Cline, Cline & Griffin recently achieved a successful result in the defense of an orthopedic malpractice lawsuit involving robotic-assisted orthopedic treatment and an alleged leg-length discrepancy. Following two days of trial, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit with prejudice, bringing the matter to a conclusion in favor of CCG’s client. During trial, the defense challenged the credibility of the plaintiffs’ orthopedic expert for failing to reveal his public

Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C. is proud to congratulate J. Brian MacDonald on being recognized by the State Bar of Michigan as a 50-Year Honoree, celebrating 50 years of membership in the State Bar. This distinguished recognition honors attorneys who have reached this remarkable professional milestone and acknowledges their decades of service to the legal profession and the public. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing trusted legal co

As of January 27, 2026, Michigan high school athletes can legally earn compensation for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The change follows approval by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), bringing Michigan in line with many other states that have already expanded NIL opportunities to high school student-athletes. So, what does this mean for families? As most everyone knows by now, NIL refers to a student-athlete’s ability to earn money from the use

On January 10, 2024, to become effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule on the determination of...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect on January 1, 2024 and impacts many U.S. businesses as well as foreign businesses...

Our firm participated in the Carriage Town Ministries Christmas Adopt a Family Program again this year and were able to provide gifts to...

Michigan Supreme Court Obliterates Open and Obvious Defense to Premises Liability Claims. For years, Defendants in Michigan have been...