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Michigan has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (MCL 287.351) — the owner pays for unprovoked bites even on first offense.

Michigan enforces reasonable non-competes under the Antitrust Reform Act (MCL 445.774a) — and recent legislative proposals have repeatedly targeted enforcement.

Michigan’s 2019 no-fault overhaul let drivers choose PIP levels from $50K to unlimited — your coverage selection now drives most case strategy.

The Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCL 445.901) covers deceptive trade practices — though Smith v. Globe Life narrowed the regulated-conduct exception.

Michigan’s indeterminate sentencing structure and habitual-offender enhancements (MCL 769.10) make sentencing strategy critical from the first plea offer.

Michigan follows the Owens-Illinois v. Aetna risk-utility test for design defects — and Michigan’s no-fault auto system overlays product-defect crashworthiness claims.

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL 37.2101) is broader than Title VII — and recent 2023 amendments added explicit sexual-orientation and gender-identity protections.

Michigan is an equitable-distribution state — and the Friend of the Court system processes most custody and support enforcement before reaching a judge.

Michigan has immigration courts in Detroit — and proximity to the Canadian border creates unique entry, deportation, and asylum issues.

The Michigan New Motor Vehicle Warranty Act (MCL 257.1401) covers manufacturer defects within 1 year — and attorney fees shift to the manufacturer if you prevail.

Michigan med-mal requires a 182-day Notice of Intent (MCL 600.2912b) and Affidavit of Merit (MCL 600.2912d) — and MCR 8.121 caps contingency at 1/3 of net.

A 3-year SOL under MCL 600.5805 and 51% modified comparative fault frame every Michigan PI case — no-fault auto carves out its own threshold rules.

Michigan’s "open and obvious" rule (Lugo v. Ameritech) bars many slip-and-fall claims — though Kandil-Elsayed v. F & E Oil (2023) softened the doctrine.

Michigan SSA hearing offices in Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids process moderate volumes — counsel helps tighten the medical record SSA needs.

Michigan workers’ comp under the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act runs through Magistrates at the Agency — and Section 301 wage-loss benefits are 80% of after-tax wages.