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Black market marijuana thriving in Michigan

May 17, 2022

This undercover detective believes the state's legal market isn't fully established compared to others.

Read more at WZZM13.com

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Erasing thousands more criminal records could boost Michigan’s economy

May 11, 2022

A 2019 study from the University of Michigan; found that within a year of expungement, people saw their wages climb by 23%.

Read more at mLive.com

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‘Wyatt’s law’ creates statewide child abuse registry in Michigan

May 9, 2022

The registered database will allow parents and guardians across the state to access accurate information about those convicted of child abuse in Michigan.

Read more at mLive.com

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Why a Jeep owner is sued after dealership employee was killed during oil change

May 5, 2022

The unnamed Jeep owner could be held liable for millions of dollars in damages because, under Michigan law, if someone is injured or killed and a vehicle is involved, the owner of the car is responsible.

Read more at Fox2Detroit

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Michigan's 'super drunk' law’s impact draws mixed reviews

May 2, 2022

Not every expert thinks the potential additional penalties are curbing the number of drunken driving incidents.

Matt Saxton, who is the CEO of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association, said he hasn’t seen fewer intoxicated drivers as a result of the super drunk law.

Read more at LenConnect.com

Michigan’s Guide To Environmental Laws

April 26, 2022

Michigan Guide to Environmental RegulationsTo help Michigan's business, industry, and local governments in navigating the maze of environmental obligations they face. This guidebook is a ready-reference tool for anyone striving toward compliance with state and federal regulations that affect businesses and institutions.

Read more at Michigan.gov

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Michigan adopts Uniform Bar Exam

April 12, 2022

The UBE is a nationally administered bar examination that tests knowledge of general principles of law, legal and factual analysis, reasoning, and communication skills to determine readiness to enter legal practice in any jurisdiction.

Read more at Grand Rapids Business Journal

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Michigan counties accused of illegally profiting from tax foreclosure auctions

April 8, 2022

The lawsuit names treasurers from 44 of Michigan’s 83 counties, including Muskegon, Kent and Kalamazoo, where defendants claim the government illegally profited off their inability to pay property taxes.

Read more at mLive

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Law enforcement in W MI cracking down on texting and driving

April 7, 2022

Texting and driving contributes to more accidents in Kent County than does impaired driving from alcohol or drugs.

Read more at WoodTV

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Cyberbullying can lead to felony convictions in Michigan

April 5, 2022

Under the law, cyberbullying is a crime that carries prison sentences of up to 20 years for serious offenders whose actions lead to the death or suicide of another person.

Read more at The Daily Mining Gazette

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