Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., 272 U.S. 365 (1926) that zoning ordinances were not an unreasonable extension of a municipality’s police power, nearly every state has passed an enabling act giving cities,...
MONROE, MICHIGAN LEGAL BLOG
What Are The Penalties For Violating Michigan’s “Revenge Porn” Statute?
The proliferation of mobile internet access, camera phones and social media has made the distribution of sexually explicit material easier than ever. Some people take (or allow others to take) nude or erotic photographs or videos of themselves to disseminate...
Can The Custodial Parent Move Away With The Minor Child In Michigan?
Divorce and separation can create a difficult situation for parents. A child who once lived in both parent’s house on a full-time basis now must divide his or her time between each parent’s home. Sometimes, the parents share joint physical custody and the...
Who Can Cast An Absentee Voter Ballot In Michigan?
In November 2018, voters amended the Michigan Constitution of 1968 by passing Proposal 3 and secured the right to vote an absentee ballot without a reason. Before the passage of the constitutional amendment, voters could only acquire an absentee ballot if they...
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Emergency Rules Banning Flavored Vaping Products
On May 21st, 2020, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction against Governor Whitmer’s public emergency rules that ban the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. Originally passed in September 2019, the...
What Tax Breaks Are Available For Families Of Armed Forces Members Killed In The Line Of Duty?
Memorial Day is a public holiday to honor and celebrate the sacrifices that men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces made in defense of our country. However, while these heroes paid the ultimate price and can be laid to rest, their families and survivors may...
What Is Considered “Separate Property” In A Divorce Proceeding In Michigan?
One of the most important aspects of a divorce proceeding is the division of the property. A married couple can spend many years accumulating wealth and items of both material and sentimental value. However, before a court can consider the division of marital...
What Are The Penalties For False Fire Alarms In Michigan?
Many high school and college students are taught that the First Amendment guarantee of free speech does not extend to words that cause public panic such as screaming “FIRE” in a crowded theatre. Raising a false fire alarm can be socially and economically...
How Much Space Must Drivers Give Waste Pick-Up, Utility Or Maintenance Vehicles On The Road In Michigan?
It’s simply a part of life. A garbage truck is stopped ahead of you on the road picking up trash and causes several cars to back up. A utility truck working on power lines on a highway might cause the right lane to close and bottleneck traffic. Even worse, a...
What Is The Liability Of Home Inspectors In Michigan?
In a typical real estate sale agreement where a buyer makes an offer to purchase a home from a seller, the buyer is often afforded the customary right of inspection. A buyer will often retain a home inspector that will assist in making an informed decision...
