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BSP Helps Secure Summary Judgement of Non-Infringement, Ending 6-Year Patent Dispute
District Judge Victoria A. Roberts granted summary judgment of non-infringement to BSP’s client, a national manufacturer, ending a long-running patent dispute. Assisting national counsel, Venable, BSP attorneys Stephanie Douglas and…
Member Stephanie Douglas Participates as a Panelist for the NAMWOLF 2020 Driving Diversity and Leadership Conference
From February 22 to 25, the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) hosted the 2020 Driving Diversity and Leadership Conference. The conference is a full four…
Michael Williams Acted as Appellate and Motions Counsel in Product-Liability Case
BSP's Michael Williams acted as appellate and motions counsel in a recent product-liability trial involving Ford Motor Company and one of its dealers. Plaintiff alleged that the reflective part of…
BSP Wins Affirmance of a Jury’s Verdict
On behalf of Ford Motor Company, BSP attorneys Derek Linkous and Stephanie Douglas won affirmance of a jury’s verdict in an automobile-accident case. Plaintiffs raised eight issues on appeal, challenging…
BSP Wins Summary Dismissal of Case
On behalf of a prominent national life insurance company, BSP attorneys Moheeb Murray and Mike Steinberger won summary dismissal of a case pending in Saginaw County, Michigan. Based on BSP’s…
BSP Attorneys Published in OCBA’s Laches January 2020 Issue
Roger Meyers and Mike Steinberger recently co-authored “Best-Laid Plans: How to Prepare for & Litigate Deals Gone Bad,” which was published in the January 2020 issue of the OCBA Laches.…
BSP Attorneys Published in Detroit Lawyer Magazine’s January – February 2020 issue
Roger Meyers and Justin Weiner recently co-authored “Franks v. Franks: The Michigan Court of Appeals Writes a Treatise on Shareholder Oppression,” which was published in the January – February 2020…
BSP Attorneys Published in DRI’s December 2019 Life, Health and Disability Newsletter Volume 30, Issue 4
Moheeb Murray and Daniel Ruiz co-authored “A Brief Survey of Recent Accidental-Death Insurance Cases,” which was published in the December 2019 issue of the DRI’s Life, Health and Disability Newsletter.…
Derek J. Linkous Named Partner at BSP
TROY — Derek J. Linkous has been named partner at Bush Seyferth PLLC, a leading boutique litigation firm in Troy, Michigan. Derek focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with…
Mike Steinberger Named Partner at BSP
TROY — Mike Steinberger has been named partner at Bush Seyferth PLLC, a leading boutique litigation firm in Troy, Michigan. Mike focuses his practice on complex commercial, auto-negligence, and product-liability…
5.8.20 – BSP Sponsors the Clemens Scholarship SIU Foundation Golf Tournament
On May 8, the Southern Illinois University Law School will be hosting the SIU Foundation Clemens Scholarship for Women Law Students Golf Tournament in Belleville, IL. All proceeds go to…
4.30.20 – BSP Sponsors the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Signature Event
On Thursday, April 30, 2020 the Oakland County Bar Foundation (OCBF) will be hosting its signature event. This year over 400 members will gather to raise money for the foundation.…
4.22.20 – BSP Attends the FBA’s Leonard R. Gilman Award Luncheon
On Wednesday, April 22, the Federal Bar Association (FBA) will be hosting the annual Gilman Award Reception and Luncheon. The Gilman Award is given annually to an outstanding practitioner of…
3.6.20 – BSP Attends CAM’s Power Up: The Christman Company
On Friday, March 6, 2020 the Construction Association of Michigan’s (CAM) Power Up event was hosted by The Christman Company at The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. Each month,…
2.26.20 – BSP Attends the Federal Bar Association’s Wade H. McCree Luncheon
On Wednesday, February 26, the Federal Bar Association’s Eastern District of Michigan Chapter hosted the annual Wade H. McCree, Jr. Award Luncheon at The Atheneum in Detroit, Michigan. This year’s…
2.22.20 – BSP Attends NAMWOLF’s Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference
February 22 – 25, the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) hosted their 2020 Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This conference provided…
1.18.20 – BSP Sponsors The Wolverine Classic
January 18 – 19, Michigan Mock Trial hosted The Wolverine Classic, an annual invitational where talented mock trial teams from universities across the nation compete in a local Ann Arbor…
