Open and obvious may be gone in Michigan, but property owners can still protect themselves in premises liability cases.

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What Barbie can teach litigants and attorneys about avoiding sanctions and conducting oneself with civility in civil litigation.

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The “notice” defense shifts back into focus after a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling dismantled the “open and obvious” defense for premises liability claims.

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Quickly determining “satisfactory proof of loss” for property claims can help insurance providers mitigate or even avoid paying penalty interest under Michigan’s Uniform Trade Practices Act.

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Lithium batteries stored or charged onboard boats, ships and cargo containers may leave you walking the plank of maritime liability.

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Responding timely to “satisfactory proof of loss” notices can help insurers limit or even avoid paying penalty interest under Michigan’s Uniform Trade Practices Act.

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The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday issued a landmark decision that abolishes the open and obvious defense for premises liability cases. 

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Failure to pay first-party property claims could cost you penalty interest under Michigan's Uniform Trade Practice Act.

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Can the use of artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT pierce the attorney-client privilege?

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Paying penalty interest in first party property claims is tough to avoid in Michigan, but by doing this claims professionals can minimize the amount.

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