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School’s In – Liability Claims to Follow
Shortly after the school bells begin to ring in another year early next month, liability claims are, unfortunately, soon to follow. As tort reform continues to reduce the number of product liability, medical malpractice and auto negligence cases, plaintiff attorneys have set their sights on public entities. Public entities are often viewed as “deep
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
Complimentary Seminars and Continuing Education
For more than 60 years, Garan Lucow Miller has been providing its clients with what we call “continuing client education”. By teaming up with you and keeping track of current legal issues, many legal expenses are often reduced.
Whether its presenting a GLM seminar or speaking at a seminar sponsored by another
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
Campaign Reminders
In just a few days, people around the state will travel to their local polling places to exercise their privilege to vote. Just several days later, if history repeats itself, several lawsuits will be filed alleging illegal use of municipal facilities or equipment in connection with the elections. Most cases are brought under the
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
So You’ve Been Sued . . .
Your municipal clerk recently sent you a note. Not a note of appreciation or of thanks, but a note telling you that you have been sued. You are officially a defendant and boy are you angry. “How can I sue that dirty rotten scoundrel?” “Just wait until I get
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
Alternative Dispute Resolution
There is absolutely no doubt but that all types of public entities need to proceed to trial on more cases. Proceeding to trial often sends a clear and convincing message that you are not going to settle a claim and pay money to someone simply because you have been sued. More often than
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
The Open Meetings Act
Each and every week we receive several questions about the Open Meetings Act. Several months ago, we were even asked by a local circuit court judge to put on a seminar for a mid-Michigan city council that ended up being televised for all to see.
If you missed our Lansing seminar earlier this
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
COMPLIMENTARY SEMINARS
For more than 60 years, Garan Lucow Miller has been providing its clients with effective and efficient solutions to their legal needs. Keep in mind, however, that our work starts long before a lawsuit is filed. That’s where we work for free. Absolutely free.
We are on the road just about every month educating
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
‘Tis the Season…
A sure sign that the holiday season is in full swing is the number of questions we get from municipal clients about holiday parties and gifts. To avoid legal and ethical problems during this time of giving, please keep the following pointers in mind:
The Spending Rules.
A municipality’s authority to spend money comes from
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Michael Edmunds, of the firm’s Grand Blanc office, won a no cause verdict for a City of Flint Police Officer from a federal court jury in late October. The plaintiff alleged that the officer used excessive force. The jury disagreed, finding that the force used was reasonable. Mr. Edmunds was assisted at trial by I’Lanta Robbins, Assistant City Attorney for
From the Editor
by John J. Gillooly
Campaign Reminders
In just a few days, people around the state will travel to their local polling places to exercise their privilege to vote. Just several days later, if history repeats itself, several lawsuits will be filed alleging illegal use of municipal facilities or equipment in connection with the elections. Most cases are brought under the