Michigan court rejects challenge to new US-Canada bridge
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned aside the latest challenge to construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada, with only one justice interested in hearing the case.
The court said Friday it won’t take an appeal of a June 2020 decision by the Michigan appeals court, which ruled in favor of the state.
Companies controlled by the Moroun family, owners of the rival Ambassador Bridge, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the new bridge. They said state lawmakers have barred the Transportation Department from spending tax dollars on the project.
But the appeals court said “no Michigan funds are ultimately expended” because Canada reimburses the state.
Supreme Court Justice David Viviano said it’s “at least a close question” whether Michigan can spend any money, in light of the Legislature’s prohibition, even if it gets reimbursed.
“This is yet another missed opportunity to address a contention that executive agencies and officials have acted outside the bounds of their prescribed authority. This is no small matter,” Viviano said.
The bridge, named for a native of Canada who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to open over the Detroit River in 2024.
Benchmark Litigation names Bodman its Michigan Law Firm of the Year for 2021
The internationally-recognized client- and peer-review journal Benchmark Litigation has named Bodman PLC its Michigan Litigation Law Firm of the Year for 2021.
Bodman has earned Benchmark’s Law Firm of the Year award for an unprecedented eight consecutive years dating back to 2014.
The selection was announced at the Benchmark US litigation awards ceremony held virtually on March 31, 2021. State Law Firm of the Year winners are chosen based on an analysis of cases handled during the prior year, including potential precedents set or matters with notably high dollar amounts at stake.
Benchmark is the only law firm and attorney rating publication that focuses exclusively on litigation law firms in the United States. Its rankings are the result of months of research including interviews with leading litigation attorneys and their clients.
Researchers examine recent casework handled by law firms and ask individual litigators to offer their professional opinions of peers.
In the 2021 edition of Benchmark, Bodman is one of only six Michigan firms to achieve the highest possible “Highly Recommended” rating for Business Litigation, and eleven Bodman attorneys are recognized as “Local Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” or on the publication’s “40 and Under Hot List.” Bodman is one of only three Highly Recommended firms to also achieve the highest possible “Recommended” rating for Labor and Employment Litigation.
Bodman’s Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group attorneys appear before state and federal courts, and also before non-judicial forums such as national and international arbitral panels.
––––––––––––––––––––
Subscribe to the Legal News!
http://legalnews.com/subscriptions
Full access to public notices, articles, columns, archives, statistics, calendar and more
Day Pass Only $4.95!
One-County $80/year
Three-County & Full Pass also available
––––––––––––––––––––
Subscribe to the Legal News!
http://www.legalnews.com/Home/Subscription
Full access to public notices, articles, columns, archives, statistics, calendar and more
Day Pass Only $4.95!
One-County $80/year
Three-County & Full Pass also available
