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Michigan's no-fault overhaul does not apply to previous crash survivors

August 29, 2022

A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled Thursday that new medical cost controls in Michigan's recent overhaul of its no-fault auto insurance system are unconstitutional and do not apply retroactively to crash victims whose accidents occurred before the 2019 change in the law.

Read more at Detroit Free Press

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New School Bus Law

August 26, 2022

Prior to October 2021, drivers couldn’t be punished for passing a bus unless an officer caught them in the act. After a new law was passed, that all changed. Police can now use video recordings captured by a school bus when an officer isn’t present to issue a citation.

Read more at WoodTV8

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Golf carts are weirdly popular - and street legal

August 24, 2022

More than two dozen communities have adopted a golf cart ordinance.

Read more at mLive.com

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Can my kid stay home alone?

August 23, 2022

Kent County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Eric Brunner said there are no laws in Michigan that specifically address an age requirement before a child can stay home alone.

Read more at WoodTV8

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Flashing yellow? Flashing Red? When do you stop for school buses?

August 22, 2022

When kids are back to school - drive safely!

Read more at Fox17

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New Michigan law clears path for autonomous vehicle roadways

August 19, 2022

The new law permits the Michigan Department of Transportation and Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to work jointly with the private sector to create and put into use automated vehicle roadway technology.

Read more at Landline Now

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Monkey Knife Fight Latest DFS Operator to Leave Michigan Amid Fantasy Law Changes

August 12, 2022

It’s the second operator to leave the state amid Michigan’s recent Fantasy Contest Consumer Protection Act, which created DFS licensing requirements, codified by the Michigan Gaming Control Board in May.

DFS companies that existed before May 2018 may continue operating, as long as they applied for a license by July 2022.

Read more at: Action Network

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CFPB Warns that Digital Marketing Providers Must Comply with Federal Consumer Finance Protections

August 10, 2022

Traditional advertising relies on getting a product or service out to as wide an audience as possible. Digital marketers, on the other hand, seek to maximize individuals’ interactions with ads. Tech firms that use behavioral targeting of individual consumers regarding financial products are liable for violations

Read more at: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau

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What Does A Real Estate Attorney Do?

August 8, 2022

You might need a real estate attorney for certain transactions, or a real estate lawyer, to navigate all the necessary legal requirements. They can also help you avoid potential landmines, so that you can protect your real estate investment.

Read more at: Forbes.com

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Truth Remains an Absolute Defense Against Defamation Claims

August 3, 2022

“Man Who Gave Nazi Salute at Birmingham Schools Meeting Loses Tennis Job”

Read more at: JDSupra

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