Bill > HB4840

This bill amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to expand the types of cases that can be heard in a business court, which is a specialized court docket designed to handle complex business-related legal matters. The bill adds a new category of cases to the business court's jurisdiction, specifically including actions arising under certain corporate and limited liability company statutes, regardless of whether the business is a direct party to the lawsuit. The bill also clarifies the definition of "business or commercial dispute" by providing an extensive list of what types of cases are included (such as mergers, software development disputes, shareholder rights, contractual agreements, and commercial transactions) and what types of cases are explicitly excluded (such as personal injury, criminal matters, family court issues, and employment discrimination). The bill modifies an existing provision related to proceedings to enforce judgments, allowing business court proceedings to be exempt from the previous exclusion. The amendment will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, providing time for courts and legal professionals to understand and implement the new provisions. The goal appears to be creating a more specialized and efficient judicial process for handling complex business-related legal disputes.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4840