The lawsuit could proceed even though a motion for an extra 28 days to submit an affidavit of merit was granted after the limitations period had expired, says a 2-1 Michigan Court of Appeals.
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Affidavit extension granted after SOL expired: Med-mal claim is still timely
Teen prison rape lawsuit thrown out because prisoners excluded from Michigan civil rights law
The Michigan Court of Appeals this week ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse of minors in prison, finding that a state law excludes prisoners from civil rights protections.
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Leader of heroin distribution ring sentenced to 17 years in federal prison
Joseph “Jo Jo” Jackson, who was sentenced Monday in Grand Rapids by U.S. District Judge Gordon J. Quist, was the last of nine people to be sent to a federal penitentiary for their role in the heroin distribution conspiracy, according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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State Bar strips lawyer’s story of award, ends writing contest
The story, written by a Dearborn attorney, received honorable mention in this year’s short-story contest. But the bar has withdrawn its praise, saying the story contains racial cues and symbolism.
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‘Disfavoring’ unpublished opinions, value-added fees among topics for MSC public hearing
On Sept. 16, lawyers can share their views on suggested rule changes regarding reliance on unpublished Court of Appeals opinions, value-added fees in divorce cases and fees for lawyers representing themselves, as well as numerous other proposals on the agenda.
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Turning relationships into revenue
What can be hard for many lawyers is turning an ongoing conversation of a friendly relationship into a transaction that actually results in new work. Here are six tips to help you make that shift.
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PIP settlement does not bar later lawsuit for UM benefits
A plaintiff who settled a personal-injury protection claim with her no-fault insurer can later sue the same insurer for not paying uninsured-motorist benefits, says the Michigan Court of Appeals in a published decision.
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Family Law – Attorney’s fees properly allocated from parties’ joint ‘war chest’
In this domestic-relations case, the trial court correctly allocated attorney’s fees from a “war chest” funded by contributions that were calculated based on the parties’ annual incomes.
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Civil Procedure – Attorney had apparent authority to make settlement offer
The probate court correctly enforced plaintiff’s settlement with defendant because his attorney had apparent authority to offer a settlement and signed a written document on plaintiff’s behalf.
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Supreme Court gets an earful on value-added fee proposals
Dozens of attorneys have written the Michigan Supreme Court, telling the justices why lawyers should — and should not — be allowed to charge value-added fees in divorce cases.
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