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Michigan Vehicle Code Authorizes Charitable and Civic Solicitations in Roadway Intersections

August 16, 2017

By Donald P. DeNault, Jr. On July 27th, Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 112, which amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow soliciting in public roadway intersections by charitable and civic organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4… Read More

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United States Supreme Court Issues First FAPE Opinion Since 1982

May 2, 2017

By Donald P. DeNault, Jr. On March 22, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued its first opinion addressing the meaning of a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) since the R… Read More

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Governor Signs New Michigan Medical Marihuana Laws

October 18, 2016

Contributor: Donald P. DeNault, Jr.

By Donald P. DeNault, Jr. On September 21, 2016, Governor Snyder signed three new medical marihuana bills into law. Each will take effect on December 20, 2016. HB 4827 requires the state to create a statewide monitoring system to track the transf… Read More

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Complex Changes to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act Take Effect on July 1, 2015

June 9, 2015

Counties, cities, villages, townships, school districts, and all other Michigan public bodies will be required to comply with a complex set of new regulations under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act beginning July 1, 2015. The new FOIA regu… Read More

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Dec

Sharon DeWaele-Persichini Appointed City Attorney for Harper Woods

December 5th, 2018

The firm is pleased to announce that Sharon DeWaele-Persichini, a Shareholder of the firm, has been appointed as City Attorney for the City of Harper Woods. Sharon… Read More

Dec

Brian Grant Named Firm Shareholder

December 5th, 2018

The firm is pleased to announce that Brian C. Grant has become a Shareholder of the firm effective December 1, 2018. Brian joined the firm as an Associate in 2017… Read More

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Dec

Recreational Marijuana Is Legal Tomorrow –What Does that Actually Mean and What Are the Benefits and Pitfalls of the New Law?

December 5, 2018

By Eric C. Turnbull On November 6, 2018, the State of Michigan voted “Yes” to Proposal 1 and authorized adult recreational marijuana statewide. The law will b… Read More

Sep

Michigan Sports Betting May Be On Its Way - What Happened and What's Happening

September 21, 2018

By Eric C. Turnbull If you paid any attention to this over the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion that cleared away a long-standing federal ban on s… Read More