BSP Secures Defense Verdict in Consumer-Leasing Action
On behalf of Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, BSP attorneys Patrick Seyferth, Justin Weiner, and Susan McKeever secured a defense verdict following a jury trial in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The…
BSP Presents to UMTRI
Wednesday, December 4, Michael Steinberger presents BSP’s annual “Product Liability for Engineers” lecture at the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute. The lecture taught engineering students the importance of a…
12.11.19 – BSP Attends the Federal Bar Association’s Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 11, the Federal Bar Association’ Eastern District of Michigan chapter hosted their annual holiday party at the historic Detroit Club. BSP is proud to be a sponsor for…
12.5.19 – BSP Attends the Lawyers for Civil Justice Winter Membership Meeting
December 5-6, Lawyers for Civil Justice hosted their winter membership meeting in New York. Lawyers for Civil Justice assembles nationally recognized policy makers and practitioners, including members of Congress, distinguished…
12.4.19 – BSP Attends the Detroit Bar Association’s Jingle Mingle
Wednesday, December 4 the Detroit Bar Association hosted their Jingle Mingle Holiday Celebration in downtown Detroit. The event is a great way to end the season with a look back…
11.21.19 – BSP Sponsors the HBAM 2019 Holiday Party
On Thursday, November 21, the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (HBAM) hosted their annual holiday party. The event was held in downtown Detroit with drinks and a strolling dinner. Proceeds…
BSP Moderates a Roundtable Discussion at The Network of Trial Law Firms’ MISSION POSSIBLE: Winning Strategies for Litigation Management
November 7-10, the Network of Trial Law Firms is hosting their MISSION POSSIBLE: Winning Strategies for Litigation Management conference. Member Cheryl Bush will be moderating the “Cracking the Code –…
BSP Moderates a Panel for the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s Winter Conference
On Friday, November 8, member Roger Meyers is moderating the “Litigating Commercial Cases in Arbitration” panel at the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s winter conference. Roger is accompanied by speakers David…
BSP Named 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 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Product…
11.20.19 – BSP Attends the FBA Edward H. Rakow Luncheon
On November 20, the Federal Bar Foundation, the Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter and the Historical Society hosted their annual Edward H. Rakow Luncheon with the Barbara…
11.14.19 – BSP Attends the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention
November 14-16, the Federalist Society hosted their 2019 National Lawyers Convention in Washington, D.C. The convention featured Showcase Sessions, breakout sessions, a debate, the Nineteenth Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial…
11.9.19 – BSP Attends U of D Jesuit High School Annual Auction
On November 9, the University of Detroit Jesuit hosted their 48th annual auction. 100% of the revenue generated at the auction goes toward providing tuition assistance to young men attending…
11.7.19 – BSP Attends CAM Connect: Leveraging Data to Gain a Competitive Edge
On November 7, the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) hosted CAM Connect: Leveraging Data to Gain a Competitive Edge. This event helps companies understand how to leverage data driven technology…
11.7.19 – BSP Presents at the Network of Trial Law Firm’s Mission: POSSIBLE – Winning Strategies for Litigation Management
November 7-10, the Network of Trial Law Firms hosted their Mission: POSSIBLE - Winning Strategies for Litigation Management program in San Diego, CA. Member Cheryl Bush presented a roundtable discussion…
10.30.19 – BSP Attends the Michigan Federalist Society Annual Dinner & Grano Award Presentation
Wednesday, October 30, The Federalist Society’s Michigan Lawyers Chapter hosted their Annual Dinner & Grano Award Presentation. The night had a cocktail reception, dinner, award presentation, and keynote speaker, the…
10.23.19 – BSP Attends the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s 2019 Fall Meeting
On October 23 – 26, the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Construction Law hosted its Fall Meeting – Building a Better Construction Industry through Inclusion, Diversity, & Professionalism. This…
