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  • 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.

  • April 21, 2025

    Agency Claims Pistons Star Flaked, Sues For $1M

    A sports management agency that began representing Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley in 2023 has sued him for $1 million in New York federal court, alleging he accepted a large marketing advance and then left for another agency.

  • April 21, 2025

    Photog Seeks Instant Replay On Lions' Sanders IP Suit Exit

    A photographer alleging the Detroit Lions modeled a statue of legendary running back Barry Sanders from an infringed photo urged a New York federal judge to reconsider his decision to cut the team from the copyright lawsuit, saying the team's dealings with an Empire State-based entity bring it under the court's jurisdiction.

  • April 21, 2025

    High Court Won't Review University Of Michigan's Gun Ban

    The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the University of Michigan's campus firearms ban Monday, leaving in place a lower court's ruling that the university is a "sensitive place" that may restrict guns.

  • April 19, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: Q1 Dealmakers, Tariff Tension

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the law firms that guided the 10 largest real estate deals of the first quarter, and how dealmakers and companies have been navigating uncertainty in the market.

  • April 18, 2025

    Split 6th Circ. Clarifies Scope Of Sexual Harassment Arb. Ban

    A split Sixth Circuit panel clarified on Friday that a new federal law banning the mandatory arbitration of sexual-harassment claims may apply to alleged misconduct that occurred before the law was enacted, while a dissenting judge slammed the majority's opinion as a "formula for disaster."

  • April 18, 2025

    Democratic AGs Say Trump Illegally Fired FTC Commissioners

    Attorneys general from 20 states and the District of Columbia filed an amicus brief Friday in D.C. federal court backing two fired Democratic Federal Trade Commission members, writing that President Donald Trump's actions violate federal law prohibiting their removal except for cause. 

  • April 18, 2025

    Ex-CFO Says He's 'Extremely Remorseful' Of $44M Fraud

    The former chief financial officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy said he is "extremely remorseful" and "ashamed" of his decade-long scheme of defrauding the nonprofit of more than $44 million, asking the court to consider other factors beyond "sensationalism" when sentencing him this month.

  • April 18, 2025

    Suit Says Loyola Enabled Ex-Michigan Coach's Alleged Hack

    A former Loyola University Chicago athlete filed a proposed class action accusing an ex-University of Michigan football coach of orchestrating a years-long cyber sexual assault by hacking into university athletic databases and stealing intimate photos and medical data of over 150,000 students, and asserting that the university and its vendor enabled the breach.

  • April 18, 2025

    6th Circ. Upholds American Airlines' Win In Hidden-Fee Suit

    American Airlines secured a Sixth Circuit panel's ruling Friday affirming the toss of customer claims that the airline wasn't transparent about making money from a third-party travel assistance product offered to customers during the booking process.

  • April 18, 2025

    Mich. Judge Rejects Students' Plea To Restore SEVIS Records

    A Michigan federal judge said he wouldn't order the government to restore four international students' Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records, finding the students couldn't prove the record termination automatically revoked their F-1 status and that they were at risk of imminently being removed from the country.

  • April 18, 2025

    Ohio AG Accuses Mortgage Lender Of Deceiving Borrowers

    Ohio's attorney general has hit United Wholesale Mortgage LLC with a lawsuit in state court accusing the Michigan-based lender of colluding with mortgage brokers to steer loans to UWM.

  • April 18, 2025

    Off The Bench: Maine Sued Over Trans Ban, NIL Deal Tweaked

    In this week's Off The Bench, the Trump administration takes aim at Maine's policy on transgender athletes, the NCAA's settlement with athletes stands firm on a contentious clause, and a university that displayed a controversial quiz question at a football game settles with the quiz's creator.

  • April 17, 2025

    Judge Warns Rocket Cos. Investor: Seek Cert. At 'Own Peril'

    A Michigan federal judge on Thursday said a pension fund trying to take over as lead plaintiff in a suit against mortgage business Rocket Companies Inc. does not need the court's permission to file a renewed class certification motion, but it "does so at its own peril."

