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ICHIGAN<br />
BAR JOURNAL<br />
MAY 2026<br />
SIXTH CIRCUIT<br />
EN BANC OPINIONS<br />
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• Litigation v. arbitration: Which is better for you<br />
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the knee<br />
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settlement on a trip and<br />
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