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Appeals and Litigation

Attorneys Matt Cross and Neal Wilds Obtain Summary Judgment on Constitutional Claims Against County Jail Officials

Attorney Alexander Karana Selected to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers

Victory for Our Clients: Partners Greg Grant and Kristen Rewa Secure Summary Judgment for Municipality

Federal Claims Arising Out of Wellness Check Abandoned After Defense Briefing Prompts Reassessment

Federal Court Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Arrest During Shots-Fired Call

From the Horseshoe to the End Zone: Ohio State’s TTAB Opposition Meets Big Ten Banter

Attorney Shane Nolan Secures Summary Disposition on Behalf of Southeast Michigan Municipal Client

Attorneys Matt Cross and Greg Grant Obtain Summary Disposition of Novel Open Meetings Act Claims

Attorneys Greg Grant and Matt Cross Obtain Summary Disposition of Premises Liability Claim Against Northern Michigan Condominium Association

Attorney Paul Leonidas Lin Joins Firm’s Riverside Office

Attorney Greg Grant Secures Dismissal Under the Reckless Misconduct Standard for Recreational Activities

Attorney Matt Cross Obtains Summary Disposition of a Premises Liability Claim Against Northern Michigan Municipality

Attorneys Matt Cross and Greg Grant Obtain Property Dispute Dismissal for Michigan County

Attorneys Haider Kazim and Matt Cross Obtain Dismissal on the Basis of Qualified Immunity for Upper Peninsula Community

Attorneys Grant and Rewa Obtain Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case

Jim Acho Obtains No Cause ($0) Verdict From Federal Jury for Defense Client

Ryan Miller and Daniel Ferris Successfully Defended $47 Million Admitted Liability Case

Jim Acho Files Landmark NCAA Class Action Suit

Michigan Supreme Court Rules: Co-Owner May Maintain Lawsuit against Association for Injuries Sustained on Common Elements

Linda Davis Friedland Obtains Commercial Litigation Victory for Client Company

Kristen Rewa Obtains Dismissal of Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Carol Smith Obtains No Cause Verdict

Cross Wins Dismissal for Municipality in Marijuana Case

CMDA Wins MSD for Utility Client

Experienced Attorney John McFarland Joins Kansas City Office

Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Retroactivity of 2019 No-Fault Amendments

Jim Acho mentioned on CBS’ The Jim Rome Show

Michigan Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Student-on-Student Sexual Harassment Issue Under Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Grant Wins Federal Police Case After Lengthy Litigation

Jim Acho Interviewed by SABR for their July National Annual Conference

Grant Wins Dismissal for Utility in Electrical Shock Case

Patent Attorney Attends International Polymer Colloids Group Conference

Grant and Rewa Earn Dismissal in U.P. Police Case

Attorney Carol Smith Wins MSD on Serious Impairment Threshold

Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Parked Vehicle Exclusion of No-Fault Act

Does Your Business Need a Patent?

Jim Acho Quoted in Article on Motion Won after Novel Legal Argument Made by Matt Wayne

Attorney Carol Smith Wins Appeal that Sought to Overturn Trial Victory

Michigan Court of Appeals Provides Guidance On Denials and Tolling for PIP “One Year Back Rule”

Attorneys Jim Acho, Shane Nolan and Stanley Okoli Win Lawsuit Filed Against City of Detroit and Board of Police Commissioners

Attorney Ryan Miller Defends $8 Million Sexual Assault Claim

Attorney James Taylor Offers Insight and Analysis on Intellectual Property Case

Attorney Michelle Richards Joins Livonia Office

Summary Disposition Granted Based on Graves Amendment

Michigan Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Application for Leave in Favor of Condominium Association

Roe v Wade Overturned: Observations from CMDA Attorney and Ph.D. Historian

Co-Owner’s Complaint of Neighbor’s Smoking in a Condominium Rejected by the Federal Courts

Attorney Kevin Campbell Joins Livonia Office

John Gwyn’s HOA Case Featured at CAI Annual Law Seminar

Jim Acho Appears on National Radio Shows to Discuss New NFL Lawsuit

Update: $0 Judgment Entered in Federal Lawsuit Tried by Carol Smith

Attorney Jonathan Brown Successfully Obtains Motion to Dismiss in Case Filed by MRI Facility

