JURIST

MARCH 13, 2024

A federal district judge found the city of Flint, Michigan in contempt Wednesday for its failure to finish the replacement of lead-contaminated pipes in the city’s water supply system according to a timeline laid out in a 2023 court order. While the city was found in contempt, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely escaped sanction.

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JURIST

MARCH 22, 2022

A federal district judge Monday ruled that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and four other officials must testify in the Flint water crisis civil trial against several engineering firms. In January 2021, t he Attorney General of Michigan brought two charges of criminal neglect against Snyder for his role in the crisis. .

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JURIST

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A Jackson County, Michigan, Jury Wednesday convicted Joseph Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar for felony charges related to their 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from her summer home. . The convictions are the first under Michigan’s anti-terrorism act.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Clement stepping down from state Supreme Court, paving way for bigger Democratic majority”: Beth LeBlanc of The The Detroit News has this report. Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press reports that “ Michigan Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement will step down from Supreme Court.” ” And Simon D. .”

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JURIST

JUNE 19, 2022

A group of 20 students Friday announced that they had filed a federal lawsuit against Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan. And so, this lawsuit really seeks to force change by federal court order.” The post 20 students file federal lawsuit against Michigan school following shooting appeared first on JURIST - News.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 9, 2025

In 2018, Michigan passed the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), which legalized recreational marijuana for people who are at least 21 years old. So, in the wake of MRTMA, does the odor of marijuana, by itself, support.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The US Supreme Court on Monday lifted an order that would have required Michigan prosecutors to retry a 2007 murder case by May 2021 or release the defendant after state officials cited COVID-19-prompted trial delays. Michigan state prosecutors filed for a stay in December, pending the outcome of a petition for a writ of certiorari.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The grand jury, a group of civilians tasked by the court with determining whether the evidence supports a criminal charge, found probable cause against both the father, Colin Gray, and the son and shooter, Colt Gray. A Georgia grand jury Thursday charged a father and son for a school shooting that killed two students and two teachers.

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CourtTechBulletin

MAY 24, 2022

Image use rights from PXhere.com [link] Our favorite fans of film noir , NCSC Tiny Chatters DanielHirsch and Zach Zarnow brought to our attention the virtual court counter , in the Michigan District Court 54B. Read more ».

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Above The Law

AUGUST 22, 2024

This Court is coming for civil rights, and this state AG is having none of it. The post Michigan AG Has Strong Message For Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.

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APRIL 23, 2025

“Whitmer selects Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood to fill vacancy on Michigan Supreme Court”: Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press has this report. Whitmer picks Detroiter for seat on Michigan Supreme Court.” And Craig Mauger of The Detroit News reports that “ Gov.

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APRIL 9, 2025

“Michigan Supreme Court weighs future of frozen embryo in divorce dispute”: Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News has this report.

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JURIST

JULY 17, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected Thursday a challenge to the mandatory membership requirements imposed by the State Bar of Michigan. Lucille Taylor, a lawyer from Michigan, challenged the state bar membership mandate on the grounds that it violates her freedom of association. Donohue and Keller v.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 17, 2022

Michigan Gov. While Michigan did reform its civil forfeiture laws less than three years ago by approving a criminal conviction provision for airport seizures, it only applied to cases where the owner fought back in court (a costly and lengthy process) and if the property was worth under $50,000.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“‘Dark money’ helped Democrats dominate Michigan Supreme Court races”: Simon D. Schuster of Bridge Michigan has this report.

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EvidenceProf Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

Under Michigan law (as in most jurisdictions), murder is a killing with malice aforethought, with malice aforethought being defined as "(1) the intent to kill, (2) the intent to do great bodily harm, or (3) a wanton and willful disregard.

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JULY 29, 2022

“Michigan high court bars discrimination on sexual orientation”: Beth LeBlanc has this front page article in today’s edition of The Detroit News. ” And Ed White of The Associated Press reports that “ Michigan Supreme Court says anti-bias law protects LGBTQ.”

