On March 10th, 2020, the State of Michigan identified the first two presumptive-positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in its borders. That same day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency based on her...
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U.S. Supreme Court: Can President Trump’s Federal Tax Returns Be Subpoenaed?
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court released a pair of opinions regarding the ongoing controversy of President Trump’s tax returns. In Trump et al v. Mazars USA LLP et al, __ U.S. __ (2020)(No. 19-715), the U.S. House of Representatives issued subpoenas to...
What Are The Penalties For Soliciting Business Immediately After A Motor Vehicle Accident Or Disability In Michigan?
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident or being stranded on the side of the road due to mechanical failure is a stressful situation for the driver. He or she may be in a strange location and might be reeling from physical injuries or property damage. ...
Can A Third-Party Obtain Legal Custody Of A Child In Michigan?
Third-party custody can occur when the biological parents are unwilling or incapable of providing care to their children and the court awards custody instead to someone else such as grandparents, stepparents, relatives or even friends who have a relationship...
Can You Still Be Prosecuted For Treason In The United States?
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and adopted the Declaration of Independence which declared the birth of the United States and the separation of the colonies of Great Britain. This was a bold move, for every single...
What Are The Penalties For Defacing and Toppling Statues In Michigan?
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a black man, was killed by police officers during an arrest over an allegation that he used a counterfeit $20.00 bill at a convenience store. This triggered nationwide protests against police violence in nearly every town and...
What Rights Do Defendants Have To Personally Confront Witnesses Under The Sixth Amendment During The COVID-19 Pandemic In Michigan?
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to be confronted with the witnesses against him…”. The Confrontation Clause is an ancient right stemming from Roman times to...
Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Tips?
Tips received by employees in the scope of their duties is considered taxable wages and compensation under the Internal Revenue Code. It does not matter if the tips are in cash, made by credit card or not reported to the employer. The Internal Revenue Service...
Can Convicted Felons Vote In Michigan?
Many states have election laws that disenfranchise citizens who have past criminal convictions or have served time in prison. Unlike most jurisdictions, Michigan law does not prevent convicted felons from voting who have already served their jail or prison...
How Do You Get Your Gun Rights Restored In Michigan?
In Michigan, a felony conviction can cause the offender to lose his or her legal right to carry a gun. A person convicted of a felony (“a violation of a law of this state, another state or the United States that is punishable by imprisonment for 4 years or...
