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Michigan Court Rules that While on Probation Medical Marijuana Users Cannot Be Punished

In a monumental change of course, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a landmark published opinion on February 11, 2021 with its decision in People v Thue. The case concerned whether Mr. Thue, a medical marijuana patient, could have his probation revoked for using medical…

By Grewal Law

/ 18 Feb 2021

Michigan Court Rules that While on Probation Medical Marijuana Users Cannot Be Punished

Grewal Law Attorneys John Fraser and Cheyenne Benyi Secure Court Victory on Behalf of Iosco County Prosecutor’s Office in Funding Dispute

On December 18, 2020, Grewal Law attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Iosco County Prosecutor James Bacarella against Iosco County and its Board of Commissioners in response to a series of actions and funding cuts by the Board that would have dramatically reduced…

By Grewal Law

/ 8 Feb 2021

Grewal Law Attorneys John Fraser and Cheyenne Benyi Secure Court Victory on Behalf of Iosco County Prosecutor’s Office in Funding Dispute

Former University of Michigan Professor Faces Charges of Sex Trafficking of Minor

According to an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, former University of Michigan professor Steven Shipps has been charged with two counts of transporting a minor girl across state lines to engage in sexual activity, contrary to…

By Grewal Law

/ 3 Nov 2020

Former University of Michigan Professor Faces Charges of Sex Trafficking of Minor

Despite COVID-19, Michigan Courts are More Accessible Than Ever

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to our daily life. But, in the midst of this global pandemic, there have been some positive changes—particularly with the state of affairs of the legal system in Michigan. Courthouses across Michigan and across the country have always been open…

By Grewal Law

/ 13 Jul 2020

Despite COVID-19, Michigan Courts are More Accessible Than Ever

Michigan Supreme Court Opens Door for Limits on Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers

It’s been nearly 5 years since the last time the Michigan Supreme Court decided a case involving the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (“MMMA”). The last time the high court did so in July of 2015, it openly lamented the fact that it had issued opinions…

By Grewal Law

/ 27 Apr 2020

Michigan Supreme Court Opens Door for Limits on Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers

New Study Evaluates Cannabis as a Treatment for COVID-19

The devastation wrought by COVID-19 has been global and devastating. Scientists and doctors around the world are racing to find effective treatments and vaccines to combat this novel coronavirus. Fighting a novel virus requires novel approaches, so scientists and doctors have been experimenting with

By Grewal Law

/ 22 Apr 2020

New Study Evaluates Cannabis as a Treatment for COVID-19

COVID-19’s Challenges Create Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement in Legal System

These are extremely challenging times for communities across the United States and the entire world. It’s heartbreaking to hear the stories of those who have lost friends and loved ones to COVID-19. At the same time, it’s awe-inspiring to see the way that Americans have…

By Grewal Law

/ 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19’s Challenges Create Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement in Legal System

Michigan Cannabis Businesses Can Remain Open During Stay at Home Order

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are impossible to ignore. Michigan has joined many other states in shutting down nonessential businesses and requiring most of its residents to stay home to help flatten the curve. There are a number of exceptions to the Stay Home,…

By Grewal Law

/ 27 Mar 2020

Michigan Cannabis Businesses Can Remain Open During Stay at Home Order

Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

In a series of excellent investigative journalism, Christine MacDonald and Mark Betancourt of the Detroit News have exposed dramatic failures with regards to property tax assessments in Detroit. Their research identified that the City of Detroit overcharged residents in excess of $600M in property t

By Grewal Law

/ 10 Jan 2020

Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

On December 20, 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that make Michigan the 20th state to legalize sports betting. Michiganders and those visiting the Great Lakes State will have to wait before placing losing wagers for the Lions to win the…

By Grewal Law

/ 23 Dec 2019

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

Therapist Facing Criminal Charges For Alleged Sexual Assault of Patient

The Ingham County Prosecutor has charged Joseph Hethorn, a licensed professional counselor, with criminal sexual conduct allegedly involving one of his former clients. Hethorn faces charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct and fourth degree criminal sexual conduct as a mental health professi

By Grewal Law

/ 14 Feb 2019

USC Gynecologist Alleged to Have Exploited Foreign Students

Traveling to a foreign country for school is the opportunity and adventure of a lifetime. It should be a time filled with educational and cultural enrichment. Unfortunately, for some women who were blessed with the opportunity to obtain an outstanding education at the University of…

By Grewal Law

/ 22 Jun 2018