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Andary Update-Are NFA Amendments Retroactive Under Andary?
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 04, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn Andary v USAA Casualty Co., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 356487), the Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the controversial lower court decision that the fee schedule portions of Michigan’s 2019 No Fault Reform are inapplicable to accidents covered by insurance policies which is...
Lugo Reversed! - Michigan Supreme Court Shuts the Door on "Open and Obvious" as a Motion Defense
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 03, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn Kandil-Elsayed v F & E Oil, Inc., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 162907) and Pinsky v Kroger Co of Mich, ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 163430), the Michigan Supreme Court reversed decades old precedent, and reduced the Open and Obvious defense to a comparative ...
Liability for Animal Attacks - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - September 14, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides a comprehensive overview of common-law theories for animal attacks, statutory strict liability for dog bites, defenses to animal attack lawsuits, and more, including practical take-aways. Hosted by: Cleveland B. Simmons Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy If you are not alre...
Amusement and Leisure Land - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 31, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides an update regarding the definitions and scope of the Ski Area Safety Act, the immunity provision in the Act and its application to hazards identified therein; the use of waivers; the use of statutory immunity in defending roller skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse st...
Special Considerations for Landlords - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 24, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar has been revised for 2022, providing an update focusing on issues that may arise for residential landlords. This episode features a detailed discussion pertaining to possession and control, why ownership and title are not dispositive, liability under the Landlord Tenant Act, as well...
Landowner Liability for Independent Criminal Acts on the Premises - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 17, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar presents an updated review regarding: What are the legal statuses of the various types of people who enter on property? What duties are owed by landowners and merchants to those who come on their properties? The evolution of landowner and merchant duty in the courts – a histori...
Recreational Land Use Act - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 10, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides an overview, updated for 2022, of what the Recreational Land Use Act (RLUA) states, what it means to landowners, and offer an interpretation of the Act as demonstrated through case law, including Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals interpretations. Hosted...
Insurance and Indemnity Issues - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 03, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar has been updated for 2022. Mr. Broaddus presents an updated primer on contractual indemnification, insurance provisions, and tender of defense issues and how they can affect the outcome of premises liability claims. Hosted by: Drew W. Broaddus Partner Secrest Wardle, Grand Rapid...
Third-Party Contractors - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 27, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar discusses the duty of a third-party contractor, whether the open and obvious defense applies to third-party contractors and reviews published Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in Leone, et al v BMI Refractory Services, Inc. Hosted by: Mary T. Doll Partner Secrest Wardle, Tr...
Notice - Knowing What Was Wrong - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 20, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar discusses the Notice element in Michigan, including what duties are owed to invitees, common examples of defendants’ duty to business invitees, what landowners need to know and document, and a review of recently published and unpublished case law in Michigan. Hosted by: Javon L. W...
Open and Obvious Defense - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 13, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe first installment in Secrest Wardle's 2022 Premises Liability Webinar series discussing open and obvious defense strategies. Hosted by: Mark F. Masters Senior Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premi...
Inside the “Microfactory” with Bright Machines CEO Amar Hanspal
Machine Visions - December 07, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Managing Director Nan Li, this five-part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, how next generation robots are taking on new challen...
Selling a Solution vs. a Product with Maria Telleria
Machine Visions - November 30, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Managing Director Nan Li, this five-part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, how next generation robots are taking on new challen...
A Bird’s Eye View From UPS with Greg Brown
Machine Visions - November 11, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Managing Director Nan Li, this five-part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, how next generation robots are taking on new challen...
Making Repetition Optional with Dexterity CEO Samir Menon
Machine Visions - November 04, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Managing Director Nan Li, this five-part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, how next generation robots are taking on new challen...
The Near Future of Production Robotics with Rodney Brooks
Machine Visions - October 28, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Nan Li, this 5-part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, where next-gen robots are taking on new challenges and scaling rapidly in...
Machine Visions: Coming Soon
Machine Visions - October 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMachine Visions is a show about the acceleration of robotics deployed across every sector of our economy. Hosted by Obvious Ventures’ Nan Li, this five part series dives into the current breakout moment in industrial robotics, where next generation robots are taking on new challenges and scaling ...
