- Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Enforceability of Flexible Quantity Terms in Auto Supply Contracts
The Michigan Court of Appeals in FCA US LLC v. Kamax Inc. ruled that automotive supply contracts with percentage-based quantity terms like “approximately 65%–100%” satisfy the Uniform Commercial Code’s statute of frauds requirements. The court rejected Kamax’s argument that the percentage-based language was too indefinite to be enforceable, distinguishing the case from MSSC, Inc. v. Airboss Flexible Products Co., where no quantity term existed at all.
Why it Matters: This ruling provides important guidance for Michigan’s automotive supply chain by confirming that flexible quantity commitments expressed as percentage ranges remain legally enforceable when supported by consistent performance between the parties.
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- Data Privacy Bill Moves to Senate Floor
This week, the Senate Committee Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection approved Senate Bill 359, called the “Personal Privacy Data Act,” that establishes consumers’ rights related to the collection and use of personal data.
Why it Matters: The bill is now on the Senate floor for voting. Among the requirements proposed in the bill, a collector of personal data will be required to, “obtain consent from a consumer before processing the consumer’s personal data and provide a privacy notice concerning the purpose of that data processing.” The proposed bill will not apply to State agencies, or collectors of medical data in accordance with HIPAA.
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- Michigan CRA Publishes May ’25 Data: Average Price Increases
Per data released by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), the average retail price for adult-use sale of an ounce of cannabis in May 2025 was $63.17, an increase from $62.23 in April 2025. This is a decrease from May 2024, where the average price was $88.15.
Why it Matters: While the prices of cannabis and cannabis-related products continue to decrease and make consumers happy, growers on the other hand are seeing profits decrease resulting in them seeking ways to halt new licenses to be granted in an effort to steady prices.
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- PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2025
In Notice 2024-83, the Internal Revenue Service set forth the PCORI amount imposed on insured and self-funded health plans for policy and plan years that end on or after October 1, 2024, and before October 1, 2025.
Why it Matters: Notice 2024-83 sets the adjusted applicable dollar amount used to calculate the fee at $3.47. Specifically, this fee is imposed per average number of covered lives for plan years that end on or after October 1, 2024, and before October 1, 2025. For self-funded plans, the average number of covered lives is calculated by one of three methods: (1) the actual count method; (2) the snapshot method; or (3) the Form 5500 method.
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- Collateral Consequences: How Criminal Convictions Can Jeopardize Your Professional License
When people think about the consequences of a criminal conviction, they typically focus on the immediate penalties: fines, probation, jail time. But licensed professionals—doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, real estate agents, and others—the consequences can extend far beyond the courtroom. A criminal case doesn’t just threaten your freedom. If you’re a licensed professional, it can threaten your livelihood.
Why it Matters: Licensed professionals have more at stake than the average person facing criminal charges, but with early legal counsel from an attorney who understands both criminal law and licensing law and a proactive plan, you can minimize the damage and, in many cases, preserve your ability to work. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until your criminal case is over to start thinking about your license. By then, it may be too late. Read more from your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.
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