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Neuman Anderson Grieco McKenney Sponsors Wayne County Business Court Bench-Bar Conference

Neuman Anderson Grieco McKenney was proud to again sponsor the Detroit Bar Association’s Wayne County Business Court Bench Bar Conference.  Once again Leif Anderson worked with Judge Brian Sullivan to coordinate this year’s conference.  Over 130 lawyers attended the October 26 presentation at the City-County Building, where the Wayne County Business Court’s three judges (the Hon. Brian...

Neuman Anderson Grieco McKenney Obtains Dismissal of $50 Million Lawsuit Against The Israelite House of David

The Israelite House of David (“IHOD”) is a religious association located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  An excommunicated member (Charles Ferrel) sued IHOD seeking reinstatement of his membership and control over the association and its assets, which he claimed to be worth more than $50 million dollars.  Ferrel claimed he was the only “true believer” in IHOD’s religion and the only way to “save”...

Business/Commercial Litigation Section Presents “Understanding Financials – Where are the Skeletons Buried?” to Wayne County Circuit Court Judges and Staff

On March 22, 2018 the Detroit Bar Association’s Business/Commercial Litigation Section conducted a presentation for the Wayne County Circuit Court Judges and Staff of “Understanding Financials – Where are the Skeletons Buried?”  The presenters were Kenneth F. Neuman, Esq., CPA and Leif K. Anderson, Esq.* of Neuman Anderson Grieco & McKenney, P.C. and Bruce Knapp, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA, CFE...

ARE BIG CHANGES COMING TO HOW MICHIGAN’S STATE COURTS CONDUCT DISCOVERY?

In the fall of 2017, a special committee convened by the State Bar of Michigan released a report and draft of proposed rule changes to the Michigan Court Rules regarding discovery in civil actions. The Committee was asked: “In light of the issues surrounding discovery in civil litigation, should the Michigan Court Rules be revised and how?”  The Committee’s response was that the Michigan Court...

“WELL, I DECLARE!” – OF AFFIDAVITS AND DECLARATIONS

Attorneys often find themselves in need of an affidavit or sworn testimony on a particular issue. For litigators, this commonly occurs with dispositive motions, motions seeking an injunction or other matters for which our clients bear a burden of proof.  Obtaining an affidavit presents its own challenges, as under Michigan law the person signing the affidavit must be sworn and the signature...

Legal Malpractice and the Statute of Repose – Clarification That the New Statute Applies Retroactively

In January 2013, the Michigan Legislature enacted a six year statute of repose for all claims of legal malpractice. MCL 600.5838b. A statute of repose works together with a statute of limitations to operate as an ultimate time limitation on when a claim may be brought. In legal malpractice actions, the statute of limitations is two years from the date the attorney discontinues serving the...

Business/Commercial Litigation Section Meeting

On November 9, 2017, the Business/Commercial Litigation Section of the Detroit Bar Association held its quarterly meeting at the law offices of Neuman, Anderson, Grieco, McKenney, P.C., 401 S. Old Woodward, Ste. 460, Birmingham, MI 48009. The section discussed its mission statement, a co-chair for the section, committees and began planning its next events – including a panel discussion of...

Wayne County Business Court Bench Bar Conference Is A Huge Success

On October 20, 2017, the Business/Commercial Litigation Section of the Detroit Bar Association hosted the first annual Wayne County Business Court Bench Bar Conference in the Wayne County Circuit Court jury room. Business Court Judges Brian R. Sullivan, Lita M. Popke and Edward Ewell, Jr. provided their valuable perspectives and insights into practice in the business court and entertained...

Detroit Bar Association Business/Commercial Litigation Section Invitation

Friends and colleagues, I was recently appointed chairman of the Detroit Bar Association’s Business/Commercial Litigation Section. The purpose of this section is to address issues important to commercial litigators and promote positive changes to improve the quality of our practices and the services we provide. Membership in the DBA and this section are excellent ways to “give back” to the...