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Lawmakers Consider Legislation Aimed at Preventing Municipalities from Banning Dog Breeds
November 14, 2023
A bill package was recently introduced to the Michigan legislature that would prohibit municipalities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog breed based on the breed or the perceived breed of the dog…
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New Legislation Broadens the Use of Ignition Interlock Devices
November 7, 2023
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation that broadens the use of ignition interlock devices to reach more defendants. What is an interlock device? An ignition interlock is an in-vehicle device that measures alcohol concentratio…
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New Law Allows for Local Land Banks in Sterling Heights and other Michigan Cities
September 8, 2023
A new law gives Sterling Heights, Warren, St. Clair Shores, and other Michigan cities the ability to form their own land banks. House Bill 4375, which was recently signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, amends the Land Bank Fast Track Act to expan…
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Can Schools Regulate a Student's Online Speech?
August 8, 2023
In a Michigan case that questioned if a public high school student’s First Amendment Rights were violated, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Eastern District of Michigan’s award of summary judgment for a school district, its supe…
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What is Michigan's Youth Tobacco Act?
July 20, 2023
July 21, 2023 marks one year since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package into law that amended the Youth Tobacco Act. The amendment raised the minimum legal age for a person to use or purchase tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative n…
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New Michigan Law Allows Employers, Including Police Departments, to Collect Reimbursement for Certain Employee Training
July 12, 2023
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation into law that allows law enforcement agencies and other employers to enter into agreements to collect reimbursement (from the departing worker) for all or part of the cost of an employee’s training…
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Is It Against The Law To Alter The National Anthem?
July 10, 2023
Recently, pop singer Jewel performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of the Indianapolis 500. Her rendition of the national anthem was slower and more soulful than traditionally performed, prompting some to criticize her performance. Like…
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What Does Michigan’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act Mean for Law Enforcement?
July 6, 2023
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill package, known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, into law. The Act is designed to curb gun violence in the state and requires law enforcement to seize and remove firearms in some in…
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Michigan School Districts Join a Multi-State Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
July 4, 2023
Some Michigan school districts have joined a national multi-state lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in San Francisco County against Meta, Tik Tok, Snap, YouTube, and other social media companies for knowingly causing harm to children who use th…
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What are Michigan's Fireworks Laws?
June 28, 2023
This Fourth of July in Michigan, residents will likely gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday, grill hotdogs, and of course, watch fireworks displays. Those interested in launching their show in 2023 may wonder about Michigan’s fir…
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