Squirrel Cooking Fire Not Covered by Michigan Consumer Protection Act

The Michigan Consumer Protection Act is a broad statute designed to shield consumers from a lot of wrongful conduct by the companies they work with. But even the MCPA can be stretched too thin. For example, a recent court case held that the consumer protection law did not protect a renter from paying for damages caused by a squirrel cooking fire.

Poor Michigan Residents Pay More for Auto Insurance

It’s no secret that Michigan has some of the highest rates in the country for auto insurance. But how much a particular person pays has to do with far more than his or her driving record. Now advocates are calling for reforms to keep poor Michigan residents from paying more for their auto insurance than their wealthy counterparts.

Magazine Publisher Rodale Settles Michigan Privacy Lawsuit

When you subscribe to a magazine, you do so because you enjoy the content or want to receive information on a given topic. You wouldn't expect that you are putting your name out there to third-party advertisers. But if you get magazines from Rodale Inc., your privacy may have been compromised.

Fatal Crash with Tesla Autopilot Draws National Scrutiny

The push to get autonomous vehicles like the Tesla Model S on the road, is that they are safer because they remove the chance for human error. But a recent fatal crash involving Tesla’s autopilot technology has drawn the attention of federal regulators, and could slow down the march toward driverless vehicles.

Update: MI Supreme Court Says No to Pandora Privacy

Is it a violation of Michigan consumer protection laws for a music sharing app like Pandora to share your music preferences without your knowledge? The Supreme Court says no. Its decision raises the question of who the company's customers really are.

Volkswagen Takes Steps to Settle Diesel Emissions Fraud Claims

Last year, Volkswagen admitted it had cheated on diesel emissions tests in Europe and the US. Now the auto maker has entered into a provisional agreement with the US government and auto owners' attorneys to pay up to $14.7 billion in a first step to settle claims worldwide.

Star Trek Actor's Fatal Accident May Involve Jeep Recall

The sudden and tragic death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin took social media by surprise last week. The accident may be connected to a recall on his Jeep Wrangler, which demonstrates how important it is not to ignore recall notices.