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Attorney: Number of Whistleblower Suits Could Increase...
A. Vince Colella says the state could possibly see an uptick in whistleblower lawsuits once the COVID-19 crisis begins to wane.
Personal Injury Attorney Anticipates Increase, and...
We are anticipating seeing an increase in whistleblower lawsuits, especially as employees will see blowing the whistle on their employer as their only option.
COVID-19: Risky Behavior May Lead to Civil Liability
Irresponsible behavior during the Coronavirus pandemic may lead to civil liability as the transmission of communicable diseases is rooted in the common law.
On the Fly: Area Law Firms Take Steps to Deal With...
With court closures and other drastic measures taken to combat the spread of coronavirus, law firms are rising to cope with this unprecedented challenge to everyday life. Butzel Long launched an online Coronavirus Resource Center to address the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of COVID-19. "Our priority is to ensure our clients are well-informed on the legalities and implications of the coronavirus and how it will affect their businesses," said Chief Marketing Officer Vanessa Crocetto of the Detroit based firm that has offices in Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Lansing, New York, and Washington, D.C. We will add information and provide regular updates. Varnum‚ another firm whose many offices include Ann Arbor and Lansing, launched a COVID-19 Task Force led by Executive Partner Scott Hill to mitigate the potential negative impact the virus may have on clients' business and operations.
Detroit Mercy Law Student Awarded Inaugural A...
Lina Chaker, a Detroit Mercy Law student, is the first recipient awarded with the inaugural A. Vince Colella Civil Rights Scholarship.
Victory! Moss & Colella Receives Full Value Benefits...
The Defendant refused to engage in settlement discussions during litigation, so this trial relied heavily on whether the jury believed the Plaintiff.
Limiting Voir Dire: The Impact on Jury Selection
To selected the right jury for each case, sometimes you need to de-select jurors. But what happens when the court doesn't allow questions specific to the case?
Trial Lawyers Prepare for Transformative...
On January 1, 2020, the new discovery rules took effect, forcing trial lawyers to face sweeping changes that will require a great deal of adaptability.
A. Vince Colella Named to 2020 DBusiness Top...
DBusiness magazine's peer-review survey polled 19,000 attorneys, with nominations in 50 legal specialties. A. Vince Colella was honored in personal injury.
With No-Fault Reform Act, Michigan Legislature...
On June 11, 2019, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4397 (the No-Fault Reform Act). While the bill has its strengths, it has its drawbacks as well. It is not surprising that after years of failed attempts to reform the Act, the legislature's King Solomon approach to rising auto insurance premiums is fraught with negotiated provisions that will undoubtedly lead to more litigation (a cost that Michigan lawmakers desperately wanted to avoid.) An example of the political tug of war can be found in two aspects of the statute: tolling of the one-year-back rule and restrictions on family provided attendant care. (Note: tolling is the pausing or delaying of a statute of limitations allowing for a lawsuit to be filed after the statute has run.)
Founding Partners of Moss & Colella Named to...
Personal injury attorneys David M. Moss and Vince Colella have been named to the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list.
Michigan No-Fault Reform Act Puts a Harness on...
On June 11, 2019, Michigan Governor Whitmer signedHouse Bill 4397. This new bill (which I will refer to as the No-Fault Reform Act) provided many significant changes to Michigan Auto No-Fault law. Among the most substantial changes were the regulations imposed on insurance company-hired Independent Medical Examiners (IME). These changes are intended to provide initial safeguards in an attempt to prevent potential abuse by the insurance companies.
