On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in McGirt v. Oklahoma, __ US __ (2020)(No. 18-9526) that about half of the land in Oklahoma is actually within a recognized Native American reservation. Why does this matter? In that case, Jimcy McGirt was...
Month: July 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Holds States May Enforce Legal Penalties Against “Faithless Electors” In The Electoral College
by stevejedinak | Jul 14, 2020 | Election Law
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Chiafalo et al. v. Washington, __ US __ (2020)(No. 19-465) that the state's electors to the Electoral College may be required follow their pledges as determined by state law. Otherwise, the state may use its...
What Are The Penalties For Not Wearing A Mask Per Governor’s Orders In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jul 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Criminal Law
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...
U.S. Supreme Court: Can President Trump’s Federal Tax Returns Be Subpoenaed?
by stevejedinak | Jul 10, 2020 | Civil Litigation, Civil Procedure, Federal Taxation
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?
by stevejedinak | Jul 8, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
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?
by stevejedinak | Jul 6, 2020 | Family Law
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?
by stevejedinak | Jul 4, 2020 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
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?
by stevejedinak | Jul 1, 2020 | Criminal Law, Federal Crimes
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...
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