December 2021
The MRA Recalls Products Tested by Viridis; Viridis Sues the MRA; Court Partially Reverses Recall
On November 17, 2021, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) issued a notice of recall of all cannabis products tested by Viridis and Viridis North from August 10, 2021 to November 16, 2021, citing “inaccurate and/or unreliable results.” The MRA indicated that hundreds of cannabis retailers had products in their... READ MORE
December 2021
Supreme Court Orders End of Mandatory Case Evaluation Effective Jan. 1, 2022
The Michigan Supreme Court has amended the Michigan Court Rules to eliminate the requirement that all civil cases go through the Case Evaluation process. Instead, the parties will now be able to stipulate to an alternative process to resolve the case – facilitation or mediation. Additionally, the amendments remove the... READ MORE
October 2021
Proposed MRA Rules Revision Will Impact Growers, Processors & Provisioning Centers
The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (“MRA”) periodically updates the administrative rules that impact licensed cannabis operations. On September 27, 2021, the MRA held a public hearing with respect to proposed rule changes will now review the public comments and submit a final draft of proposed rules to the Michigan Legislature’s... READ MORE
September 2021
Anthony Pignotti Co-Authors Article for Michigan Defense Quarterly
FBMJ attorney, Anthony D. Pignotti recently co-authored an article titled, “Litigating the Value of Medical-Expense Damages,” published in the Michigan Defense Quarterly (Vol. 38, No.1, 2021), a publication of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC). The article discusses recoverable economic damages in civil actions and focuses specifically on issues related to medical-expenses damages.... READ MORE
September 2021
Clyde Metzger Recognized as “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Clyde Metzger, a Founding Member of the firm and current Firm Manager, has been named one of 15 “Go To Lawyers” for medical malpractice law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Now in its second year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes... READ MORE
September 2021
Local Government Forced to Issue Bonds to Pay RLUIPA Legal Fees
A New York case is the latest example of why local governments should proceed carefully in RLUIPA litigation to avoid costly outcomes. In the case of the Village of Pomona, NY (Pomona), a RLUIPA case that has dragged on for more than a decade – bouncing from the district court... READ MORE
September 2021
FBMJ Attorney Joseph McGill Elected Secretary of the SBM
We are pleased to announce that Joseph McGill, a principal with the firm, was recently elected and sworn in as the Secretary of the State Bar of Michigan for the 2021-2022 bar year. McGill was sworn in by Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack of the Michigan Supreme Court during a virtual inauguration ceremony broadcast... READ MORE
September 2021
FBMJ Lawyers Named to Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists in 2021
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that eight of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers and Michigan Rising Stars lists. One lawyer, Randy Juip, was also honored as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan. Super Lawyers,... READ MORE
September 2021
Credentialing Case Closed: COA Rules Ambulatory Surgical Center Credentialing File Privileged
Is an ambulatory outpatient surgical center’s credentialing file discoverable and admissible at trial? No and no, according to the Michigan Court of Appeals’ published decision in Dorsey v. Surgical Institute of Michigan, where the Court extended the statutory protection for credentialing files beyond hospitals to also include ambulatory surgical centers. The... READ MORE
August 2021
Attorney Matthew McCann Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip as Associate Principal
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Matthew (Matt) McCann as an Associate Principal with the firm effective July 28. Member Richard Baron made the announcement. Matt brings a wealth of experience to the firm, and has a diverse legal background including experience leading... READ MORE