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9.8.21 – BSP Hosts “An Evening for a New Day”
This year, BSP Law is hosting “An Evening for a New Day” on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 4:00–8:00 PM at The Reserve in Birmingham. The event will be held…
8.5.21 – BSP Law and Federal Bar Association Host Event Discussing Appellate Advocacy and Decision-Making
On Thursday, August 5, the Appellate Practice Committee of the Federal Bar Association of the Eastern District of Michigan and BSP Law will present “Better Know a Sixth Circuit Judge.”…
Moheeb Murray Published in Oakland County Bar Association LACHES
BSP Member Moheeb Murray authored “Rule Interpleader: A Developing Federal Circuit Split on Diversity?” for the June/July 2021 issue of LACHES, the official publication of the Oakland County Bar Asssociation.…
7.14.21 – Lena Gonzalez to Speak on Panel at Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2021 Virtual Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute
Lena Gonzalez will be speaking on a panel at the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2021 Virtual Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Institute, which will be held online from July 13-15,…
6.23.21 – BSP Sponsors the Detroit Bar Annual Meeting: “Raising the Bar” 185th Annual Meeting
BSP Law is sponsoring and attending Raising the Bar 2021, The Detroit Bar Association’s annual meeting, which will be held at the Roostertail in a new outdoor structure on June…
6.17.21 – Cheryl Bush Shortlisted for the Chamber’s Diversity and Inclusion Lawyer of the Year Award
BSP Founding Member Cheryl Bush has been shortlisted for the Chambers Diversity and Inclusion Lawyer of the Year Award. The Chambers D&I Awards of North America celebrate the achievements of…
Michael Williams Elected to Kalamazoo County Bar Association’s Board of Directors
Congratulations to Michael Williams who has been elected to the Kalamazoo County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. Michael will serve a two-year term beginning in July 2021. We know his…
BSP Law Ranked in Chambers USA Guide
We are honored to announce that BSP Law has been ranked in Chambers and Partners USA Guide for Litigation: General Commercial (Michigan). Chambers and Partners is an independent research company…
6.16.21 – Michael Williams to Moderate at Upcoming Kalamazoo County Bar Association Panel
Michael Williams will be moderating the Kalamazoo County Bar Association’s upcoming panel—“Appellate Law Update”—on Wednesday, June 16, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The panel will discuss recent Michigan appellate opinions. Panelists…
BSP Law Celebrates Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. The Stonewall Uprising was a pivotal event leading to…
5.27.21 – BSP Sponsors WMed Live: A First Decade Celebration
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will be hosting an event to celebrate its first decade of accomplishments. WMed Live: A First Decade Celebration is a hybrid…
5.19.21 – Roger Meyers Presents at MICPA Conference
Roger Meyers presented at MICPA’s Forensic Accounting & Valuation Services Conference – “Getting Paid Post-COVID: What Are My Rights?” – on Wednesday May 19. The panel discussed the various legal…
Stephanie Douglas Honored as a “2021 Notable Women in Law”
Congratulations to Stephanie Douglas, who has been named on the Crain’s Detroit 2021 Notable Women in Law list! This exclusive list is limited to “women in the field of law…
BSP Attorneys Published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Derek Linkous and Susan McKeever recently co-authored “‘People v. Bennett’ and the importance of pro bono” in Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The article explores the People v. Bennett case and encourages…
5.13.21 – Justin Weiner to Moderate at Upcoming State Bar of Michigan Panel
Justin Weiner will be moderating the State Bar of Michigan’s upcoming panel — “Am I Certifiable?” — on Thursday, May 13, at 12:00pm EST. The panel will discuss certified questions…
5.10.21 – Cheryl Bush to Speak on Upcoming Strafford Webinar
Cheryl Bush will be speaking on an upcoming Strafford live webinar—“Managing Jurors in Catastrophic Personal Injury Trials: Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Countering Sympathy”— on Monday, May 10, at 1:00pm…
BSP Attorneys Win Pre-Discovery Motion
