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May 13, 2025
UnitedHealth Says Lack Of Contract Sinks Coverage Suit

UnitedHealth entities urged a Michigan federal judge Monday to toss a lawsuit from a medical supply company that alleges the insurer issued a blanket block on its claims, saying the supplier has no written contract to support its breach of contract allegations.
May 13, 2025
Michigan Judge Strikes Down State's Abortion Restrictions

A Michigan judge struck down several of the state's abortion restrictions Tuesday, including a mandatory waiting period, required counseling materials and a rule that only doctors may perform abortions, finding the laws make it harder for people to access abortion and don't protect patients' health.聽
May 13, 2025
The Man Who Ended Affirmative Action Is Just Getting Started

Nearly two years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the legal strategist who brought the landmark case is using the ruling in a bid to end race-based programs in the public and private sectors, bolstered by allies in the executive branch.
May 13, 2025
6th Circ. Clears Teacher To Fight Exclusion From Rehire List

The Sixth Circuit breathed new life into a teacher's lawsuit claiming a Tennessee school district unlawfully failed to place her on a reemployment candidate list after it eliminated her position, saying a trial court took too narrow a view of whether omission from the list caused harm.
May 13, 2025
6th Circ. Demands New Atty Fee Calculation In Property Row

The Sixth Circuit has agreed that the state of Michigan and one of its counties are liable for attorney fees in a lawsuit alleging the county unlawfully kept proceeds from a tax-foreclosed sale, adding聽on Monday that the lower court must better explain why it slashed the victorious property owner's fee request.
May 13, 2025
6th Circ. Vacates Paper Cos. Superfund Liability Ruling

The Sixth Circuit sided with International Paper Co. and Weyerhaeuser Co. Monday and vacated a judgment holding them liable for future cleanup costs at a Michigan Superfund site.
May 12, 2025
UAW Drops Claim Over Frozen Unemployment Benefits

The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Workers of America agreed to drop its claim that the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency violated an agreement to better investigate potentially fraudulent claims as long as the agency takes steps to comply with the deal.
May 12, 2025
Michigan Denied Exit From Edenville Dam Collapse Litigation

Flood victims can press forward with litigation against Michigan over the collapse of a hydroelectric dam, a claims court judge ruled Monday, finding that questions remain about the state's role in the disaster.
May 12, 2025
Ex-Trump Attys Can't Dodge Jan. 6 In Ethics Case, Panel Told

The Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission has told a disciplinary panel the events of Jan. 6, 2021, should be open for discussion at a hearing for attorneys accused of violating ethics rules by filing a challenge to the state's 2020 election results, despite聽commissioners having no plans to elicit testimony about the protests.
May 12, 2025
Ohio AG Will Ask 6th Circ. To Revive Social Media Age Limit

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday that he is appealing a federal court decision blocking the state's law barring social media companies from allowing children under 16 to create accounts without parental consent.
May 12, 2025
20 AGs Suing HHS Move to Halt Cuts At 4 Affected Agencies

States challenging the Trump administration's plans for massive cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are asking a Rhode Island federal court to block any planned terminations at four of the department's agencies and programs.
May 12, 2025
Mich. Judge Won't Certify Paper Mill Noxious Odor Class

Property owners have lost a bid to proceed as a class in litigation against Graphic Packaging International, with a Michigan federal judge saying the claims about a rotten-egg smell coming from a paper mill aren't suited for class treatment.
May 12, 2025
Will Justices Finally Rein In Universal Injunctions?

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address for the first time Thursday the propriety of universal injunctions, a tool federal judges have increasingly used to broadly halt presidential orders and policy initiatives, and whose validity has haunted the high court's merits and emergency dockets for more than a decade.
May 12, 2025
Mich. Gaming Board Dropped From Horse-Race Betting Suit

A Michigan federal judge, citing 11th Amendment immunity, dropped a local gaming authority from a lawsuit filed by the TwinSpires horse-racing betting platform claiming the state unlawfully tried to force the company to secure a license to operate there.
May 09, 2025
National Report Exposes Gaps In Missing Minority Cases

A growing number of minority groups, including Indigenous and Black people, have gone missing and remain unaccounted for around the United States, and systemic disparities contribute to the failure of law enforcement to track and resolve cases, a new report said.
May 09, 2025
Treasury Pushes To Ax Shareholders' FHFA Director Suit

The federal government has said a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholder complaint should be dismissed because it is "devoid of any allegations" that tenure protections for the Federal Housing Finance Agency's director affected their dividend payments.聽
May 09, 2025
Funds Fight GM Push For 2nd Look At Bid To Toss Cruise Suit

