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October 2024

FBMJ’s Joseph McGill Sworn In as 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is thrilled to announce that Joseph McGill has been sworn in as the 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan. During his one-year term as President, McGill will serve all 46,000 Michigan attorneys and further the State Bar’s mission to promote the professionalism

August 2024

The Story Continues: Federal Court Strikes Down The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

Earlier this year, we provided an update on the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s promulgation of its Rule banning non-compete agreements.  Expectedly, the Rule was challenged. On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an opinion and order setting aside the FTC’s

The FTC Issues Non-Compete Ban – What Now?

In Michigan, courts generally presume the legality, validity, and enforceability of contracts. Although noncompete agreements have generally been disfavored by the law, they are enforceable to the extent that they are reasonable in time, geographic distance, and competitive interest. This may all be changing soon though. On April 23, 2024, the

March 2024

Stacey McDaniel Joins FBMJ as Associate Principal

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Stacey McDaniel as an Associate Principal with the firm. Stacey’s practice focuses on defending health care professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice claims. Her areas of expertise include neurosurgery, anesthesiology, orthopedics, neurology, birth trauma, cosmetic surgery,

November 2023

DOJ Files Statement of Interest Supporting Church’s Free Meal Program

The Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon explaining that a city’s decision to restrict a church’s distribution of meals to people who are homeless or hungry may have substantially burdened religious exercise under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized

September 2022

FBMJ Attorneys Baron & McCann Publish Article – Hydrogen Blending: Protecting Against Manufacturer Liability

FBMJ attorneys, Richard Baron and Matthew McCann recently published the article, “Hydrogen Blending: Protecting Against Manufacturer Liability,” in Today’s Boiler, the official magazine of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association. The cover-story article focuses on the time-sensitive topic of hydrogen-blending (HB), a process of blending hydrogen and natural gas with a

September 2022

Joseph McGill Elected Vice President of the State Bar of Michigan

Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip PLLC is pleased to announce that Joseph McGill, a principal with the firm, was recently elected as the Vice President of the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) for the 2022-2023 bar year. On September 16, 2022, McGill was sworn in by Justice Elizabeth T. Clement

January 2022

SCOTUS Strikes Down One Vaccine Mandate, Upholds Another

On January 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate that was to apply to all large employers. That same day, the Supreme Court upheld the administration’s vaccine mandate that applies to healthcare workers at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid.  These

December 2021

FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Medscape Article – 7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments

FBMJ attorneys Julie Janeway and Brian Whitelaw co-authored, “7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments,” published by Medscape on December 6, 2021. The article cautions healthcare providers of the risks of promoting unproven products, preventives, treatments and cures when treating patients with COVID-19. The article discusses the consequences from state medical