Michigan Supreme Court rules in favor of Townships on Governmental Immunity and MISS DIG
On June 16, 2026, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of Michigan townships and governmental immunity in the case of Zezula v Brown, Docket 168483. In this case, a contractor damaged a sewer line while performing electrical work, causing sewage to flow into the Plaintiff’s home. The Plaintiff sued several parties involved, including […]
Michigan Court of Appeals Issues Opinion in Public Act 233 Renewable Energy Lawsuit
The Michigan Court of Appeals today (May 7, 2026) issued a published opinion in the case In re Implementing Provisions of Public Act 233 of 2023, an appeal filed by dozens of local governments challenging certain provisions of an order issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) concerning renewable energy legislation and local regulation. Attorneys […]
Bauckham Thall files amicus brief on behalf of Michigan Townships Association in support of Peninsula Township
Bauckham Thall, acting as general counsel to the Michigan Township’s Association, has filed an amicus brief in support of Peninsula Township in the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. This case, Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Association v Township of Peninsula, Case No. 25-1703, concerns Peninsula Township’s regulation of wineries. The trial court ruled […]