Attorney Jonathan Brown Successfully Obtains Motion for Reconsideration in PIP Benefits Case

Attorney Carol Smith Obtains Motion for Partial Summary Disposition on Large-Exposure Case

Attorney Carol Smith Obtains Impressive Trial Win in Federal Court

Doug Curlew and Shane Nolan Named Partners of the Firm

Requirement of Michigan Public Bodies to Hold Public Meetings In-Person Under the OMA Suspended

Collection of Accrued Interest Not Allowed in the Absence of a Written Contract Provision

Donut Gate Scandal Closes – Court of Appeals Dismisses Judge’s Lawsuit Against Lapeer County and its Officials

Summary Disposition Granted in Condominium Association Case

Recent Michigan Court of Appeals Decision Holds in Favor of Condominium Association’s Amendment of its Bylaws to Preclude Short-Term Rentals

Dealing with Vexatious Litigants in Community Association Matters

Are Sellers Required to Disclose the Existence of Delinquent HOA Dues?

Summary Disposition Granted in Homeowners Case

State Court dismisses Lawsuit against HOA in Real Property Dispute involving the State of Michigan

Summary Disposition Granted on Serious Impairment in Trucking Case

Jim Acho wins Pro Football Hall of Famer Pat Summerall’s Concussion Claim

Clark Named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators

Court Grants Motion to Dismiss in Civil Rights Case

Legal or Not, Michigan Employers Can Still Fire You for Smoking Pot

Court Grants Summary Disposition in Case Involving Farm Animals Running at Large

Court Grants Summary Judgment, Dismisses Wrongful Arrest/Malicious Prosecution Claims

Court Grants Summary Disposition, Dismisses Plaintiff’s Claims under Whistleblower Protection Act

HBO Piece Integral in CMDA Winning Ex-Lion’s Concussion Claim

Federal and State Courts Dismiss Lawsuits Against Community College

Definition of Gender Discrimination Expanded

Cautionary Tale – Employee’s Profanity Laced Facebook Post is Protected Activity in a Recent Federal Court Decision

Supreme Court Opinion Released: Fry, IDEA, FAPE and Administrative Remedies

Grant Obtains Dismissals on behalf of Judge and Prosecutor

Sixth Circuit Reinforces the Importance of Protecting the Identities of Confidential Informants

Grant Obtains a No Cause of Action Verdict in Federal Court

Cross Obtains Favorable Arbitration Award for Concert Promoter

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Expands an Employer’s Defenses to a Claim of Discrimination

Physical Disabilities in a Virtual World

Sixth Circuit Holds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Retaliation Complaint

Sixth Circuit Holds that Police Must Protect Free Expression of Unpopular Views

Department of Education and Transgender Facilities

CMDA Now Handles Patents

An Employee’s Motivation is No Longer Determinative in a Whistleblower Protection Claim

Land Owner has a Higher Duty than an Injured Party

Attorney Inducted into Maritime Law Association of the United States

In the Wake of Two Recent Rulings, Attorneys Offer Advice to Law Enforcement on Avoiding Liability

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Public Act 131: E-Signatures Accepted at Register of Deeds

Attorney Joins Livonia Office

Attorneys Win Case for Local Municipality: Plaintiff Sought $1,020,000 in Damages, Awarded $0

Attorney Jim Acho Predicts NLRB Ruling on College Athletes’ Unions

Acho Interviewed by Law360 Magazine on Deflategate Case

Litigation: How to be Better Prepared

Your Attorney Needs You

Business Law

Attorney Alexander Karana Selected to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers

From Provisional to Global: Turning a U.S. Patent Filing into Worldwide Protection

Understanding U.S. Trademark Law: How to Come Up with a Name When Everything Feels Taken

Attorney John Gwyn Provides Michigan Legislative Update

From the Horseshoe to the End Zone: Ohio State’s TTAB Opposition Meets Big Ten Banter

