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Working Hours for Minors Will be Reduced on March 31, 2026

April 6, 2026

A reminder to Michigan employers, significant changes to youth employment laws came under Public Act 196 of 2024 (House Bill 5594) as of March 31, 2026. These changes directly affect how employers recruit, schedule, and manage young workers, as well as avoid sanctions and continue offering youth employment opportunities responsibly.

Michigan Joins Majority of States in Enacting Anti-SLAPP Law

April 3, 2026

On March 24, 2026, Michigan became the 39th state to enact an Anti-SLAPP law to protect and provide remedies to individuals who are sued for exercising their First Amendment rights to free speech and expression on matters of public concern.

In states like Michigan with Anti-SLAPP laws, employees can file a motion to dismiss the litigation before the expensive and time-consuming process begins. If successful, the employee may recover their attorneys’ fees and court costs from the employer that filed the legally meritless action, not only making the aggrieved employee whole but deterring employers from filing similar lawsuits against employees in the future.

Detroit man exonerated of murder, released after 27 years in prison

April 2, 2026

According to the MIC, the man who survived the shooting knew Blackmon and his initial description of the shooter did not match him or implicate him in any way. But Blackmon’s representatives say Detroit police used threats to coerce several witness statements to incriminate him.

Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

March 9, 2026

Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry

After a settlement was announced between Live Nation and the U.S. DOJ over antitrust claims, AG Nessel & a bipartisan multistate coalition announced they will not join the settlement and will continue litigating their claims separately.

21 attorneys general demand GoFundMe take down unauthorized donation pages for charities

March 4, 2026

Nessel and a coalition of attorneys general are demanding GoFundMe verify its corrective actions after it made unauthorized donation pages for 1.4 million charities.

The letter explains that the charities whose identities were taken by GoFundMe to create those pages were unable to control their fundraising and brand. The attorneys general also alleged that the pages created donor confusion, deception, distrust and conflicting messaging.

AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart

March 2, 2026

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver program. Walmart will pay at least $890,000 to Michigan drivers in the program because of the company’s alleged actions.

Governor signs bill to ban cell phones from K-12 classrooms in Michigan

February 10, 2026

The new laws call for districts to create action plans to keep kids off their phones, except for emergencies and academic use. Exact details of what policies have to look like were left up to the individual school systems.

Lift of deer baiting ban passes State House, headed to Senate

February 5, 2026

A bill to reverse the ban just passed the Michigan House. Supporters argue that deer are naturally herd animals and gather in large numbers regardless.

With growing deer populations in the lower peninsula, the lift on baiting could help with hunting success. That is key because hunting is the main way the state manages deer herds.

Michigan high school stars can now sign NIL endorsement deals

January 28, 2026

High school students can now profit off of their own name, image and likeness, or NIL. Think endorsements and autograph sessions. The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced the policy change Tuesday to expand "personal branding activities."

Michigan is the 46th state to allow NIL deals at the high school level and that Ohio was the 45th. After the first month in Ohio, only 11 student-athletes in the buckeye state signed NIL contracts.

Michigan Federal Judge Awaiting Drunken-Driving Trial

January 27, 2026

A Michigan federal judge is awaiting trial on drunken-driving charges following his October arrest, during which officials said his blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.

Judge Thomas L. Ludington of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan faces misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of 0.17 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to the complaint filed by a local prosecutor

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