On November 19, 2021, Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two men and wounded another during protests and rioting over police conduct in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was found not guilty of homicide and all other charges by a jury of his peers. After 26 hours of...
Civil Litigation
What Is Case Evaluation In Michigan?
If you are involved as a plaintiff or a defendant in a civil case involving possible money damages (e.g. personal injury, medical malpractice, dog bites, breach of contract, etc.), then it is likely that you will experience case evaluation. Essentially, your...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Preacher For Remarks At Funeral About Decedent’s Suicide On First Amendment Grounds
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against Fr. Don LaCuesta and the Archdiocese of Detroit by the Monroe County Circuit Court in Hullibarger v Archdiocese of Detroit, et al., unpublished per curiam opinion of the Court of Appeals...
When Do I Need To File A Quiet Title Action In Michigan?
There are few things more valuable in the world than owning land. Real estate can be used by the owner to live upon or utilized as a capital asset to generate additional income. It can be retained for the lifetime of the owner and passed on to his heirs and...
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Governor’s Exercise Of Emergency Powers During COVID-19 Pandemic Was Unconstitutional, But The Effect Of The Ruling Remains Unclear
In a stunning move, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision on Friday, October 2, 2020 regarding In re Certified Questions From The United States District Court (Midwest Institute of Health, PLC v Governor), __ Mich __; __ NW2d __ (2020)(Docket No. 161492)...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Governor’s Executive Order Authority Under The EPGA
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s controversial executive orders have triggered a court battle with the Michigan Legislature. Beginning March 10, 2020, the governor declared a state of emergency due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic based on her authority under...
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act Does Not Allow Recovery For Pretrial Detention
On July 23, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in Sanford v Michigan, __ Mich __ ; __ NW2d __ (2020)(Docket No. 159636) and ruled that the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act does not permit an exonerated prisoner to recover for the period...
What Is The Process For A Judicial Foreclosure In Michigan?
The foreclosure process can be a scary time for homeowners because it is hard to know what to expect. There are two types of foreclosures: judicial foreclosure (processed and supervised by the court) and foreclosure by advertisement (no court involvement). ...
U.S. Supreme Court: Can President Trump’s Federal Tax Returns Be Subpoenaed?
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court released a pair of opinions regarding the ongoing controversy of President Trump’s tax returns. In Trump et al v. Mazars USA LLP et al, __ U.S. __ (2020)(No. 19-715), the U.S. House of Representatives issued subpoenas to...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Emergency Rules Banning Flavored Vaping Products
On May 21st, 2020, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction against Governor Whitmer’s public emergency rules that ban the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. Originally passed in September 2019, the...
