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Homeowners offered cash for 40-year right-to-sell contract

July 29, 2022

It’s not illegal - It’s a 40-year contract, and even if you die, whomever inherits your home is also locked in with MV Realty.

State Supreme Court says victims of jobless benefits system failure can seek damages

July 27, 2022

A split decision by the Michigan Supreme Court keeps alive the class-action quest for damages that could encompass as many as 40,000 people caught up in a system malfunction.

Grand Rapids fingerprint practice declared unconstitutional

July 25, 2022

The practice of fingerprinting people without probable cause or a warrant is unconstitutional, the Michigan Supreme Court said Friday. The court unanimously said Grand Rapids police violated the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

Michigan judge orders restoration of minimum wage hike, paid leave law

July 20, 2022

f the decision holds — an appeal could be filed quickly with the state Court of Appeals — the current $9.87 hourly minimum wage goes $12. The tipped wage, $3.75 and hour, rises to $9.60.