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Jeffrey V. H. Sluggett

Bloom Sluggett PC

Grand Rapids

Jeffrey V. H. Sluggett devotes his practice entirely to municipal law. He currently serves as city attorney for Coopersville, Kentwood, Ionia, Cedar Springs, and Walker; as township attorney for Alpine, Martin, North Plains, Thornapple, and Wright Townships;...

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We are the leading provider of how-to solutions that harness the wisdom of Michigan's leading practitioners. Our practical tools save you time and give you confidence in the advice you're giving.

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Abortion in Michigan

Updated Legal Update

Since the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Org in June, there have been numerous developments concerning the legality of abortion in Michigan. This Legal Update tracks the status of those developments, including the recent approval of Proposal 3 in the November 8, 2022, general election.

Medicare Updates

Updated Chapter

Chapter 10 of Advising Clients on Elder and Disability Law provides expert guidance in the complex area of Medicare planning, eligibility, coverage, costs, advocacy, and appeals. The chapter now includes updated tables showing new Medicare enrollment and coverage dates based on amendments to 42 CFR 407.25 effective January 1, 2023.

Drug Recognition Expert Opinions

New Legal Update

In People v Bowden, No 357976, ___ Mich App ___, ___ NW2d ___ (Nov 10, 2022), the court of appeals held that the proposed expert testimony from a certified drug recognition expert regarding his opinion of defendant's impairment due to marijuana is inadmissible under MRE 702. Check out this recent Legal Update for a discussion of the case and its potential impact.

Wrongful Conduct Rule

Updated Chapter

Torts: Michigan Law and Practice is an essential guide to modern tort practice for both plaintiff and defense counsel. The "General Negligence Principles" chapter includes discussion of a recent case analyzing the wrongful conduct rule, under which plaintiffs may not recover when damages are based on their own immoral or illegal conduct.

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Q&A with Judge Celeste Bell, Judge of the 7th Circuit Court

Jeff Burtka | 12/01/2022

Hon. Celeste Bell was appointed to the 7th Circuit Court bench to fill a vacancy in 2018 and was elected to a full term that November. She currently serves on the court’s Civil-Criminal Division. Before becoming a judge, she worked...Read More

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Small Business Bankruptcy: Subchapter V of Chapter 11

Need to guide your client through Subchapter V? Get expert coaching as 14 experienced Michigan bankruptcy judges, trustees, and lawyers take you through actual cases. See the entire process firsthand, from prefiling considerations to implementing the reorganization plan.

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Commercial Lease Drafting and Negotiation

Need to negotiate a commercial lease? Get expert coaching as experienced real estate lawyers demonstrate best practices. Follow along as they counsel their clients; draft, redline, and negotiate the lease; and resolve disputes. Then get hands-on practice in this online training.