Attorney Alexander R. Karana Joins Firm’s Livonia Office

Ronald Acho Recognized as CACC Businessperson of the Year by West Bloomfield Township Board

Ronald Acho Honored as 2025 Businessperson of the Year at CACC Awards Dinner

Ron Acho Selected as CACC 2025 Businessperson of the Year

Linda Davis Friedland Obtains Commercial Litigation Victory for Client Company

The Impact of Michigan’s Right-to-Work Repeal

The Corporate Transparency Act: What to Know

Experienced Attorney John McFarland Joins Kansas City Office

Patent Attorney Attends International Polymer Colloids Group Conference

Does Your Business Need a Patent?

Attorney Ryan Miller Defends $8 Million Sexual Assault Claim

Attorney James Taylor Offers Insight and Analysis on Intellectual Property Case

Gene Richards Obtains Substantial Mitigation of Penalty Assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chris Schultz Selected as a “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law

Collection of Accrued Interest Not Allowed in the Absence of a Written Contract Provision

The Use of Lady Bird Deeds to Convey Life Estate Interests in Land

SBA Provides Loan Application Forms for Paycheck Protection Program

CMDA Opens New York Office

Important New Changes to Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act

Michigan Nonprofit Corporations Must File Annual Report by October 1, 2018

Understanding the Recent Changes to Michigan’s Unclaimed Property Reporting

Combating the Rise of Cyber Crime

A Few Common Reminders of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Cross Obtains Favorable Arbitration Award for Concert Promoter

New Tools for Asset Protection and Estate Planning

Attorney Drafts Endorsement Agreement on Behalf of Client and NFL Player

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Expands an Employer’s Defenses to a Claim of Discrimination

Physical Disabilities in a Virtual World

Occupational Safety and Health Act: New Rules for Injury and Illness Reporting

Changes in Overtime Rules for Michigan Employers

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rules

CMDA Now Handles Patents

Contributing to a Roth IRA through the Backdoor

Employee Handbooks are Essential for Small Businesses

Employers Face More Compliance Challenges

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Should Michigan Employers “Ban the Box” and Remove the Criminal Conviction Question from Applications?

Strategies to Minimize Joint Employer Liability

New Rules Affecting Workers and Employers by the U.S. Department of Labor

EEOC Bans Discrimination against Sexual Orientation in the Workplace

Intellectual Property: The Most Overlooked Asset of a Company

Litigation: How to be Better Prepared

Telecommuting May Not be a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA if On-Site Attendance is an Essential Function of the Position

E-Verify: Understanding Responsibilities and Rights

Signs of Identity Theft and How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

Michigan Investment Markets Bill Would Permit Local Stock Exchanges

Google Glass: Use of wearable technology in the workplace creates the need for updated workplace policies

New Tools for Consumers in the Fight Against Identity Theft and Credit Report Errors

Immigration: The Effect of Slyusar v. Holder on the “Incredible” REAL ID Act

Contributing to a Roth IRA through a Backdoor Option

Crowdfunding Bill Intended to Assist Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Creativity, 3D Printing and the Law

E-3 Visas: An Alternative to the H-1B Lottery

Succession Planning: Now is the Time to Develop a Plan

Account Stated and Open Account Actions Involving Sale of Goods Subject to Michigan’s Six-Year Limitations Period

Account Stated and Open Account Actions Involving Sale of Goods Subject to Michigan’s Six-Year Limitations Period

Employee or Independent Contractor? UIA Adopts 20-Factor Test

Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Non-Recourse Mortgage Loan Act

Healthcare’s Small Business Tax Credit: Is your Small Business Eligible?

