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- May 1, 2016
Michigan races to stay in the drivers' seat on autonomous vehicle legislation
LANSING — In 2013, Michigan legislators adopted the state's first laws for driverless vehicles, allowing them to share the road with live motorists only while being tested.
That legislation helped Michigan become an early leader in the race to build a self-driving car, said Mike Kowall, a state senator from Oakland County who sponsored the bills.
But for Michigan to win — especially against the tech giants of Silicon Valley, which are developing their own prototypes — he believes the state also needs to lead by regulation, before a patchwork of rules crops up across state lines.
April 28, 2016Among the pioneers: Employee benefits attorney began as a paralegal in Detroit
By Sheila Pursglove
Legal NewsAlthough Nancy Keppelman enjoyed studying music in college, she knew she lacked the chops to be a professional musician.
April 26, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Rebecca S. Davies has been named a Most Valuable Professional by Corp! Magazine. She is one of several southeast Michigan business leaders who will be recognized during a breakfast banquet on April 27, 2016 at Schoolcraft College.
April 14, 2016Business litigator learned lessons 'on' and in the court
By Sheila Pursglove
Legal NewsAlthough attorney Bernie Fuhs has handled some high profile cases, his most rewarding triumph was helping a close friend in a landlord/tenant dispute.
April 12, 2016Protect Your Intellectual Property While Meeting the Challenges of 21st Century Cyber Threats
The U.S. Commercial Service will host an in-depth webinar featuring experts who will discuss the critical components of intellectual property protection as you grow your business internationally and how to proactively manage your cybersecurity risks.
April 12, 2016ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney Jennifer Dukarski will discuss legal and regulatory hurdles to deployment of autonomous vehicles during a conference at The University of Michigan Law School on Friday, April 15, 2016.
April 4, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Three Butzel Long attorneys will be featured presenters during the Original Equipment Suppliers Association’s (OESA) first-ever California Regional Supplier Meeting on April 19, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
March 21, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long immigration law attorney Reginald A. Pacis will co-present a workshop on immigration compliance issues during an Association of Chinese American program on April 4 at the Chinese Community Center in Madison Heights.
March 17, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Geaneen M. Arends was recently elected to serve as a member of the Detroit Educational Television Foundation/ Detroit Public Television (DPTV) Board of Trustees.
March 16, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder George B. Donnini is one of 30 attorneys named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2016. Honorees will be recognized at a luncheon and awards celebration on March 17, 2016, at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
March 14, 2016BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Robin Luce Herrmann is a speaker in demand. She will moderate a panel program presented by the Association of Women in Communications (AWC) and the Detroit Press Club (DPC) on March 24, 2016 at the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) in Southfield.
March 2, 2016Attorney Rebecca S. Davies co-chairs event for the seventh year
DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long labor and employment law attorneys Rebecca S. Davies, Gary W. Klotz, Scott T. Patterson and Brett J. Miller will be featured speakers during Walsh College’s Seventh Annual Human Resources Summit on March 4, 2016 at its Troy campus.
February 25, 2016BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Robin Luce Herrmann will moderate a State Bar of Michigan Law and the Media Committee panel program on March 9, 2016 at Wayne State University Law School.
February 19, 2016"A future filled with self-driving and connected vehicles lays just around the bend -- but it's riddled with a minefield of legal, hacking and financial risks."
February 19, 2016Butzel Long conducts free webinar February 25
DETROIT, Mich. – Employers and healthcare practitioners can gain key insight on various regulations under the HIPPA Omnibus Rule, related laws and the Affordable Care Act during a free webinar hosted by Butzel Long from Noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Attorneys Deb Geroux, Lynne McGuire and Mark Jane, will discuss the following:
February 16, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Justin G. Klimko, President and Managing Shareholder, Butzel Long, received the Meritorious Service Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Detroit on February 9, 2016. Klimko is a Board Member and Secretary of ACG Detroit.
February 15, 2016February 11, 2016February 9, 2016Jump to PageDETROIT, Mich. – The automotive industry is in the midst of a technological evolution – taking the connected and autonomous vehicle from concept to reality. However, along with innovation comes a lot of unchartered territory. The Butzel Long Connected Car Symposium will navigate some of that territory by presenting expert insight on topics including intellectual property, deal making, contractual issues, regulatory and legislative developments, hacking and tracking, data ownership, and privacy issues.
January 26, 2016DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Bernard (Bernie) J. Fuhs was a featured panelist during the 33rd Annual National CEL Conference in Vail, Colo. on January 9, 2016.
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