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Does a bidder who was not selected for a public works project have grounds to sue the Township for not being selected?
No. Michigan cases demonstrate that the submission of a bid does not establish any reasonable expectancy to have been awarded the public project. This is regardless of whether the bidder was the lowest bidder, as Michigan courts have determined that a bidder has no standing to sue the Township. This includes any claims to recover lost profits or the expected price of the contract.
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The First Amendment limits how Michigan municipalities and townships may regulate private speech, but it does not limit their own speech. Th...
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In the private sector, the First Amendment does not apply. However, in the public sector, employees have First Amendment rights that may pro...
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