On behalf of FordDirect, BSP attorneys Patrick Seyferth and Derek Linkous won a pre-discovery motion to dismiss in an employee-benefits case and the Court denied leave to amend the complaint.…
BSP Attorneys Published in DRI For the Defense
Stephanie Douglas, Derek Linkous, and Michael Williams co-authored “Teaming Up: Appellate and Trial Counsel Partnering to Win” in the March 2021 issue of DRI For the Defense. The article explores…
4.22.21 – BSP Sponsors Federal Bar Association D&I Panel
The Diversity Committee of the Federal Bar Association of the Eastern District of Michigan, in collaboration with the Wolverine Bar Association and Lakeshore Legal Aid, will be hosting an upcoming…
3.30.21 – Amy Larson to Speak on Michigan Lawyers Weekly Panel
On March 30, 2021, Michigan Lawyers Weekly will be hosting a panel about diversity, centered on moving from adversity to unity. BSP Partner Amy Bice Larson will be a panelist for the…
3.26.21 – BSP Sponsors Wayne State BLSA “Be the Change” Event
BSP is sponsoring the Wayne State University Black Law Student Association’s second annual “Be the Change” event. This virtual event is geared toward impacting the lives of underserved youth to spark their…
4.30.21 – Moheeb Murray to Present at Upcoming DRI Construction Seminar
Moheeb Murray will be presenting at DRI’s upcoming Construction Law Virtual Seminar—“The Construction Industry in the Post-Pandemic World: Getting Back to Work”—which will take place April 29–30, 2021. Moheeb’s presentation…
4.15.21 & 4.29.21 – Cheryl Bush to Participate on the Faculty at ABOTA Foundation’s Upcoming Webinar Series
Cheryl Bush will be on the faculty for ABOTA Foundation’s upcoming webinar series—Mastering Virtual Advocacy—and will teach on April 15 and April 29. The webinar will focus on advocacy skills with an…
3.11.21 – BSP Sponsors and Attends OCBA D&I Event
On March 11, the Oakland County Bar Association’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee will be hosting a virtual workshop to provide meaningful and practical D&I education and tools. The OCBA is excited to…
3.23.21 – BSP Sponsors New Day’s Happy Hour for Hope
On March 23, New Day Foundation for Families will be hosting its annual Happy Hour for Hope. This event will treat guests to a virtual performance by comedian Chris Turner,…
BSP Attorney Published in dbusiness Blog
Stephanie Douglas recently authored “Renewed Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Industry Has Made Great Strides, But There’s Still Work to Do” for dbusiness. The blog post…
BSP Law Celebrates Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked the BSP team to share their women heroes. Here is what they had to say: Dr. Mary McLeod BethuneDr. Bethune is my…
BSP Attorney Published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Stephanie Douglas recently authored “Breaking Down Barriers with Project Clean Slate” for Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The article looks at the United States justice system and its significant impact on people…
2.22.21- Jessica Mills speaks on Panel with Ford OGC Committee
On February 22, BSP attorney Jessica Mills will be speaking with law students at Henry Ford Academy as a part of a new program created by the Ford OGC Diversity…
3.18.21 – Federal Bar Association and BSP Law Host Event Discussing Appellate Advocacy and Decision-Making
On March 18, BSP Law and the Appellate Practice Committee of the Federal Bar Association will partner to host an event with current Sixth Circuit Judge and former Ohio Solicitor…
BSP Attorneys Nominated for Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Patrick Seyferth and Lena Gonzalez, who have been nominated for the Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards! Patrick has been nominated for the Community Advocate Award. The…
1.14.21 – BSP Attends a Virtual Workshop Hosted by the OCBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee
On January 14, BSP employees will be attending an OCBA workshop that focuses on Micro-Inequities. Micro-Inequities are subtle actions that single out, marginalize, devalue, or overlook an individual. In an…
BSP Wins Dismissal of an Action for Vicarious Owner’s Liability and Negligent Entrustment
Representing U-Haul Co. of Michigan (“UHMI”), BSP attorneys Moheeb H. Murray and Luis E. Gomez won dismissal of an action for vicarious owner’s liability and negligent entrustment in the Wayne…