Deciphering the Healthcare Law

Know Your Business: Three Key Areas that Need Your Attention

Don’t Let the IRS Take 35% of Your 401(k)

Community Association and Real Estate Law

Protecting Your Inheritance. How a Recent Michigan Court Decision Empowers Property Heirs

Attorney John Gwyn Attends CAI Law Seminar

Attorney John Gwyn Provides Michigan Legislative Update

Attorneys Greg Grant and Matt Cross Obtain Summary Disposition of Premises Liability Claim Against Northern Michigan Condominium Association

Attorneys John Gwyn and Gary Klein Participate in UCOM 51st Annual Conference

Attorney John Gwyn’s Article on the Ripple Effect of Skilled Trade Shortages in Michigan Featured in LACHES

Attorneys Participate in 2025 CAI Annual Conference and Expo

Attorney John Gwyn Contributor to ICLE Short-Term Rentals On-Demand Seminar

Michigan House Bill 5598: Cracking Down on Fraudulent Real Estate Documents

Michigan Supreme Court Rules: Co-Owner May Maintain Lawsuit against Association for Injuries Sustained on Common Elements

CMDA Participates in UCOM 50th Anniversary Conference

CMDA Attorneys Participate in Annual CAI Conference and Expo

The Legal Implications of the State of Michigan Adopting the Uniform Partition of Heirs of Property Act

John Gwyn’s Article on Aging in Place Featured in OCBA Laches

Impact Michigan House Bill 5028 May Have on Community Associations in Determining the Best Policies for their Residents

Experienced Attorney John McFarland Joins Kansas City Office

Are Sellers Required to Disclose Delinquent HOA Dues?

Attorneys Participate in CAI Annual Conference and Expo

Collaborative Consumption in the Short-Term Sharing Economy: How Community Associations are Grappling with Peer-to-Peer Based Transactions

Attorney John Gwyn Presents on Michigan’s Short-Term Rental Laws

Michigan Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Application for Leave in Favor of Condominium Association

Co-Owner’s Complaint of Neighbor’s Smoking in a Condominium Rejected by the Federal Courts

John Gwyn and Joel Ashton Participate in CAI Great Exhibitor Outdoor Fair

John Gwyn’s HOA Case Featured at CAI Annual Law Seminar

John Gwyn Selected as a “Go To Lawyer” in Real Estate and Condominium Law

John Gwyn and Joel Ashton Participate in CAI Great Exhibitor Outdoor Fair

Slip and Fall on Sidewalk in Housing Cooperative

Navigating Community Association Construction Agreements with Contractors for Renovation and Remodeling Projects

Avoid Risky Policies when Collecting Assessments from Delinquent Condominium and HOA Homeowners

Appropriate Steps to take when Collecting Assessments from Delinquent Condominium and HOA Homeowners

Are Short-Term Rental Occupants Considered to be Tenants or Guests under Michigan Law?

Collection of Accrued Interest Not Allowed in the Absence of a Written Contract Provision

Summary Disposition Granted in Condominium Association Case

The Use of Lady Bird Deeds to Convey Life Estate Interests in Land

Recent Michigan Court of Appeals Decision Holds in Favor of Condominium Association’s Amendment of its Bylaws to Preclude Short-Term Rentals

Attorneys Participate in CAI Conference and Expo

Dealing with Vexatious Litigants in Community Association Matters

Are Sellers Required to Disclose the Existence of Delinquent HOA Dues?

The Importance of Using an Attorney Relevant to your Legal Matter

Summary Disposition Granted in Homeowners Case

State Court dismisses Lawsuit against HOA in Real Property Dispute involving the State of Michigan

Education Law

Partner Daniel Ferris Attends SCR 2026 Annual Conference

Ryan Miller and Daniel Ferris Successfully Defended $47 Million Admitted Liability Case

Michigan Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal on Student-on-Student Sexual Harassment Issue Under Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Federal and State Courts Dismiss Lawsuits Against Community College

Supreme Court Opinion Released: Fry, IDEA, FAPE and Administrative Remedies

Department of Education and Transgender Facilities

Dear Colleague Letter on Competency-Based Education Programs

How College Disability Services Differ from K-12 Special Education Services

Service Dogs Expected to take on Expanded Role in Public Places

Supreme Court Raises Bar to Prove Discriminatory Retaliation Cases

Preventing Molestation in Schools

Employment and Labor Law

Victory for Our Clients: Partners Greg Grant and Kristen Rewa Secure Summary Judgment for Municipality

