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Michigan Cannabis Regulators

August 3, 2023

Michigan Cannabis Regulators Can Do Whatever, But You Can't Sue Them In Supreme Court Because...Well, Pot Is Illegal

A federal court ruled this week that whether or not Michigan regulators violated the law really doesn’t matter, because...well, cannabis is still illegal under federal law.

Read more at Benzinga

Michigan court affirms critical benefits for thousands badly hurt in car wrecks

August 1, 2023

In a 5-2 opinion, the Supreme Court said a "vested contractual right" to ongoing benefits "cannot be stripped away or diminished."

Read more at WZZM 13

Itty Bitty Bar seeks thief with witty social media post

July 27, 2023

The bar warned the public not to approach the suspect, as he's in possession of tequila and “we all know tequila nights never end well.”

Read more at: The Holland Sentinel

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Meet Lawsuit Barbie: She's been busy at Barbie's courthouse

July 26, 2023

Mattel Inc., owner of various rights to the iconic doll, sued for infringement. But Forsythe prevailed. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, concluded that the photographer’s work, being social criticism and parody, was “fair use” of Mattel’s copyright and protected by the First Amendment.

Read more at ABA Journal

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