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Shifting Gears: The Sixth Circuit's Ruling on Employee Vehicle Reimbursement
On March 12, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated two lower court decisions regarding how employees should be reimbursed for using their personal vehicles on the job. This decision has important implications for small and…
A Big Year for Bankruptcy at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court term that ended just three weeks ago was one of the most consequential terms in recent years. I’ve previously written about a significant decision in the financial services / debtor-creditor world, in which Justice Thomas unexpectedly saved…
Michigan Renewable Energy Draft Rules Released
On June 21, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) filed its draft Application Instructions and Procedures for renewable energy and energy storage facility siting. On first glance, the draft rules generally follow the text of Public Act 233. Of note, the draft rules contain robust…
Beyond Chevron: How the Supreme Court's Ruling Reshapes Business Regulation
In a landmark decision on June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine, fundamentally altering the landscape of federal regulation. The ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo marks the end of an era in which courts routinely deferred to…
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