Hear from the current chair of the Negligence Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Discuss cases in the appellate process, the potential impact of new caselaw, and legislative/DIFS changes.

Stay current on the latest legal and medical developments making their way through the trial and appellate courts. Know what to watch out for this year in this crucial area of no-fault practice.

Review considerations and strategy when representing clients in motorcycle, moped, and ORV accident cases from both the plaintiff and defense perspective. Consider proper classification of the motorcycle, moped, or ORV, the priority statute, and other no-fault and liability issues.

Identify if a claim is barred and the impact of tolling on the damages limitation under MCL 500.3145(2). Be aware of unique billing scenarios and how tolling and the one-year-back rule may be impacted, including how the reasonable diligence standard may be applied under MCL 500.3145(3). Calculate if tolling or the one-year-back rule applies in your no-fault case and why.

Examine recent caselaw impacts and the current status of Michigan provider lawsuits. Gain insight as to how to pursue and defend provider claims from both sides.

Stay current on the latest statutes and caselaw interpreting coverage for particular claims after a loss involving a motor vehicle and the extent of coverage available. Analyze when, where, and why an insurer(s) is or is not obligated to provide coverage for economic and or non-economic losses in the post-reform era. Properly examine claims/actions prior to litigation and plan appropriately if/after the complaint is filed.

Review no-fault sanctions, offer of judgment, the Uniform Trade Practices Act, and third-party cases. Gain practical guidance from both plaintiff and defense perspectives on pursuing penalties, navigating sanctions risks, settlement strategies, insurer conduct standards, and key issues in third-party litigation.

Get your questions answered by experts about best practices, tips, and recommendations for success in your no-fault mediations and facilitations.

Whether you’re plaintiff or defense, learn how to work with your client and your opposing counsel to effectively resolve cases.

Use rule-based questioning to box in the corporate representative and other defense witnesses. Get the latest defense perspective on how to defend depositions and effectively question the plaintiff under oath.

Get the most out of IMEs. Take advantage of MCL 500.3151 and use expert opinions to make the most effective claims-handling decisions. Learn best practices for dealing with pre- and post-litigation IMEs, including discovery of expert qualifications and when to object under MCL 500.3151.

Delve into the current interpretation of allowable expenses, examine opt-downs and opt-outs under PIP, and analyze recent developments in Bodily Injury Liability limits, including opt-down pitfalls.

Relax and join faculty and fellow registrants for light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Get a clear understanding of Michigan’s trust accounting rules and ethical obligations under Rule 1.15. Manage settlement funds and lien payments. Organize trust ledgers, avoid common mistakes that trigger audits, and use simple Excel tools to perform accurate three-way reconciliations. Walk away with a downloadable tool kit including Excel templates for ledgers, journals, and reconciliations. Implement practical systems to protect client funds--and your peace of mind.

In this essential update, hear a discussion of the latest cases applying and interpreting the No-Fault Act’s coverage provisions, MCL 500.3101, .3105(1), .3111, .3121(1), and exclusion provisions, MCL 500.3105(4), .3106, .3113, .3123, with commentary on their impact for plaintiff and defense practitioners.

Explore the year’s most significant decisions affecting benefits, setoffs, and priorities. This comprehensive update will provide the tools you need to navigate these critical issues when they arise.

Get the key legal principles for lawyers handling UM/UIM claims, including contract interpretation, application of the Michigan Uniform Trade Practices Act (MCL 500.2006 et seq), permissible discovery, venue issues, and setoffs in UM/UIM coverage. Address pursuing excess expense claims under 3135 and the impact of Michigan’s $250,000 minimum liability limits on UIM claims, especially with out-of-state policies featuring conformity clauses.

Clients who are minors, protected individuals, or decedents require extra care under EPIC and the Michigan Court Rules. Look at the intersection between probate and personal injury. Handle a case that has probate elements and get it done. Review the recent EPIC updates and how they impact first- and third-party no-fault cases.

See exactly how trial lawyers can put AI to work right now in Michigan’s no-fault system. Automate repetitive tasks so your team has more time to strategize. Supercharge discovery and evidence review with speed and accuracy. Strengthen negotiations and settlement leverage with AI-driven insights. Avoid ethical land mines and protect client confidentiality.

Litigating no-fault cases requires not only a good grasp of no-fault law but finely tuned trial skills as well. In this new lawyer-focused breakout, examine voir dire, trial briefs, and trial depositions from both the plaintiff and defense perspectives. Take away insider tips to improve your advocacy.

Determine when a release is necessary and why, and what to look out for. Work out indemnity language and releases involving third parties.

Get a handle on how to effectively incorporate AI into your office systems and processes. Be aware of security issues the general ethical considerations that come with using AI.

Get a view from the bench on no-fault and the latest impact on litigation and caselaw. Gain helpful insights on the practical challenges facing practitioners. Learn what’s happening in the courtrooms of busy circuit court judges. Get perspectives from the court of appeals. Take away best practices.