The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued its published decision in Spaulding v Swiacki (July 2021), which posted a warning sign to public officials who might consider proceeding with a public meeting, while knowing in advance that the meeting was not properly posted on the public body’s website, in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”). The Court’s warning sign states, in effect, that such action could result in a public official being held personally liable for statutory damages, court costs and attorney fees, even if the meeting was otherwise conducted in substantial compliance with OMA’s notice requirements.

The United States Supreme Court recently considered the subject of governmental takings in the case of Cedar Point Nursery v Hassid, which involved a state regulation granting union organizers access to agricultural employers’ land.

Michael J. Huff, an associate of the firm, was named by Best Lawyers in America as a member of the “Ones to Watch” 2022.