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 within the legal profession and his longstanding commitment to advancing the rule of law.
During the invitation-only program, he will join judges, attorneys, bar leaders, and civic advocates from the United States and abroad to discuss strategies for strengthening judicial independence, promoting public confidence in legal institutions, and safeguarding the rule of law. Congratulations, Joe, on this well-deserved recognition.
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 2026
Recent RLUIPA News: Key Cases, Supreme Court Activity & Religious Zoning Disputes
This update covers recent RLUIPA developments, including major religious land use cases, church zoning disputes, and ongoing litigation under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Courts, municipalities, and advocacy groups continue to shape how RLUIPA is applied in land-use decisions, religious gatherings, and access to federal courts. RLUIPA
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
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.
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