10.17.19 – BSP Sponsors OCBA’s Taste of Diversity
Thursday, October 17, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership Committee hosted their biennial Taste of Diversity event. This event was started in 2015 to celebrate diversity and help promote…
10.11.19 – BSP Attends the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce hosted their 14th Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, October 11. The event included an informative and interactive discussion on the state of business in…
10.10.19 – BSP Attends the Detroit Bar Association’s Night Out with the Bench and Bar
On October 10, the Detroit Bar Association hosted the 2019 Night Out with Bench & Bar. While meeting in Detroit, the post-work happy hour allowed legal professionals to connect in…
10.6.19 – BSP Attends the OCBA’s 40th Annual Race Judicata
The Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) hosted their 40th Annual Race Judicata on Sunday, October 6. This event is a family-friendly 5K run and walk competition through Bloomfield Hills. It…
10.2.19 – BSP Attends the PLAC Annual Fall Meeting
On October 2 – 4, the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) hosted their annual fall conference in Chicago. The event was three days of presentations, panels, and networking opportunities. PLAC…
9.30.19 – BSP Sponsors CAM Golf Outing
On September 30, the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) hosted their golf outing at Warwick Hills Country Club. BSP is proud to be a Hole Sponsor for the outing. CAM…
9.27.19 – BSP Attends the IVC’s 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic
On September 27, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) hosted their 17th annual charity golf outing. IVC provides assistance to older and disabled persons to help them maintain their independence. BSP is…
9.22.19 – BSP Attends 2019 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo
From September 22 to 25, the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) hosted their annual meeting and law firm expo in Los Angeles. BSP member, Stephanie…
Member Michael Williams Participates as a Panelist for the AutoLex: Autonomous Vehicle Legal Forum
On Tuesday, September 10, Benchmark Litigation and Managing Intellectual Property hosted their 3rd annual legal forum touching on many topics relating to autonomous vehicles. Michael Williams and his co-panelists discussed…
9.21.19 – BSP Sponsors Zaman Run Walk Picnic
Saturday, September 21, Zaman hosted their 10th Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk Picnic. This event consisted of 10K and 5K runs, a kids run, a 5K walk, and a…
9.20.19 – BSP Attends ABA Construction Law Regionals: Sticks & Bricks
On Friday, September 20, the American Bar Association (ABA) hosted the 2019 Construction Law Regionals: Sticks & Bricks. This CLE event allows construction lawyers, along with owners, contractors, and other…
9.19.19 – BSP Attends Network of Trial Law Firms’ Inaugural Women’s Summit
On Thursday, September 19, The Network of Trial Law Firms hosted their Inaugural Women’s Summit in Chicago. During this three day event, Mary Kaczmarek, a business development trainer and president…
BSP Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers
BSP is proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys have been featured in Michigan Super Lawyers for 2019. Members Cheryl Bush, Patrick Seyferth, Moheeb Murray, and Stephanie Douglas were…
Member Moheeb Murray Receives the DRI Lifetime Community Service Award
Moheeb Murray is honored to be selected by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) as the 2019 recipient of the Lifetime Community Service Award. He will receive his award during the…
BSP Secures Near-Total Dismissal of Nationwide Economic-Loss Class Action at Pleadings Stage
On behalf of Ford, BSP attorneys Stephanie Douglas, Derek Linkous, and Grant Newman secured the dismissal of 53 of 55 counts in a nationwide class action that claimed the water…
BSP Attorneys Featured in 2020 The Best Lawyers in America©
BSP is proud to announce that 4 of our attorneys have been featured in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Alison Rodney was recognized within the Mass…
9.12.19 – BSP Attends DRI Strictly Automotive
September 12-13, the DRI hosted their annual Strictly Automotive Seminar in Columbus, OH. This year's event is focused on what is important right now in automotive litigation and what is…