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

“Chief Justice Bridget McCormack leaving the Michigan Supreme Court”: Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press has this report. ” The post “Chief Justice Bridget McCormack leaving the Michigan Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“Michigan judges ordered to honor pronouns of parties in court”: Ed White of The Associated Press has this report. Alex Ebert of Bloomberg Law has an article headlined “ Use Parties’ Preferred Pronouns in Court, Michigan Orders Judges.”

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MARCH 17, 2024

“Viviano won’t seek reelection to Michigan Supreme Court”: Beth LeBlanc of The Detroit News has this report. And Jameson Cook of Macomb Daily reports that “ David Viviano to step down as state Supreme Court justice; Sterling Heights resident, former Macomb County judge won’t seek re-election.”

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JURIST

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A Michigan court Thursday sentenced three men involved in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prison. Pete Musico, Joseph Morrison and Paul Bellar were all sentenced in the Jackson County Circuit Court to separate prison terms after a jury found them guilty of felony charges in October.

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JURIST

MARCH 19, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Friday upheld a decision by a lower court over attorney fees in the Flint water crisis $600 million partial settlement. The lower court previously approved the settlement and awarded attorney fees to the attorneys representing the class action participants.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

“Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein apologizes to Justice Bolden over hiring”: Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press has this report. ” The post “Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein apologizes to Justice Bolden over hiring” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday unanimously overruled a judgment of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals and moved that there must be “direct” physical loss or physical damage in the company’s computer software for insurance policy coverage.

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MARCH 27, 2023

“Michigan Supreme Court Proposal Would Impose ‘Preferred Pronouns’ in System of Justice”: Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer has this essay online at National Catholic Register about a proposed rule change that Michigan’s highest court has under consideration.

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MAY 24, 2023

“Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein returns after mental health care absence”: Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press has this report. The post “Michigan Supreme Court Justice Bernstein returns after mental health care absence” appeared first on How Appealing.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“Politics has no place on the Michigan Supreme Court, candidates say”: Arpan Lobo of The Detroit Free Press has this report. The post “Politics has no place on the Michigan Supreme Court, candidates say” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 7, 2023

The Michigan Supreme Court has received some pushback on its proposal to require state courts to use preferred pronouns when identifying parties or lawyers. The…

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MARCH 13, 2025

“Cavanagh selected as Michigan Supreme Courts next chief justice”: Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance has this report.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“Departing chief justice hopes for ‘younger and more diverse’ Michigan Supreme Court”: Simon Schuster ( no relation ) of MLive has this report. The post “Departing chief justice hopes for ‘younger and more diverse’ Michigan Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

AUGUST 25, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on Monday upheld a district court’s decision to uphold a Michigan mask mandate for young children, rejecting the arguments brought by a Catholic school in Lansing, including that the state mask order violated free exercise of religion.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

“Michigan chief justice: Vaccinate judges, court staff in second wave.” ” Oralandar Brand-Williams of The Detroit News has this report.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

“Michigan Supreme Court justice hires ex-con then accepts his resignation following criticism”: Matthew Miller of MLive has this report. The post “Michigan Supreme Court justice hires ex-con then accepts his resignation following criticism” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

AUGUST 12, 2024

The US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday sentenced California resident David Nicholas Dempsey to 20 years imprisonment for attacking police in the course of rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. On September 4, 2021, Dempsey traveled by flight from California to Michigan where he met up with two individuals.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“Politics have no place on the bench, party-nominated Michigan Supreme Court candidates say”: Alyssa Burr of MLive has this report. The post “Politics have no place on the bench, party-nominated Michigan Supreme Court candidates say” appeared first on How Appealing.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that bars judges from using pronouns that are inconsistent with the preferences of parties and lawyers.…

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JUNE 5, 2023

“Court: No lawsuit immunity for Michigan official who had rifle during online meeting.” Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued last week. ” The post “Court: No lawsuit immunity for Michigan official who had rifle during online meeting.” Chief Judge Jeffrey S.

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