Snyder vetoes auto repair legislation, says it ‘overreaches’
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has vetoed legislation that he says would have increased the cost of auto repairs in Michigan and possibly car insurance, too.
The bill won overwhelmingly approval in the Legislature.
It would have amended the law to state that when repairing certain parts during the first five years of a vehicle’s warranty, body shops could use only new or recertified original parts provided by car companies — unless the vehicle owner directed in writing to install an aftermarket part.
The Republican governor said Thursday it’s “laudable” to ensure cars are safely repaired and he supports other parts of the legislation. But he says the bill artificially sought to limit competition and didn’t sufficiently delineate between structural and cosmetic parts.
FBA Annual Dinner to be held June 23
The Federal Bar Association’s 37th Annual Dinner Honoring the judicial officers of the Eastern District takes place June 23 at the Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd. Cocktails (cash bar) begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is at 6:30 p.m. The event features the annual meeting and election of officers of the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter and the presentation of the Ninth Annual Julian Abele Cook, Jr.- Bernard A. Friedman FBA Civility Award, which this year is being conferred upon John R. Runyan.
Cost is $85 per person or $850 for a table of ten (which will accommodate eight plus a judicial honoree and guest). Make reservations by June 17 and direct inquiries to Jeannie Maison at (248) 203-0846 or jmaison@dykema.com. Online registration now available, for individuals and for table sales, at www.fbamich.org.
Bodman lawyer elected to board of Michigan Israel Business Bridge
Bodman PLC attorney Marc Bakst, of the firm’s Detroit office, has been elected to the Michigan Israel Business Bridge board of directors for a three-year term ending in 2019.
The Michigan Israel Business Bridge, founded in 2007, works to bridge the international gap between Michigan and Israel. The Bridge began as an effort to close the gap between Michigan’s renowned base of manufacturing, human resources, and infrastructure, and Israel’s technological workforce and desire to expand its manufacturing, development and distribution in North America, forming a beneficial partnership. Today, MIBB continues to strengthen the bonds between the countries through networking events to showcase current Israeli innovation like 3D printing, smart vehicles and the newest medical devices.
The Bridge has formed ongoing partnerships with the Michigan Economic Developments Corporation, the Israel Economic Mission based in Chicago and the Export Institute in Israel.
Bakst, a member of Bodman’s Banking Practice Group, represents clients in the areas of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, reorganization and insolvency. He is listed as a 2016 “Top Lawyer” by DBusiness magazine.
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