Attorney John Gwyn’s Article on the Ripple Effect of Skilled Trade Shortages in Michigan Featured in LACHES

Attorneys Grant and Rewa Obtain Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case

Ron Acho Selected as CACC 2025 Businessperson of the Year

Michigan Expands its Earned Sick Time Law and Increases Minimum Wage

The Impact of Michigan’s Right-to-Work Repeal

Experienced Attorney John McFarland Joins Kansas City Office

Partner Matthew Cross Returns to CMDA

Michigan Expands Protected Categories under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Jim Acho Quoted in Article on Motion Won after Novel Legal Argument Made by Matt Wayne

Attorney Jim Acho Named 2023 Top Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law

Jim Acho Interview: Harvard Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law

Acho Speaks to MDAHU

Important New Changes to Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act

Legal or Not, Michigan Employers Can Still Fire You for Smoking Pot

Definition of Gender Discrimination Expanded

Think Before You Joke

Cautionary Tale – Employee’s Profanity Laced Facebook Post is Protected Activity in a Recent Federal Court Decision

A Few Common Reminders of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Grant Obtains Dismissals on behalf of Judge and Prosecutor

Municipal Immunity under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act: New Rules for Injury and Illness Reporting

Changes in Overtime Rules for Michigan Employers

Sixth Circuit Holds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Retaliation Complaint

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rules

Attorney’s “FSLA Final Rule and its Impact on the Government Employer” Article Featured in MIPRIMA Publication

An Employee’s Motivation is No Longer Determinative in a Whistleblower Protection Claim

Employee Handbooks are Essential for Small Businesses

Employers Face More Compliance Challenges

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Should Michigan Employers “Ban the Box” and Remove the Criminal Conviction Question from Applications?

Strategies to Minimize Joint Employer Liability

New Rules Affecting Workers and Employers by the U.S. Department of Labor

Attorneys Win Case for Local Municipality: Plaintiff Sought $1,020,000 in Damages, Awarded $0

Attorney Jim Acho Predicts NLRB Ruling on College Athletes’ Unions

Acho Interviewed by Law360 Magazine on Deflategate Case

EEOC Bans Discrimination against Sexual Orientation in the Workplace

Gov. Snyder Signs Law to Bar Municipal Wage, Employment Rules

Litigation: How to be Better Prepared

Telecommuting May Not be a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA if On-Site Attendance is an Essential Function of the Position

E-Verify: Understanding Responsibilities and Rights

Public and Private Employers Subject to 50 Employee Threshold Under the FMLA: Does Unconditional Language in Employee Manual Create a Jury Question?

Google Glass: Use of wearable technology in the workplace creates the need for updated workplace policies

EEOC Releases Guidelines for Religious Dress and Grooming in the Workplace

Employee or Independent Contractor? UIA Adopts 20-Factor Test

Return to Work Issues under the Family Medical Leave Act

Good News for Private Sector Businesses

Employers Need To Be Mindful of Anti-Retaliation Policy

Employer’s Right to View E-Mails vs. Employee’s Right of Privacy

An Employer Roadmap to Getting through the State of Michigan Unemployment Compensation Maze

Estate Planning and Elder Law

Protecting Your Inheritance. How a Recent Michigan Court Decision Empowers Property Heirs

College Bound? Important Legal Documents Every College Student Needs

CMDA Participates in City of Westland’s 2025 Senior Health Day

Richards’ Article on the Benefits and Challenges of the Ladybird Deed Featured in Urban Aging News

Richards’ Article on Medicaid Estate Recovery Featured in Urban Aging News

CMDA Participates in Senior Health Day at the Friendship Center

The Legal Implications of the State of Michigan Adopting the Uniform Partition of Heirs of Property Act

Richards’ Article on Estate Planning Made Simple Featured in Urban Aging News

Gene Richards Named to 2024 DBusiness Magazine’s List of Top Lawyers

College Bound? Critical Legal Documents College Students Need

An Overview of the Ladybird Deed

Richards’ Article on the Importance of a Will Featured in Urban Aging News

How Important is a Will, Really?

Should an Adult Child Put their Name on their Parent’s Bank Account?