COVID-19 Webinar Series - Episode 3
Secrest Wardle Podcast - October 14, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis segment of the COVID-19 Webinar Series discusses the anticipated coverage battle between policyholders and general liability insurers as Michigan begins to re-open. This episode will provide an overview of the anticipated causes of action that may be presented by patrons related to COVID-19...
COVID-19 Webinar Series - Episode 2
Secrest Wardle Podcast - October 01, 2020 13:56 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis segment of the COVID-19 Webinar Series discusses the legal developments in the COVID-19 business interruption coverage dispute, including an overview of the mounting litigation filed in state and federal courts, legislative attempts to mandate coverage, and emerging trends based on court ru...
COVID-19 Webinar Series - Episode 1
Secrest Wardle Podcast - September 16, 2020 16:41 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis segment of the COVID-19 Webinar Series discusses business interruption claims, what is required to trigger coverage, the legal rationale surrounding virus exclusions, and offer numerous practice tips. Hosted by: Henry S. Emrich Executive Partner Secrest Wardle, Grand Rapids If you are...
Liability for Animal Attacks - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - September 02, 2020 16:57 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides a comprehensive overview of common-law theories for animal attacks, statutory strict liability for dog bites, defenses to animal attack lawsuits, and more, including practical take-aways. Hosted by: Cleveland B.Simmons Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy If you are not alrea...
Premises Liability v Ordinary Negligence (Condition v Conduct) - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 26, 2020 18:07 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar clarifies the distinguishing factors between premises liability and ordinary negligence matters. Examples will be provided along with references to current case law. Mr. Grimske also discusses the interplay between no-fault and premises liability matters. Hosted by: Justin A. Grim...
Amusement and Leisure Land - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 20, 2020 13:56 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides an update regarding the definitions and scope of the Ski Area Safety Act, the immunity provision in the Act and its application to hazards identified therein; the use of waivers; the use of statutory immunity in defending roller skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse st...
Landowner Liability for Independent Criminal Acts on the Premises - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 13, 2020 13:56 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar presents an updated review regarding: What are the legal statuses of the various types of people who enter on property? What duties are owed by landowners and merchants to those who come on their properties? The evolution of landowner and merchant duty in the courts – a histori...
The Overlooked Secret to Innovation
5 Minutes To New Ideas With Phil McKinney - August 10, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs a society, we have a problem. Some years ago, the late Nobel Prize winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer was asked by a reporter, “Doctor, what’s wrong with people today?” The famous doctor was silent for a moment, then he said, “People simply don’t think!” Why do some not use our brains ...
Recreational Land Use Act - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 06, 2020 13:40 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar provides an overview, updated for 2020, of what the Recreational Land Use Act (RLUA) states, what it means to landowners, and offer an interpretation of the Act as demonstrated through case law, including Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals interpretations. Hosted...
Insurance and Indemnity Issues - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 29, 2020 19:56 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar has been updated for 2020. Mr. Consolo presents an updated primer on contractual indemnification, insurance provisions, and tender of defense issues and how they can affect the outcome of premises liability claims. Hosted by: Matthew J. Consolo Executive Partner Secrest Wardle, ...
Third-Party Contractors - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 23, 2020 17:34 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar discusses duty in premises liability cases, the duty of a third-party contractor, whether the open and obvious defense applies to third-party contractors and reviews published Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in Leone, et al v BMI Refractory Services, Inc. Hosted by: Mary T....
Notice - Knowing What Was Wrong - 2020 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 15, 2020 20:09 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis webinar discusses the Notice element in Michigan, including what duties are owed to invitees, common examples of defendants’ duty to business invitees, what landowners need to know and document, and a review of recently published and unpublished case law in Michigan. Hosted by: Javon L. W...
TNI-Affordance
5 Minutes To New Ideas With Phil McKinney - July 13, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn January 13, 2018, the people of Hawaii woke to a shocking alert on their phones and TVs. An incoming ballistic missile was on its way and that the warning was not a drill. It was 38 minutes later that the alert was retracted. During those 38 minutes -- panic set in. People were trying to fi...
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