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Iced Out: Michigan Court of Appeals Reaffirms Axiomatic Principle that Icy Sidewalk is Open and Obvious Hazard in Winter and Does Not Render Premises Unfit for its Intended Use and Purpose Under Michigan Landlord Tenant Act

Release of (Most) Claims: Ski Resort’s Liability Releases Only Pertained to Competitive Skiing

Wintertime in Michigan: Appellate court finds that black ice can be open and obvious even where the ice itself is not visible on casual inspection

Michigan Court of Appeals Drops the Curtain in a Premises/Ordinary Negligence Case Involving a Slip and Fall in a Dark Theater

Falling Chairs: Action Involving Chairs Falling from Shelf is Sounded in Ordinary Negligence

“Be More Specific:” Supreme Court Requires Claimants Report Symptoms Traceable to a Diagnosed Injury Within One Year

Buffaloes on bottles is a common occurrence, not a trade dress infringement

Darkness Falls: Dark Driveway Does Not Create Special Aspect

Parsed Words: Court of Appeals Strengthens Assigned Carriers’ Ability to Obtain Dismissals Based on Fraud

Not Any Insurer: Only Liable Pursuant to MCL 500.3115(1) When Owner, Registrant, or Operator Has PIP