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Immunity Applies To ‘Non-Immediate’ Reporting Of Suspected Child Abuse

In this case involving the mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse, the trial court properly dismissed tort claims against a doctor and a hospital because immunity under the Child Protection Law applies even though the reporting was not “immediate,” the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

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Appeals Court: No ‘Fees For Fees’ Award In FOIA Case

A trial court properly refused to award the plaintiff in this Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case attorney fees that were incurred after the defendant’s disclosure of the requested information but incurred as a result of seeking fees related to that disclosure – otherwise known as “fees for fees,” the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled

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Court Of Appeals Conflict Panel: Stipulated Final Order Not Required To Reserve Appellate Rights; Dramshop Act Does Not Bar Claims Based On Conduct Unrelated To Intoxication

Court of Appeals conflict panel holds that a stipulated final order does not require reservation of appellate rights language in order to review interlocutory order. Dramshop Act does not bar claims for negligence related to hiring, training and supervision of employee unrelated to actions of intoxicated patron.

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