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Insurers Get Claims Trimmed In Factory Explosion Suit

Law 360

Insurers for a glass manufacturer cannot pursue most of their claims against two contractors over a 2017 factory explosion, a Michigan federal court ruled, saying waiver of subrogation clauses in the underlying service contracts bar all causes of action except those arising from gross negligence.

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Developments in Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities Through December 2023

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

For example, at least 7 townships in Michigan and 4 counties in Virginia prohibit or substantially restrict solar development on agricultural land. All of these federal lawsuits include claims that the agencies approving the projects violated the National Environmental Policy Act, among other federal causes of action.

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United States: The Current Status Of Bad-Faith Claims Involving Insurance - Collins Einhorn Farrell

Mondaq

The availability of causes of action under Michigan law premised on an insurer's bad faith has generated significant confusion for several decades.

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Unanimous Court Rules FTCA Bars Suit Against Federal Officers

Constitutional Law Reporter

He also sued the officers individually under the implied cause of action recognized by Bivens. James King sued the United States under the FTCA after a violent encounter with Todd Allen and Douglas Brownback, members of a federal task force who mistook King for a fugitive.

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Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C. Appoints Kaitlin A. Brown to Executive Committee

LegalReader

Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C., is pleased to announce that shareholder Kaitlin A. Brown has been appointed to the firm’s Executive Committee. The announcement was made by the firm’s President and CEO, Steven D. Katie is a respected and accomplished young leader of our firm and the legal community. We look forward to.

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Supreme Court Clarifies When Public Officials Can Be held Liable for Social Media Activity

Constitutional Law Reporter

In 2014, Freed updated his Facebook page to reflect his position as city manager of Port Huron, Michigan. He eventually converted his profile to a public “page,” which allowed anyone to see and comment on his posts.

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When is a Government Official’s Social Media a State Action?

Patently O

This recent decision from the Supreme Court case grapples with the issue of when a public official’s social media activity constitutes state action for purposes of a First Amendment claim under 42 U.S.C. I’ve been following the case as part of my work on internet and media law issues. ” 42 U.S.C.