On March 10, 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...
Month: April 2020
What Is “Heidi’s Law” In Michigan?
On January 3, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed Public Act 564 and Public Act 565 of 2006 into law and significantly increased the maximum penalties for habitual drunk drivers. Known as “Heidi’s Law”, the new statute was named in memory of Heidi Steiner,...
Is Unemployment Compensation Subject To Income Taxation?
The novel coronavirus crisis has had an unprecedented effect on the world economy. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly is the U.S. and across...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts In Criminal Cases Are Unconstitutional
In almost every part of the United States, a single juror on a jury of twelve can protect a defendant from a criminal conviction. However, there are two states in the Union that only require ten out of twelve jurors to render a conviction: Louisiana and...
What Are The Legal Responsibilities With Inheriting A Handgun In Michigan?
In Michigan, “a person shall not purchase, carry, possess, or transport a pistol in this state without first having obtained a license for the pistol.” MCL 28.422(1). Anyone looking to obtain or purchase a handgun must fill out an application at a local law...
The Recovery Rebates (“Stimulus Payments”) Under The CARES Act of 2020: Everything You Need To Know
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly is the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
Michigan Executive Order Freezes Eviction Actions During COVID-19 Emergency
On March 10, 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...
Michigan Supreme Court Extends Statute Of Limitations And Deadlines Expiring During COVID-19 Emergency
On March 10, 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...
How Does The COVID-19 Emergency Affect Custody And Parenting Time Orders In Michigan?
On March 10, 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...
Michigan Supreme Court Extends PPO Expiration Deadline During COVID-19 State Of Emergency
On April 17, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 2020-9 which automatically extends the life of any personal protection orders (PPOs) that would expire during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back on March 10, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...
