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The Uniform Power of Attorney Act

July 5, 2024

The Uniform Power of Attorney Act (“UPOAA”) was signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on November 7, 2023. It took effect on July 1, 2024, the UPOAA repeals and replaces the durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (“EPIC”), MCL 700.5501-5505. Michigan now joins 30 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting a version of this unified framework.

In general, the UPOAA provides significantly more guidance on the procedures, powers and limitations applicable to financial powers of attorneys in Michigan. The UPOAA contains 47 separate statutes all relating to financial powers of attorney, whereas EPIC only contained five.

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Michigan fireworks laws 2024: What’s allowed and where to catch a show

July 3, 2024

Every day through Friday of this week, Michiganders can set off fireworks between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. State law prohibits municipalities from banning fireworks during these times from June 29 to July 4, and the state law extends to July 5 if it falls on a Friday or Sunday.

Residents can use fireworks on private property but lighting them on public property including sidewalks, streets, at schools and churches is illegal. Violators can be fined up to $500.

Michigan's distracted driving law

June 17, 2024

Michigan's distracted driving law leads to fewer crashes, more lives saved

Almost a year after the state's amended hands-free law went into effect, which outlawed all device usage while behind the wheel, data from a technology firm that tracks driver behavior in Michigan found on average a 12% reduction in distracted driving.

That amounts to 3,815 fewer crashes and 17 fewer deaths, Ryan McMahon of Cambridge Mobile Telematics said in an interview with the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Judge reveals another twist in the case of Michigan Zoom video driver

June 6, 2024

The Michigan man who went viral for driving with a supposed suspended driver's license while attending a virtual court hearing never had a license to begin with, a judge said Wednesday, adding a new twist to a story that has been met with laughter and surprise at every turn.

AG sues tree service companies for alleged price gouging

June 4, 2024

Michigan AG sues tree service companies for alleged price gouging after severe weather

Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit alleging that a group of tree service companies price-gouged during storm clean-up services.

Man with suspended license joins court Zoom call while driving

May 30, 2024

Judge stunned when man with suspended license joins court Zoom call while driving

A Michigan state judge appeared shocked when Corey Harris, who was charged with driving with a suspended license, appeared in his court hearing over Zoom for the charges while he was driving. Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson revoked Harris’ bond and ordered Harris to turn himself in at a local county jail the same day.

Help needed to alleviate ‘desperate shortage’ of attorneys in Michigan

May 29, 2024

Michigan prosecutors asking legislature for help alleviating ‘desperate shortage’ of attorneys

In Michigan, prosecutors are asking the legislature for $230 million to alleviate what they call a “desperate shortage” of lawyers. A big reason Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys are leaving is they’re leaving for money.

Law Officially Criminalizing Necrophilia in Michigan

May 17, 2024

Law Officially Criminalizing Necrophilia in Michigan passes Senate Committee.

Melody’s Law is needed to fill a gap in Michigan’s law that fails to give the justice system the tools to seek accountability for “heinous acts,”

New laws exempt gun locks, safes and cases from state sales tax

May 16, 2024

Gun locks, safes and some cases are now less expensive in Michigan.

On Monday, two laws exempt these devices from Michigan’s 6% sales tax. These tax exemptions will remain in effect until December 31, 2024.

New Michigan laws to regulate whippets goes into effect in June

May 7, 2024

Small nitrous oxide canisters called whippets will have new regulations next month in Michigan. In off-label use, whippets can give a user a very short high.

The governor has already signed a set of bills that aim at this dangerous usage and go into effect on June 10. People and business owners found selling whippets for recreational use could face a misdemeanor charge with up to 90 days in prison and a $5,000 fine, or both.

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