  • April 17, 2025

    6th Circ. Says No Naturalization When Removal Pending

    The Sixth Circuit in a split decision has held that a lower court rightfully dismissed a lawful permanent resident's request for naturalization while he was concurrently in removal proceedings, ruling that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services correctly delayed his application to become a citizen.

  • April 17, 2025

    RI Judge Wants To Know Who's Behind $11B Health Grant Cuts

    A Rhode Island federal judge on Thursday pressed the Trump administration for details about the decision-makers behind the cancellation of billions in grants supporting state public health programs.

  • April 17, 2025

    6th Circ. Says Michigan AG Can Pursue 'False Elector' Case

    The Sixth Circuit on Thursday affirmed a federal district court's refusal to interfere with a state court case in which Michigan's attorney general accused a former Republican presidential elector candidate of plotting to submit false electoral votes in the wake of the 2020 election.

  • April 17, 2025

    Mich. Defenders Seek $2.3M After Life Sentence Ruling

    Michigan's appellate defender office told lawmakers Thursday that it would need to hire additional staff to represent more than 300 people whose sentences will need to be reviewed after the state's top court declared that automatic life-without-parole sentences for 19- and 20-year-olds are unconstitutional.

  • April 17, 2025

    6th Circ. Revives Fight For Docs In Prison Co. Investors' Suit

    The Sixth Circuit ordered a do-over of a judge's decision to shield court records in a securities lawsuit against private prison operator CoreCivic on Thursday, saying it isn't enough to invoke unspecified "confidentiality" interests. 

  • April 17, 2025

    Pot Cos. Can't Get Block On Mich. City Licensing Fees

    A Michigan federal judge won't block the enforcement of cannabis licensing fees by the city of Grand Rapids, finding the companies objecting to the fees haven't shown they face irreparable harm without an injunction.

  • April 17, 2025

    Ford Says Free Repairs Doom Explorer Axle Bolt Class Action

    Ford has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class's claims that the automaker sold Explorers designed with a rear axle bolt that's prone to cracking, saying vehicle owners aren't out any money because they can get damaged bolts replaced free of charge.

  • April 17, 2025

    High Court Sets Arguments Over Birthright Pause

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ordered special oral arguments over President Donald Trump's bid to pause or limit three nationwide court orders prohibiting implementation of his executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, keeping the president's mandate on hold until at least mid-May.

  • April 16, 2025

    Accellion Breach Victims Fight Uphill To Get Class Cert.

    A California federal judge Wednesday doubted whether a class of 5 million individuals could be certified on claims that file-sharing software-maker Accellion negligently failed to protect against cyberattacks in light of the high court's TransUnion ruling, adding that it would be a "Herculean task" to determine certain classwide damages.

Expert Analysis

  • Predicting Where State AGs Will Direct Their Attention In 2025

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    In 2025, we expect state attorneys general will navigate a new presidential administration while continuing to further regulate and police financial services, artificial intelligence, junk fees and antitrust, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • A Look At Sweepstakes Casinos' Legal Issues In Fla., Beyond

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    Scheduled for trial in Florida federal court this fall, the VGW sweepstakes case underscores the growing urgency for gambling states to clarify and enforce their laws in response to emerging online gaming models, as the expansion of sweepstakes casinos challenges traditional interpretations of gambling regulations, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • The Fed. Circ. In 2024: 5 Major Rulings To Know

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    In 2024, the Federal Circuit provided a number of important clarifications to distinct areas of patent law – including design patent obviousness, expert testimony admissions and patent term adjustments – all of which are poised to have an influence going forward, say attorneys at Knobbe Martens.

  • Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win

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    Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.

  • Series

    Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My experience playing rugby, including a near-fatal accident, has influenced my legal practice on a professional, organizational and personal level by showing me the importance of maintaining empathy, fostering team empowerment and embracing the art of preparation, says James Gillenwater at Greenberg Traurig.

  • Looking Back At 2024's Noteworthy State AG Litigation

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    State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children's internet safety, and other overall consumer protection claims, say attorneys at Troutman Pepper.

  • Opinion

    No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.

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    A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.

  • 5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond

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    In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.

  • 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.

  • Series

    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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