Investor plaintiffs have told a Michigan federal judge that General Motors shouldn't get a second chance to avoid proposed class claims alleging its self-driving car unit Cruise LLC misrepresented the technological capabilities and commercial readiness of its autonomous vehicles.
May 09, 2025
Musk Accused Of Underpaying Petition Bounties

Elon Musk and his political action committee America PAC got hit with another proposed class action by swing-state voters who say they were not fully paid for putting their names to the petition that he and his PAC promised up to $100 for signing before the 2024 election.
May 09, 2025
States Sue To Nullify Trump's Energy Emergency Order

States led by Washington and California on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency, arguing in a lawsuit that one of his executive orders exceeds presidential authority and directs federal agencies to unlawfully speed up permitting of fossil fuel projects.
May 09, 2025
Auto Parts Mogul Challenges Order To Pay Alter Domus $127M

An auto parts manufacturer accused of failing to make good on a credit agreement urged a Michigan federal judge to undo a 2021 ruling ordering him to pay $127 million to Alter Domus, saying the administrative agent admitted it did not have a financial stake in the case.
May 09, 2025
6th Circ. Ruling Shows Toughening On ERISA Fiduciary Suits

A recent Sixth Circuit decision that backed the dismissal of a proposed class action against an auto parts maker demonstrates how appellate courts are raising the bar for cases alleging breaches of fiduciary duty under federal benefits law, experts say.
May 09, 2025
Souter's Clerks Remember Him As Humble, Kind And Caring

Former clerks of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter are heartbroken over the death of a man many of them remember more for his conscientiousness, humility, kindness and disdain for the spotlight than for his undeniable brilliance as a jurist.
May 09, 2025
Vaping Co. Reaches Deal In Infringement Suit Against Rival

Florida-based e-cigarette manufacturer VPR Brands has come to terms with the rival it slapped with a patent infringement lawsuit last year for allegedly making and selling vapes that infringe its patented "electronic inhaler" atomizer system.
May 09, 2025
Hiker And 'Raconteur': Atty Recalls 50-Year Bond With Souter

Behind a towering legal legacy was a man who loved to hike mountains, could recall details of things he read decades ago and was always there for those he cared about, a New Hampshire attorney said as he reflected on a lifelong friendship with U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter.
May 09, 2025
A Look At David Souter's Most Significant Opinions

The retired Justice David Souter defied simple definition, viewed as a staunch conservative until he co-wrote an opinion upholding abortion rights in 1992. He did not hew to partisan lines, but reshaped the civil litigation landscape and took an unexpected stand in an extraordinarily close presidential election.

Expert Analysis

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Adventure Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Photographing nature everywhere from Siberia to Cuba and Iceland to Rwanda provides me with a constant reminder to refresh, refocus and rethink the legal issues that my clients face, says Richard Birmingham at Davis Wright.
5 Ways To Create Effective Mock Assignments For Associates

In order to effectively develop associates鈥� critical thinking skills, firms should design mock assignments that contain a few key ingredients, from messy fact patterns to actionable feedback, says Abdi Shayesteh at AltaClaro.
Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: Nov. And Dec. Lessons

In this month's review of class action appeals, Mitchell Engel at Shook Hardy discusses five federal court decisions and identifies practice tips from cases involving takings clause violations, breach of contract with banks, life insurance policies, employment and automobile defects.
Mentorship Resolutions For The New Year

Attorneys tend to focus on personal achievements or career milestones when they set yearly goals, but one important area often gets overlooked in this process 鈥� mentoring relationships, which are some of the most effective tools for professional growth, say Kelly Galligan at Rutan & Tucker and Andra Greene at Phillips ADR.
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Coaching Little League Makes Me A Better Lawyer

While coaching poorly played Little League Baseball early in the morning doesn't sound like a good time, I love it 鈥� and the experience has taught me valuable lessons about imperfection, compassion and acceptance that have helped me grow as a person and as a lawyer, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.
5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2025

Lawyers and their clients must be prepared to navigate an evolving litigation funding market in 2025, made more complicated by a new administration and the increasing overall cost of litigation, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.
Predicting Where State AGs Will Direct Their Attention In 2025

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

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

In 2024, the Federal Circuit provided a number of important clarifications to distinct areas of patent law 鈥� including design patent obviousness, expert testimony admissions and patent term adjustments 鈥� 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

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.
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Playing Rugby Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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

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.

A recent study claimed that litigation funders have 鈥渇led鈥� 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

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

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.