Justin Weiner Named Partner at BSP
TROY — Justin Weiner has been named partner at Bush Seyferth PLLC, a leading boutique litigation firm in Troy, Michigan. Justin focuses his practice on complex business litigation and product…
BSP Attorneys Published in Detroit Lawyer Magazine
Roger Meyers and Susan McKeever recently co-authored "Affirmative Defenses Demystified: Follow the Rules" in the November - December 2020 issue of the Detroit Bar Association's Detroit Lawyer. The article looks…
BSP Attorneys Published in DRI’s November 2020 The Voice Newsletter
Moheeb Murray and Mike Steinberger co-authored “COVID-19: A Coming Wave of Life-Insurance Litigation?” which was published in the November 2020 issue of the DRI's The Voice Newsletter. The article explores…
BSP Attorneys Named to DBusiness Magazine’s Top Lawyers
Congratulations to 3 of our attorneys—Cheryl Bush, Michael Laramie, and Patrick Seyferth—who have been named to DBusiness magazine’s 2021 list of Top Lawyers. DBusiness’ Top Lawyers list is based on…
BSP Wins Reversal in Sixth Circuit Appeal
BSP member Michael Williams, working with attorney Bob Tyler, secured a key reversal from the Sixth Circuit on behalf of an injured plaintiff. The case is now expected to proceed…
BSP Ranked “Tier 1” in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms” List
Bush Seyferth PLLC is proud to have received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law,…
BSP Secures Dismissal of Economic-Loss Class Action at Pleadings Stage
On behalf of a major OEM, BSP attorneys Stephanie Douglas, Michael Williams, and Grant Newman secured the dismissal of a 5-count consumer-fraud class action. The plaintiff—a used car purchaser—claimed that…
10.22.20 – BSP Law, General Motors, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan Host Speed Networking Event
On October 22, BSP Law, General Motors, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan will be partnering to host a virtual Speed Networking Event for current law students. Similar to…
BSP Law Secures a Stay from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for Michigan Legislature
On October 21, 2020, the Michigan Legislature, represented by BSP Law, secured a stay from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, undoing an injunction that the district court had issued…
10.20.20 – BSP Sponsors Michigan Lawyers Weekly Diversity & Inclusion in the Legal & Business Environment Webinar
On October 20, Michigan Lawyers Weekly will be hosting a webinar focusing on diversity and inclusion in the legal field. Bringing together experts on the Mansfield Rule and Diversity Lab,…
10.11.20 – BSP Law Sponsors 41st Annual OCBA Race Judicata
The OCBA hosted their 41st Annual Race Judicata virtually this year. The event took place from October 11 to October 17. Participants needed to complete their 5k run or walk…
BSP Law Secures Unanimous Court of Appeals Decision for Michigan Legislature
On October 16, 2020, the Michigan Legislature, represented by BSP Law, secured a unanimous Court of Appeals decision upholding three crucial election laws. The three laws, which have been in…
Cheryl Bush Appointed to Troy Downtown Development Authority
Cheryl Bush has been appointed by Mayor Ethan Baker to the Troy Downtown Development Authority (DDA). She will serve a four-year term. The DDA has thirteen members, twelve of whom…
BSP Law Represents Michigan Senate and House of Representatives in Litigation about the Governor’s Emergency Powers
On October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court held that Governor Whitmer’s exercise of emergency powers has been unlawful since April 30, 2020. BSP Law played a crucial role in…
BSP Wins Interlocutory Published Decision
BSP attorneys Stephanie Douglas and Susan McKeever won an interlocutory published decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals reversing and remanding for judgment in favor of Ford Motor Company. Ford's…
BSP Welcomes New CFO: Barbara Hunter
BSP is excited to announce the newest addition to the BSP team! Barb Hunter joins BSP as the new CFO. Barb has more than 25 years of experience in finance…
BSP Wins Dismissal of Wrongful Death Case
Representing U-Haul Co of Michigan, BSP attorneys Moheeb Murray, Michael Williams, and Frankie Dame won dismissal of a wrongful death action in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. While moving a U-Haul…
