Delta Township Couple Can Sue Eaton County Drain Commissioner Over Property Flooding
A negligence lawsuit over constant flooding in a Delta Township subdivision is moving forward against the Eaton County Drain...
Legislation would make police body camera footage unavailable to the public
A bill has been introduced in the Michigan Legislature that would exempt from public disclosure video and audio footage recorded by...
Marijuana decriminalization in Grand Rapids withstands legal challenge
The decision of Grand Rapids voters to decriminalize marijuana possession by amending the city charter will remain undisturbed, now that...
Police ‘Knock-and-Talk’ Procedure Upheld by Michigan Appeals Court
A “knock-and-talk” procedure used by law enforcement, which led to a search of the defendants’ homes and the seizure of marijuana butter,...
Michigan Standardizes CPL Process by Eliminating County Gun Boards
As of December 1st, County Gun Boards are a thing of the past and Michigan is now a “shall issue” State. Legislation recently signed into...
Medical marijuana user can be prosecuted for smoking in parked car
A registered medical marijuana user who smoked marijuana in his own car while the car was parked in a public parking lot was not entitled...
Mandated joint custody bill is getting an icy reception
Legislation that would require courts to award joint custody in divorce cases is being criticized by trial judges and family-law...
Greater Police Accountability for Confiscated Property
Local police departments will find it more difficult to keep and sell confiscated property under legislation that has sailed through both...
Simpler stepparent adoptions on the horizon
On Oct. 1, the Michigan Senate approved a measure that will make it less complicated for stepparents to legally adopt their spouse’s...
Guaranteed Parole Might be Coming to Michigan
On Oct. 1, the Michigan House of Representatives approved legislation that would give prisoners deemed a low-risk to society automatic...