Five Things to Look for During Visits with Aging Loved Ones

Richards’ Article on Advice for Caregivers Featured in Urban Aging News

Attorney Stephen Johnston Joins CMDA

Caregivers: Five Steps to Eliminate Legal Hurdles

Richards’ Article on Guardianships Featured in Urban Aging News

Chris Schultz Selected as a “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law

Richards’ Article on Ladybird Deed Featured in Urban Aging News

CMDA & Dignity Memorial Present Free Online Estate Planning/Elder Law Seminar Series

The Use of Lady Bird Deeds to Convey Life Estate Interests in Land

CMDA Puzzle Booklets have Arrived

Coping in Crisis: Estate Planning Challenges and Solutions

The SECURE Act and its Impact on Your Estate Plan

Matt Cross Volunteers at Veterans Day Event

Upcoming Seminar: Why Families Feud in Probate Court and How to Prevent the Mayhem

Join CMDA at Senior Day at the Detroit Zoo

You’re Invited: Lunch & Learn Workshop Series

Estate Planning for Retirement Years

Attorney Presents on Stepping into Retirement

Five Things to Look for During Holiday Visits with Aging Loved Ones

Why is it not a good idea for adult children to put their names on their parents’ bank accounts?

Elder Law and Estate Planning Team Attend Medicare Summit

College Bound? Two Documents Every College Student Should Sign

Gene Richards Featured on “The Lawyers” Radio Program

The Elderly are at Risk – Even in the Courts

Why Families Feud in Probate Court and How to Prevent the Mayhem Seminar to be held June 7

The Five Most Common Mistakes an Elder Law Attorney Sees

Panel Discussion on Understanding Long Term Care Needs to be held April 20

Estate Planning for Older Adults

New Tools for Asset Protection and Estate Planning

Experienced Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Joins Firm

Estate Planning: A Continuous Process

Contributing to a Roth IRA through the Backdoor

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Eleven Estate Planning Mistakes to be Avoided

What is Elder Law?

The Top Ten Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Effectively Handling Unique Elder Law Issues

Insurance Defense

Partner Daniel Ferris Attends SCR 2026 Annual Conference

Attorney Shane Nolan Secures Summary Disposition on Behalf of Southeast Michigan Municipal Client

Attorneys Greg Grant and Matt Cross Obtain Summary Disposition of Premises Liability Claim Against Northern Michigan Condominium Association

Attorney Paul Leonidas Lin Joins Firm’s Riverside Office

Attorney Lanae Monera Joins Firm’s Grand Rapids Office

Attorney Greg Grant Secures Dismissal Under the Reckless Misconduct Standard for Recreational Activities

Partner Joel Ashton Speaks at NAIFA Event

Carol Smith Named Partner of the Firm

Attorney Kimberly Coschino Joins CMDA’s Clinton Township Office

Carol Smith Obtains No Cause Verdict

Carol Smith Named to MiLW Class of 2024 Up & Coming Lawyers

Partner Matthew Cross Returns to CMDA

Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Retroactivity of 2019 No-Fault Amendments

Grant Wins Dismissal for Utility in Electrical Shock Case

Attorney Carol Smith Wins MSD on Serious Impairment Threshold

Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Parked Vehicle Exclusion of No-Fault Act

Attorney Carol Smith Wins Appeal that Sought to Overturn Trial Victory

Michigan Court of Appeals Provides Guidance On Denials and Tolling for PIP “One Year Back Rule”

Summary Disposition Granted Based on Graves Amendment

Update: $0 Judgment Entered in Federal Lawsuit Tried by Carol Smith

Attorney Jonathan Brown Successfully Obtains Motion to Dismiss in Case Filed by MRI Facility

Attorney Jonathan Brown Successfully Obtains Motion for Reconsideration in PIP Benefits Case

Attorney Carol Smith Obtains Motion for Partial Summary Disposition on Large-Exposure Case

Attorney Carol Smith Obtains Impressive Trial Win in Federal Court

Slip and Fall on Sidewalk in Housing Cooperative

Doug Curlew and Shane Nolan Named Partners of the Firm

Insurance Defense Attorney Carol Smith joins Firm

Insurance Defense Attorney Joins Firm

What do the Changes to Michigan’s Auto Insurance Law Mean for You?

