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What you should know about Texting in Michigan
There's no question, technology has drastically changed the world over the past several decades. Recently, the advent of the smart phone has brought a new reality of "texting" to our every day lives. People can't seem to ... Continue reading →
Michigan Legislature passes Court of Appeals reduction plan
The Michigan Legislature has passed SB 849, which would reduce the number of Court of Appeals judges from 28 to 24. The bill now goes to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature. Sounds good, right? I mean, the Judicial Crossroads … Continue reading →
Frozen embryo could be hot potato on remand
When Jude and Jayane Stratford were divorced in 2008, they thought they had resolved all their issues, though they did go back to court in 2009 to finalize who would get the dog. But a couple of years later, they … Continue reading →
Don’t give ‘em any ideas
In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker has made no bones about his feelings for workers, particularly those who belong to the unions representing public employees. There’s little doubt that Walker will have to do any soul-searching before signing a newly passed … Continue reading →
COA: $1.1M home must go
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered the complete or partial destruction of a $1.1 million home in Macomb County because the owners built it too close to their property lines. The home owners, Simon and Saca Palushaj have been … Continue reading →
Secrest Wardle exodus cancels city attorney agreement
Farmington Patch.com is reporting this morning that the departure of four attorneys from the Farmington Hills office of Secrest Wardle has led to the termination of a memorandum of understanding between the law firm and the City of Farmington. One … Continue reading →