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Michigan law forces retired teachers to stop coaching

October 29, 2022

The issue is a new state law written to allow retired teachers to come back to work to help to deal with the shortage around the state. It requires them to be retired for at least nine months before taking a job with school - even a coaching job. They have to sit out for nine months to avoid cuts to their pensions.

Read more at 13ABC.com

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Michigan to pay $20M to people wrongly accused of fraud

October 21, 2022

The Michigan Supreme Court broke new ground with its 4-3 summer opinion, saying state government can be held liable when constitutional rights are violated.

Read more at St. Louis Dispatch

Mistakes That Can Void Your Homeowner’s Insurance

October 19, 2022

Avoid These Mistakes That Can Void Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

Peace of mind for major repairs and bad accidents is important—but there are some things you might be doing that can void your insurance that you might not even be aware of.

Read more at Lifehacker

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Medical Cannabis And Gun Ownership

October 17, 2022

Why Do Medical Cannabis And Gun Ownership Rights Conflict So Often?

Federal regulations say individuals violate the law when combining medical cannabis with gun ownership.

Read more at Benzinga

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Union fee-for-service lawsuit

October 14, 2022

Union fee-for-service lawsuit could test limits of Michigan’s right-to-work law

An administrative law judge found that requiring non-members to pay for representation went against their right not to join a union that’s guaranteed by the state’s right-to-work law

Read more at mLive

Andy Warhol’s Prince Portrait

October 13, 2022

The Supreme Court battle over Andy Warhol’s Prince portrait could remake copyright law.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case on Wednesday that will require it, once again, to try to draw the line between using someone else’s art as inspiration and copyright infringement.

Read more at GRID

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WhyShould Visit A Real Estate Lawyer Before Buying An Office

October 12, 2022

5 Reasons You Should Visit A Real Estate Lawyer Before Buying An Office

Whether you’re buying or selling an office, you should think about hiring an attorney for your next real estate transaction.

Read more at Legal Desire

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Stuck with $5,200 Water Bill After Buying New Home

October 11, 2022

Michigan Woman Gets Stuck with $5,200 Water Bill After Buying New Home

Per a 1939 Michigan law, unpaid utility bills are transferred to the new homeowner if not addressed in the closing period

Read more at People

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Biden Pardoning Marijuana Possession Offences

October 6, 2022

President Biden will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, the White House said Thursday, a move toward decriminalizing the drug. The move applies to those convicted of simple possession of marijuana, including those in the District of Columbia, according to senior officials.

Read more at Fox News

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The Onion Files An Amicus Brief

October 5, 2022

The Onion tells the Supreme Court – seriously – that satire is no laughing matter.

The Onion – a publication best known for its tongue-in-cheek, satirical postings on politics and world events – has taken the very serious step of filing an amicus brief before the Supreme Court.

“Americans can be put in jail for poking fun at the government? This was a surprise to America’s Finest News Source and an uncomfortable learning experience for its editorial team,” the site’s lawyers wrote.

Read more CNN

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