Michigan

Regulatory: The Obama administration agrees to expedite development of Great Lakes offshore wind projects

By Barbara Lichman | May 2, 2012

The Obama administration has taken the first regulatory action toward development of offshore wind energy projects in the Great Lakes by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with certain states bordering the Great Lakes to expedite environmental review of proposed projects.
Failure-to-warn claims preempted in Texas unless the FDA finds fraud

By Julie Beck | April 30, 2012

5th Circuit decision deepens circuit split on fraud-on-the-FDA statute preemption
Recent “hostile takeover” attempt on Cato Institute may not be so hostile

By Bruce D. Collins | March 27, 2012

When non-profits issue stock, and how it applies to the Cato chronicles
Ford sued, accused of hiding fuel tank defect

By Ashley Post | March 16, 2012

A new lawsuit accuses Ford Motor Co. of hiding a dirty little secret.
U.S. News & World Report names 2013 best law schools

By Alex Vorro | March 13, 2012

It’s time to dust off the old pennant and show some school spirit, and not just for March Madness. U.S. News and World Report today released its 2013 Best Law Schools ranking, and while there was a bit of shuffling in the top 14, there were no real shocking changes.
Man sues AMC Theatres over high-priced snacks

By Ashley Post | March 6, 2012

With tickets costing around $12 each and concessions costing nearly as much, moviegoers know how pricey it can be to see the latest Hollywood hits. But one Michigan man is tired of spending so much cash at the theater.
Facts & Figures: 5 sets of newsworthy data

By Alanna Byrne | February 17, 2012

An inside look at the numbers that count
Days before Super Bowl, ICE seizes websites that illegally stream sporting events

By Ashley Post | February 3, 2012

He may be a National Football League (NFL) quarterback on his way to the Super Bowl this Sunday, but he also has dabbled in crime.
Preemptive strike against class certification leads to case dismissal

By Michael Kozubek | February 1, 2012

The 6th Circuit decision in Pilgrim v. Universal Health Card in November 2011 provides good precedent for challenging multistate plaintiffs’ class certification in a consumer protection case early in the proceeding.
Aetna files antitrust lawsuit against Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield

By Ashley Post | December 7, 2011

Consumers who already feel like they pay out the nose for health care will likely be angered by a new lawsuit claiming a major health insurer in Michigan unfairly caused premiums to rise throughout the state.