Joel Ashton Featured Speaker at NAIFA Auto No-Fault Reform Zoom Conference

Joel Ashton Speaks at NAIFA Auto No-Fault Reform Conference

Summary Disposition Granted in Homeowners Case

Greg Grant and Braeden Willoughby Named Partners of the Firm

Summary Disposition Granted on Serious Impairment in Trucking Case

Ashton Discusses Michigan No-Fault Act on TV Warren

Michigan Supreme Court Holds that Owner or Registrant Need Not Personally Maintain Insurance Under No-Fault Act

A Breakdown of the New Michigan No-Fault Legislation

CMDA Supports SVAA Fundraiser Event

Matt Cross and Greg Grant Attend Grand Rapids Adjusters Association Event

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Attorney Joins Livonia Office

Insureds and Insurers Must Carefully Read their Insurance Policies

Insurance Companies May Now Avail Themselves of the Traditional Legal and Equitable Remedies when Faced with Fraud

Law Enforcement Defense and Litigation

Attorneys Matt Cross and Neal Wilds Obtain Summary Judgment on Constitutional Claims Against County Jail Officials

Federal Claims Arising Out of Wellness Check Abandoned After Defense Briefing Prompts Reassessment

Federal Court Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Arrest During Shots-Fired Call

Attorneys Haider Kazim and Matt Cross Obtain Dismissal on the Basis of Qualified Immunity for Upper Peninsula Community

Attorneys Grant and Rewa Obtain Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case

Jim Acho Obtains No Cause ($0) Verdict From Federal Jury for Defense Client

Kristen Rewa Obtains Dismissal of Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Partner Matthew Cross Returns to CMDA

Grant Wins Federal Police Case After Lengthy Litigation

Grant and Rewa Earn Dismissal in U.P. Police Case

Kristen Rewa Named Partner of the Firm

Attorneys Jim Acho, Shane Nolan and Stanley Okoli Win Lawsuit Filed Against City of Detroit and Board of Police Commissioners

Doug Curlew and Shane Nolan Named Partners of the Firm

TC Attorneys Present to Law Enforcement Leaders

Court Grants Motion to Dismiss in Civil Rights Case

Court Grants Summary Judgment, Dismisses Wrongful Arrest/Malicious Prosecution Claims

Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act

Sixth Circuit Reinforces the Importance of Protecting the Identities of Confidential Informants

Grant Obtains a No Cause of Action Verdict in Federal Court

Sixth Circuit Holds that Police Must Protect Free Expression of Unpopular Views

Attorneys give Presentation to Police Chiefs on Garrity Protection

In the Wake of Two Recent Rulings, Attorneys Offer Advice to Law Enforcement on Avoiding Liability

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Attorney Joins Livonia Office

Litigation: How to be Better Prepared

Your Attorney Needs You

Court Rules Mental Health Commitment Constitutional – Case Dismissed

#Socialmedia #Police

Officer and Public Safety Justify Force Against Recklessly Fleeing Motorists

Bill Would Allow Strip Searches for Misdemeanor Crimes

Supreme Court Decides on Fourth Amendment Cases

Firearms: Open Carry is Legal in Michigan

Municipal Law

Partner Daniel Ferris Attends SCR 2026 Annual Conference

Attorneys Matt Cross and Neal Wilds Obtain Summary Judgment on Constitutional Claims Against County Jail Officials

Victory for Our Clients: Partners Greg Grant and Kristen Rewa Secure Summary Judgment for Municipality

Congratulations to the City of Lansing on the Approval of Its New Charter

Federal Claims Arising Out of Wellness Check Abandoned After Defense Briefing Prompts Reassessment

Federal Court Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Arrest During Shots-Fired Call

Attorney Shane Nolan Secures Summary Disposition on Behalf of Southeast Michigan Municipal Client

Attorneys Matt Cross and Greg Grant Obtain Summary Disposition of Novel Open Meetings Act Claims

