Effective January 1, 2025, major amendments to Michigan Court Rule 8.126 have overhauled the pro hac vice process for out-of-state attorneys. These changes aim to improve access to justice while streamlining application requirements. For attorneys seeking temporary admission in Michigan, understanding these new provisions is essential. At Cardelli Lanfear, PC, we have extensive experience serving […]
Complex Commercial Litigation
Cardelli Lanfear has won a significant appeal, reversing a trial court decision that allowed a City of Detroit to (a) operate a bus system, making it liable for first-party benefits owed to a passenger; (b) self-insure, rather than incur the expense of securing insurance for first-party benefits; and (c) pass along its obligation to pay […]
The firm is pleased to report that the Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order granting summary disposition against a crossclaim for indemnification filed by one of its clients. In Jackson v. Spartan Barricading, the plaintiff sued a firm client, alleging negligence in the supplying of a road construction sign to her […]
Commerical entities are always interested in knowing whether contractual provisions will actually be enforced by courts. A Cardelli Lanfear client recently faced this very issue with respect to a forum selection clause in a commercial contract. The ultimate issue was whether any crossclaims against our client would have to be litigated in the State of […]