absence while awaiting resolution of drunk-driving charges.

  • February 23, 2026

    Feds Point To 8th Circ. In Sinclair Station Takeover OK

    Sinclair Inc. has gotten the go ahead to proceed with the acquisition of three television stations in Michigan and New York that it previously would have been barred from buying under long-standing FCC media ownership rules that were recently struck down by the Eighth Circuit.

  • February 23, 2026

    Wolverine Says Michigan's PFAS Demands Exceed Settlement

    Wolverine World Wide has asked a federal judge to resolve a disagreement with Michigan environmental officials over the scope of one of its obligations stemming from a settlement resolving the shoemaker's liability for so-called forever chemicals.

  • February 23, 2026

    Disability Group Says Mich. Agency Isn't Honoring Judgment

    A disability advocacy group asked a Michigan federal judge on Monday to order a county mental health agency to explain why it should not be held in civil contempt, saying the agency refused to follow new Medicaid budgeting rules that were adopted as part of a court-approved settlement.

  • February 23, 2026

    States Back Challenge To IRS Nix Of Wind, Solar Safe Harbor

    Sixteen Democratic-led states are backing a legal challenge to an Internal Revenue Service notice eliminating a safe harbor test that large wind and solar projects could use to qualify for clean energy tax credits.

Expert Analysis

  • How Focus On Menopause Care Is Fueling Innovation, Access

    Author Photo

    Recent legislative developments concerning the growing field of menopause care are creating opportunities for increased investment and innovation in the space as they increase access to education and coverage, say attorneys at Kirkland.

  • Opinion

    The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit

    Author Photo

    The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.

  • Series

    Brazilian Jiujitsu Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Competing in Brazilian jiujitsu – often against opponents who are much larger and younger than me – has allowed me to develop a handful of useful skills that foster the resilience and adaptability necessary for a successful legal career, says Tina Dorr of Barnes & Thornburg.

  • Birthright Ruling Could Alter Consumer Financial Litigation

    Author Photo

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision about the validity of the nationwide injunctions in the birthright citizenship cases, argued on May 15, could make it much harder for trade associations to obtain nationwide relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's enforcement of invalid regulations, says Alan Kaplinsky at Ballard Spahr.

  • Series

    Power To The Paralegals: An Untapped Source For Biz Roles

    Author Photo

    Law firms looking to recruit legal business talent should consider turning to paralegals, who practice several key skills every day that prepare them to thrive in marketing and client development roles, says Vanessa Torres at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Series

    Playing Poker Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Poker is a master class in psychology, risk management and strategic thinking, and I’m a better attorney because it has taught me to read my opponents, adapt when I’m dealt the unexpected and stay patient until I'm ready to reveal my hand, says Casey Kingsley at McCreadyLaw.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Becoming A Firmwide MVP

    Author Photo

    Though lawyers don't have a neat metric like baseball players for measuring the value they contribute to their organizations, the sooner new attorneys learn skills frequently skipped in law school — like networking, marketing, client development and case evaluation — the more valuable, and less replaceable, they will be, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.

  • EEOC Suits Show Cos. Shouldn't Ax Anti-Harassment Efforts

    Author Photo

    Companies shouldn't be so quick to eliminate anti-harassment programs in response to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance cautioning against unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion programs, as recent enforcement actions demonstrate that the agency still plans to hold employers accountable for addressing sexual harassment, says Ally Coll at the Purple Method.

  • $38M Law Firm Settlement Highlights 'Unworthy Client' Perils

    Author Photo

    A recent settlement of claims against law firm Eckert Seamans for allegedly abetting a Ponzi scheme underscores the continuing threat of clients who seek to exploit their lawyers in perpetrating fraud, and the critical importance of preemptive measures to avoid these clients, say attorneys at Lockton Companies.

  • Series

    Teaching Business Law Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Teaching business law to college students has rekindled my sense of purpose as a lawyer — I am more mindful of the importance of the rule of law and the benefits of our common law system, which helps me maintain a clearer perspective on work, says David Feldman at Feldman Legal Advisors.

  • Navigating The Expanding Frontier Of Premerger Notice Laws

    Author Photo

    Washington's newly enacted law requiring premerger notification to state enforcers builds upon a growing trend of state scrutiny into transactions in the healthcare sector and beyond, and may inspire other states to enact similar legislation, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.

  • Deregulation Memo Presents Risks, Opportunities For Cos.

    Author Photo

    A recent Trump administration memo providing direction to agencies tasked with rescinding regulations under an earlier executive order — without undergoing the typical notice-and-review process — will likely create much uncertainty for businesses, though they may be able to engage with agencies to shape the regulatory agenda, say attorneys at Blank Rome.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Mastering Discovery

    Author Photo

    The discovery process and the rules that govern it are often absent from law school curricula, but developing a solid grasp of the particulars can give any new attorney a leg up in their practice, says Jordan Davies at Knowles Gallant.

  • Series

    Playing Guitar Makes Me A Better Lawyer

    Author Photo

    Being a lawyer not only requires logic and hard work, but also belief, emotion, situational awareness and lots of natural energy — playing guitar enhances all of these qualities, increasing my capacity to do my best work, says Kosta Stojilkovic at Wilkinson Stekloff.

  • Crisis Management Lessons From The Parenting Playbook

    Author Photo

    The parenting skills we use to help our kids through challenges — like rehearsing for stressful situations, modeling confidence and taking time to reset our emotions — can also teach us the fundamentals of leading clients through a corporate crisis, say Deborah Solmor at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Cara Peterman at Alston & Bird.

Want to publish in Law360?


Submit an idea

Have a news tip?


Contact us here
Can't find the article you're looking for? Click here to search the Michigan archive.