Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Police have stopped just under 19,500 drivers in Michigan since the law has taken effect, with about 70% of those stops resulting in a conviction
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Real estate brokers face penalties for unfair practices under new Michigan law. Senate Bill 602 was signed into law, which "amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable."
The law subjects brokers who enter into void and unenforceable agreements to penalties, including license revocation, administrative fines up to $10,000, restitution and probation.
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The Defiance Act passes in the Senate, potentially allowing deepfake victims to sue over nonconsensual images
The production of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes has skyrocketed since 2023, first becoming popular with the likenesses of female public figures like influencers, politicians and celebrities. Cases have also sprung up at middle and high schools around the world, with teen girls frequently being victimized by their male classmates. While the trend has overwhelmingly targeted women and girls, men have also been depicted in deepfakes.
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The Michigan Supreme Court threw out a fleeing and eluding case. What it means for policing
Even if you think police are acting unlawfully, fleeing from police or evading detainment can be dangerous. Know your rights and if you think police are acting incorrectly, to record the interaction and stick to a script. Indicate that you are not consenting to a search and let the officers know you will not speak except with an attorney,” he said. “You have to make it clear that, if you believe that you are being arrested, that you say, ‘I want my attorney.'”
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