James Andersen

The Michigan Court of Appeals revived a pedestrian wrongful death case, finding fact issues on driver negligence and comparative fault.

In U.S. v. Heppner, a federal judge ruled AI-generated documents are not protected by attorney-client privilege or work-product doctrine in a criminal fraud case.

Michigan Court of Appeals vacates $9.5M jury verdict, ruling plaintiffs failed to prove causation in negligence claim involving alleged truck-related injuries.

A Michigan business court ruled a noncompete clause unenforceable due to unlimited scope but allowed confidentiality and non-solicitation claims to proceed.

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a medical malpractice complaint filed one day before the 182-day notice period expired did not commence an action or toll the statute of limitations, resulting in dismissal with prejudice.

Lex Machina report finds rising pro se employment lawsuits in federal court as AI tools help plaintiffs file claims, though most unrepresented litigants still lose.

Michigan attorneys are evaluating the impact of a federal magistrate judge’s ruling that barred discovery into a pro se plaintiff’s use of ChatGPT in an employment-related civil suit, finding the request sought protected work product and amounted to a “fishing expedition.”

A pair of multi-million-dollar jury verdicts handed down by juries in March bode well for plaintiffs’ attorneys hoping to chalk up similar wins in ongoing lawsuits alleging that addictive features of social media sites such as Facebook and TikTok harmed young users.

While employment attorneys welcome the potential for clearer guidance under the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed joint employer rule, some remain concerned about lingering ambiguities and future litigation challenges.

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s summary dismissal, holding that Consumers Energy may be liable for leaks caused during a gas service line replacement that contributed to a home explosion.