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Executive Partner Jack Weston was recently published in the October 2024 issue of the Oakland County Bar Association’s LACHES magazine. The article is entitled, “Will Case Evaluation Remain Viable After the 2021 Amendment to MCR 2.403, or Will It Fall by the Wayside?” Click the link for a full copy of the article.: > https://bit.ly/3BAvk3O

David R. Kinzer, Associate, has authored a No-Fault Newsline article, “Court Interprets Recovery of Allowable Expenses ‘Without Limit’ but Within Reason.” > https://bit.ly/3NEIHTD The No-Fault Act was reformed in 2019 to allow insurers to cap available PIP benefits or even exclude PIP benefits altogether for insureds with qualified health plans like Medicare. Post reform, MCL 500.3135(3)(c) allows injured parties to bring third-party claims against tortfeasors for allowable expenses “in excess” of the claimant’s policy limits, unless the claimant opted out of PIP benefits entirely, in which case allowable expenses are “without limit.” In Joseph Canty v Michael Chester Mason, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW2d ___ (October 04, 2024) (Docket No. 365327), the Court of Appeals explained that the phrase “without limit” must be understood in context, declining Plaintiff’s invitation to ignore all imaginable legal restrictions and instead holding that third-party claims are subject to the post-reform fee schedule, MCL 500.3157, and the common law duty to mitigate damages.   Information re: Mr. Kinzer > https://bit.ly/3VlbYpA; contact [email protected], or 248-539-2811; to sign up for Secrest Wardle Newsletters > https://bit.ly/3PtRmKg #secrestwardle #legalnewsletter #michigan #nofault #insurancedefense

Secrest Wardle is pleased to announce that Executive Partner, Samantha J. Orvis, has been appointed by the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Qualifications Committee for another year. The committee, as requested by the Governor, evaluates candidates for possible appointment to judicial vacancies and reports in confidence to the Governor.> https://bit.ly/3XO8tt7

Please join us in congratulating Amanda B. Fopma, Executive Partner, on receiving the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Influential Women of Law Award. This award honors women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the justice system and for their clients, their commitment to their communities and their service to the profession.> https://bit.ly/3TU9crp

Secrest Wardle 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series Insurance and Indemnity Issues The tenth and final installment of Secrest Wardle's 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series concludes with an update of “Premises Liability vs Ordinary Negligence (Condition vs Conduct).” This webinar will clarify the distinguishing factors between premises liability and ordinary negligence matters. Examples will be provided along with references to current case law. Also discussed will be the interplay between no-fault and premises liability matters. This webinar, presented by Senior Partner Justin A. Grimske, will air tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. To register, please go to > https://bit.ly/3XQ9cey. If you are not already on our distribution list to receive invitations to register for future Premises Liability webinars, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

Secrest Wardle 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series Premises Liability vs Ordinary Negligence (Condition vs Conduct) The tenth and final installment of Secrest Wardle's 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series concludes with an update of “Premises Liability vs Ordinary Negligence (Condition vs Conduct).” This webinar will clarify the distinguishing factors between premises liability and ordinary negligence matters. Examples will be provided along with references to current case law. Also discussed will be the interplay between no-fault and premises liability matters. This webinar, presented by Senior Partner Justin A. Grimske, will air on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. To register, please go to > https://bit.ly/3XQ9cey. If you are not already on our distribution list to receive invitations to register for future Premises Liability webinars, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The next episode of Secrest Wardle's complimentary series "MI PIP Monthly," broadcasts tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, 2024! Trending topics surrounding PIP claims will be presented by Mark Masters, Senior Partner, and Amber Rouse Holloway, Executive Partner. Questions may be submitted during the pre-recorded broadcast for direct follow-up by the presenters. Register at https://bit.ly/4ditFgl. Case Law Discussion •            Margot Parraghi v Edward Chodyniecki, et al., Docket No. 358829 (Mich Ct App, November 2, 2022) •            Michigan Spine & Brain Surgeons, PLLC v Home-Owners Insurance Company, Docket No. 349367, issued February 18, 2021 Trending Topics in PIP Litigation •            Reasonable Witness Fees for Treating Physicians •            Johnson v State Farm Mut Auto Ins Co, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued November 22, 2022 (Docket No. 355137) MI PIP Monthly is available via podcast, so you may stay up-to-date on trending topics each month from your car, desk, or wherever you are! > http://bit.ly/2ok3Eb3 Access past webinars> https://bit.ly/3ELRM8v. Sign up for Secrest Wardle newsletters & webinar invites> https://bit.ly/3PtRmKg #secrestwardle #legal #podcast #webinar #mipipmonthly

Secrest Wardle 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series Insurance and Indemnity Issues The ninth installment of Secrest Wardle's 2024 Premises Liability Webinar Series will present an updated primer on contractual indemnification, insurance provisions, and tender of defense issues, and how they can affect the outcome of premises liability claims. This webinar, presented by Senior Partner Matthew J. Consolo, will broadcast tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. To register, please go to > https://bit.ly/3Bd1QsM. If you are not already on our distribution list to receive invitations to register for future Premises Liability webinars, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

Secrest Wardle is proud to announce that Partner, Lauren A. Sterrett, has been selected as one of “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers” for negligence law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field of law as nominated by their peers. For additional details > https://bit.ly/3MTQVqe

The next episode of Secrest Wardle's complimentary series "MI PIP Monthly," will broadcast on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Trending topics surrounding PIP claims will be presented by Mark Masters, Senior Partner, and Amber Rouse Holloway, Executive Partner. Questions may be submitted during the pre-recorded broadcast for direct follow-up by the presenters. Register at https://bit.ly/4ditFgl. Case Law Discussion •            Margot Parraghi v Edward Chodyniecki, et al., Docket No. 358829 (Mich Ct App, November 2, 2022) •            Michigan Spine & Brain Surgeons, PLLC v Home-Owners Insurance Company, Docket No. 349367, issued February 18, 2021 Trending Topics in PIP Litigation •            Reasonable Witness Fees for Treating Physicians •            Johnson v State Farm Mut Auto Ins Co, unpublished opinion per curiam of the Court of Appeals, issued November 22, 2022 (Docket No. 355137) MI PIP Monthly is available via podcast, so you may stay up-to-date on trending topics each month from your car, desk, or wherever you are! > http://bit.ly/2ok3Eb3 Access past webinars> https://bit.ly/3ELRM8v. Sign up for Secrest Wardle newsletters & webinar invites> https://bit.ly/3PtRmKg #secrestwardle #legal #podcast #webinar #mipipmonthly