Attorney Paul Leonidas Lin Joins Firm’s Riverside Office

Attorney Lanae Monera Joins Firm’s Grand Rapids Office

Attorney Matt Cross Obtains Summary Disposition of a Premises Liability Claim Against Northern Michigan Municipality

Attorneys Matt Cross and Greg Grant Obtain Property Dispute Dismissal for Michigan County

Attorneys Haider Kazim and Matt Cross Obtain Dismissal on the Basis of Qualified Immunity for Upper Peninsula Community

Attorneys Grant and Rewa Obtain Motion for Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case

Jim Acho Obtains No Cause ($0) Verdict From Federal Jury for Defense Client

Michigan’s New Renewable Energy Siting Law and its Implications on Municipalities

Kristen Rewa Obtains Dismissal of Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Cross Wins Dismissal for Municipality in Marijuana Case

Partner Matthew Cross Returns to CMDA

Grant Wins Federal Police Case After Lengthy Litigation

Grant Wins Dismissal for Utility in Electrical Shock Case

Grant and Rewa Earn Dismissal in U.P. Police Case

Michigan Expands Protected Categories under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

Jim Acho Quoted in Article on Motion Won after Novel Legal Argument Made by Matt Wayne

Kristen Rewa Named Partner of the Firm

Attorneys Jim Acho, Shane Nolan and Stanley Okoli Win Lawsuit Filed Against City of Detroit and Board of Police Commissioners

Attorney Kevin Campbell Joins Livonia Office

Sixth Circuit “Chalking” Case Goes Forward

Greg Grant Presenter at MDTC Regional Judicial Award Ceremony

Doug Curlew and Shane Nolan Named Partners of the Firm

Kristen Rewa Presents at MAMA Conference

Requirement of Michigan Public Bodies to Hold Public Meetings In-Person Under the OMA Suspended

Donut Gate Scandal Closes – Court of Appeals Dismisses Judge’s Lawsuit Against Lapeer County and its Officials

Greg Grant and Braeden Willoughby Named Partners of the Firm

Clark Named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators

Important New Changes to Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act

TC Attorneys Present to Law Enforcement Leaders

Court Grants Motion to Dismiss in Civil Rights Case

Court Grants Summary Disposition in Case Involving Farm Animals Running at Large

Court Grants Summary Judgment, Dismisses Wrongful Arrest/Malicious Prosecution Claims

Court Grants Summary Disposition, Dismisses Plaintiff’s Claims under Whistleblower Protection Act

Federal and State Courts Dismiss Lawsuits Against Community College

Definition of Gender Discrimination Expanded

Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act

A Few Common Reminders of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Grant Obtains Dismissals on behalf of Judge and Prosecutor

Sixth Circuit Reinforces the Importance of Protecting the Identities of Confidential Informants

New Law Expands Protections for Municipalities in Premises Liability Lawsuits

Grant Obtains a No Cause of Action Verdict in Federal Court

Court of Appeals Reaffirms Public Bodies are Under No Obligation to Monitor FOIA Requests Once Denied

Physical Disabilities in a Virtual World

Municipal Immunity under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Legal Update: Implications of the Recently Enacted Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act on Municipalities

Occupational Safety and Health Act: New Rules for Injury and Illness Reporting

Changes in Overtime Rules for Michigan Employers

Sixth Circuit Holds Dismissal of Firefighter’s Retaliation Complaint

Attorney’s “FSLA Final Rule and its Impact on the Government Employer” Article Featured in MIPRIMA Publication

Sixth Circuit Holds that Police Must Protect Free Expression of Unpopular Views

Attorneys give Presentation to Police Chiefs on Garrity Protection

An Employee’s Motivation is No Longer Determinative in a Whistleblower Protection Claim

In the Wake of Two Recent Rulings, Attorneys Offer Advice to Law Enforcement on Avoiding Liability

2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

Public Act 131: E-Signatures Accepted at Register of Deeds

Should Michigan Employers “Ban the Box” and Remove the Criminal Conviction Question from Applications?

Attorney Joins Livonia Office

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