On June 29, 2026, a jury returned a unanimous verdict for our client who was accused of sexually assaulting a former student. Additionally, the jury found that our client was the victim of online defamation from the former student’s father. The defamation caused the...
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2026’s “Whole-of-Government” Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: What Providers Need to Know Now
In early 2026, federal authorities dramatically escalated their fight against healthcare fraud, launching what many are calling a true “whole-of-government” enforcement campaign. Through coordinated executive action, financial crime oversight, and aggressive payment...
Recent bad AI legal advice I have seen
AI is cool. But it is not (yet?) a competent lawyer. Recently, I have become besieged with new clients coming in with cogently written bad ideas for cases that sound plausible. When you have a problem, share the facts with the lawyer. Don't tell him or her what legal...
Why the Discovery of Evidence on Federal Land Doesn’t Automatically Mean Federal Court Jurisdiction
It’s a common assumption: if evidence of a crime is discovered on federal land, the case must belong in federal court. While that might seem logical, it’s not how jurisdiction works—especially when it comes to criminal activity. Long ago, before the United...
Was I denied tenure due to discrimination?
Earning tenure represents the pinnacle of an academic career. You spend years publishing research, mentoring students and serving on committees with the expectation that your hard work will result in job security. When the decision comes back negative, it can be...
HB 4668 explained: What companies need to know about AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tech buzzword. It is now part of daily operations in many Michigan businesses, including factories, logistics, healthcare and finance. As companies use AI to make decisions or run operations, the state is looking at...
Hate speech and the First Amendment
In light of the horrible assassination of Charlie Kirk, government officials have been discussing prosecuting hate speech. Unlike in Europe, the US Government lacks the power to prosecute hateful speech. The New York Times article, “What to Know About ‘Hate Speech’...
Victory over statute of limitations
David Nacht prevailed against the University of Michigan in the Michigan Court of Appeals in a battle over the statute of limitations that applies in lawsuits against the State of Michigan and state universities in civil rights claims. Nacht argued that the...
Why should I have an attorney review my severance package before I sign it?
Receiving a severance package can feel like closure, but it deserves careful attention before you sign. That agreement influences your finances, legal rights, and future employment opportunities. Having a legal professional examine it can ensure you don’t give up more...
Predicting how Supreme Court will handle Trump actions
I predicted on April 7th, that most of President Trump’s tariffs would be stricken down as unconstitutional. Different federal courts have been doing so in the past week. The law cited by the Administration to justify the tariffs doesn’t mention tariffs, and the...
