ATTENTION MICHIGAN:Your Consumer Legal Rights Just Got Stronger Michigan’s Supreme Court just removed a major shield for businesses accused of deceptive practices. Imagine you hire a licensed Michigan contractor to renovate your home. The contractor lies about the work, bills you for materials that were never installed, and leaves you with thousands of dollars in…
When AI “Goes Rogue,” Who Is Legally Responsible? Several recent reports describe advanced AI systems “going rogue.” The phrase suggests machines that developed malicious intentions and turned on people and businesses. The reported facts are less dramatic — and more legally interesting. None of these systems invented its own objective. Human researchers handed them cybersecurity…
Who Pays When Boat Traffic Damages Michigan Shorelines? Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes, thousands of miles of navigable rivers, and more freshwater coastline than any other state. Boating is woven into life here. But recreational boats have grown larger, heavier, and more powerful over the last two decades, and waterfront owners have started…
Beyond the Holding: The Questions Canty v. Mason Leaves Behind Every once in a while, the Michigan Supreme Court decides a case that answers one question while quietly raising several others. Canty v. Mason may be one of those decisions. At first glance, Canty appears to be a fairly straightforward case interpreting Michigan’s 2019 no-fault…
Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law: A Powerful Tool, Not a Replacement for Lawyers Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. People use it to write emails, summarize articles, draft contracts, and increasingly, to answer legal questions. It is understandable why AI can generate a detailed response to a legal issue in…
Do You Have an Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Mounjaro® Lawsuit? Understanding the GLP-1 Litigation, the Medical Science, and Whether You May Have a Claim Over the past several years, medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, and Rybelsus® have become household names. Originally developed to help treat Type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, obesity, these…
Summer Dog Attacks in Michigan: The Person Holding the Leash May Be Liable Too Summer is one of the busiest seasons for dog bites and dog attacks in Michigan. Families spend more time outdoors, children are out of school, and dogs are frequently brought to parks, festivals, trails, and neighborhood gatherings. Unfortunately, increased interaction often…
Michigan Motorcycle No-Fault (PIP) Update: What Love v. Rudolph Means for Injured Motorcyclists Motorcycle accidents raise unique issues under Michigan’s no-fault law, particularly when it comes to who is responsible for paying benefits after a crash. A recent published Michigan Court of Appeals decision, Love v. Rudolph, provides important clarification on insurance priority in motorcycle…
Michigan Dog Bite Law: How Strong Pre-Suit Preparation Can Avoid Costly Litigation Dog bite injuries are a common source of serious personal injury claims in Michigan, and while Michigan law imposes strict liability on dog owners in many cases, successful dog bite claims are rarely automatic. In practice, the strength and value of a Michigan…
When a Loved One Suffers Injuries or Death in a Single-Vehicle Crash in Michigan: Are PIP Benefits Still Available? Single-vehicle crashes are some of the most misunderstood incidents under Michigan law. When someone is seriously injured—or tragically killed—in a crash involving only one car, families often assume that insurance will refuse to pay because “no…
