The new protection was added to Michigan's existing Truth in Renting Act. Under that act, if a rental agreement breaks this rule, a tenant can notify their landlord in writing. The landlord generally has 20 days to fix the issue. If they don't, the tenant can take the matter to court.
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A Michigan marijuana grower won a $31.8 million jury verdict for breach of contract… then watched it disappear on appeal. On September 10, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit held that federal courts cannot enforce a contract to buy and sell marijuana because performing the deal required the parties to commit federal crimes (Hello Farms Licensing MI, LLC v. GR Vending MI, LLC, No. 25-1759 (6th Cir. Sept. 10, 2026)). So, if you’re a party to one of the tens of thousands of contracts in state-legal marijuana regimes, what does this mean for the validity of your contracts?
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Under the bill, kids under the age of 14 would be prohibited from riding an e-bike on a public sidewalk, road or trail. It also requires kids between aged 14-17 to have written permission from a parent or guardian, and wear a safety helmet while riding.
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Michigan officials are exploring a new way to fund the state's roads as fuel-efficient and electric vehicles reduce gas tax revenue.
The state is moving forward with a pilot program that would replace the current 52-cent gas tax with a road usage charge system, requiring drivers to pay for every mile they drive.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction against KalshiEx, LLC, stopping the prediction market company from what she said is unlawfully offering online sports wagers in Michigan.
The preliminary injunction requires Kalshi to maintain geofencing to block Michigan residents and those within Michigan's borders from having access to what Nessel said were illegal sports betting contracts.
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