Commercial Litigation
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 of lawyers; advocate for an open, fair, and accessible justice system; and provide off
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 Non-Compete Ban and preventing its enforcement. WHAT HAPPENED?W
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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule cr
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, ophthalmology, ped
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 goal of lowering
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 of the Michigan Supreme Court at the State Bar of Michigan annual meeting.McGill has been an active member of t
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 boards, including t
FBMJ Attorney Teams Up with Med-IQ
In December 2021, FBMJ attorney Brian Whitelaw provided expert audio commentary for an accredited Med-IQ online course for physicians on topics including risks involving Medical Record Documentation, Advanced Practice Providers, Robotics, Telemedicine, Electronic Health Records and Urgent Care.Med-IQ is part of the Coverys family of companies and provides medical professionals with knowledge to im
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 inventory subject to the recall. The recall has been reported to imp
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.