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July 2026

Joseph P. McGill Invited to Participate in the International Ideas Lab on Rule of Law and Judicial Independence and Integrity

We are proud to congratulate FBMJ Member Joseph P. McGill on his invitation to participate in the International Ideas Lab on Rule of Law and Judicial Independence and Integrity, co-hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The invitation recognizes Joe’s leadership... READ MORE

July 2026

FBMJ Attorney Chloe Schumacher Presents on Medical Record Documentation Best Practices

Clear, accurate medical documentation is essential to patient care—and it can also play a critical role when care is later reviewed in legal proceedings. We were pleased to have Chloe Schumacher present at Oaklawn Hospital on the dos, don’ts, and best practices of medical record documentation. Drawing on her experience defending... READ MORE

July 2026

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Welcomes Former Chief Judge Sean Cox

Former Chief Judge Sean Cox of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently served as the featured speaker at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip’s monthly professional staff meeting. Judge Cox, who retired from the federal bench in 2025 and now serves as a mediator and arbitrator with... READ MORE

July 2026

Sarah Cherry Published in Michigan Defense Quarterly on Res Ipsa Loquitur

We are proud to share that FBMJ Partner Sarah Cherry has authored an article in the 2026 edition of Michigan Defense Quarterly. In “Res Ipsa Loquitur: Does it Really ‘Speak for Itself’ or are Plaintiffs Using it to Shift Their Burden of Proof?” Sarah examines the increasing use of the... READ MORE

June 2026

Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip Win No-Cause Verdict for Clients in $135 Million Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip PLLC Members Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, successfully obtained a verdict of no cause of action in favor of their clients in a recent medical malpractice trial in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court. After a two-week-long trial in which the Plaintiffs sought $135 million in... READ MORE

June 2026

Michigan Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on the Usage of AI in Legal Proceedings

In the first of its kind, the Michigan Court of Appeals just issued Barber v. Morawa (Docket No. 374773), which is a medical malpractice case in which AI was used to generate legal arguments. The case background concerns a plaintiff who initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit arising out of a... READ MORE

April 2026

FBMJ Attorney Silvia Mansoor Featured in Legal News Q&A on Medical Malpractice Defense

We’re proud to see our colleague Silvia Mansoor featured in a recent Q&A with Legal News, which will be circulating across multiple counties in Michigan. Silvia, a litigation attorney at Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip PLLC, shares insight into her work defending physicians in medical malpractice cases—including how critical it is... READ MORE

April 2026

FBMJ Team Volunteers with Wobbly Kitchen

Earlier this week, our team volunteered with Wobbly Kitchen to assemble and distribute care packages to members of our community in need. From fresh food to essential items, every bag was packed with care by our incredible staff. Community matters – and we’re glad to show up. ... READ MORE

April 2026

FBMJ Attorneys Present to Emergency Medicine Providers on Medical Malpractice

On April 9, 2026, FBMJ attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Sarah Cherry presented a number of medical-legal issues to emergency medicine residents, medical students, and attending physicians at Ascension St. John Hospital Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. Emergency medicine physicians are among the most frequently named providers in medical malpractice lawsuits. Studies show... READ MORE

April 2026

FBMJ Welcomes Cork City and County Delegation to Detroit

In celebration of the strong ties between Detroit and Cork, we were honored to welcome a visiting delegation of government officials from Cork City and County Cork to Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip for a breakfast gathering during St. Patrick’s Day week. Members of the judiciary, the legal community, and the... READ MORE