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Michigan Lobbyists Push for Moratorium on New Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

Marijuana growers in Michigan, Oregon, and Colorado have been calling for regulators and legislators to place a moratorium on the licensing of new grow facilities due to an overproduction of cannabis and a decrease in prices on the wholesale market.

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 31 Oct 2022

Michigan Lobbyists Push for Moratorium on New Cannabis Cultivation Licenses

MSP Halts Testing of Blood Samples for THC

The Michigan State Police has made the decision to halt marijuana blood testing due to flaws in their method of testing.

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 31 Aug 2022

MSP Halts Testing of Blood Samples for THC

New House Bill Proposes Lowering the Age Requirement from 21 to 18 for Employees in the Cannabis Industry.

A new House bill recently introduced by Representative Kevin Coleman (D) will allow individuals as young as 18 years old to work in the cannabis industry.

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 29 Jun 2022

New House Bill Proposes Lowering the Age Requirement from 21 to 18 for Employees in the Cannabis Industry.

Camp Lejeune Poisoned Marines, Civilians, and Their Families for Over Three Decades

Since the 1980s, government officials have been aware of water contamination on U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Those present on the base from 1953 to 1987 were exposed to contaminated water that they drank, bathed in, and cooked with.

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 22 Jun 2022

Camp Lejeune Poisoned Marines, Civilians, and Their Families for Over Three Decades

Detroit Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Teen

A youth pastor at the popular Second Ebenezer church in Detroit has been sentenced to between 7 and 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a teenager. James Wright-Johnson was convicted by a jury in March on 12 charges, 7 of which were third-degree criminal…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 4 May 2022

Detroit Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Teen

Four Largest Counties in West Michigan Received Over $4 Million from the Marijuana Regulation Fund

Tax revenue from marijuana dispensaries in Michigan have made a significant impact on the economy. Last year, over $42.2 million was paid out to cities, townships, and counties due to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA). Pursuant to MCL 333.27964, the Department…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 30 Apr 2022

Four Largest Counties in West Michigan Received Over $4 Million from the Marijuana Regulation Fund

Product Recalls Are More Common Than You Think

News stories about unsafe products are not uncommon, but only a fraction of product safety recalls receive widespread reporting. Even if the risk of harm is serious, the dangers of obscure brands or products may not be made known through conventional media. How can you…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 15 Apr 2022

Product Recalls Are More Common Than You Think

Philips CPAP Machine Cases – Can a Client Track the Litigation?

There is currently an MDL (Multi-District Litigation) Order governing discovery for any and all filed cases for individuals injured by certain Philips CPAP devices. (The FDA published a list of the specific models of CPAP devices that were recalled last year). This means that whether…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 4 Apr 2022

Philips CPAP Machine Cases – Can a Client Track the Litigation?

Michigan Licensed Marijuana Growers – At What Point is a Marijuana Plant Counted?

If you are a licensed cannabis grower, whether under the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (“MMFLA”) or the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (“MRTMA”) there are limits to the amount of plants you can grow depending on the type of license you have.…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 31 Mar 2022

Michigan Licensed Marijuana Growers – At What Point is a Marijuana Plant Counted?

Oxford Children and Michigan Law — Can We Do Better?

In the wake of the recent Oxford High School shootings, many families are asking: “How can we do better AFTER an event like this?” Tragically, four (4) lives were lost last November and multiple students were shot. What the Oxford community has been dealing with…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 11 Mar 2022

Oxford Children and Michigan Law — Can We Do Better?

Pedestrians Beware – Car Safety Ratings Often Overlook Non-Occupants

For over five decades, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and auto makers have worked to make vehicles safer. Generally, the efforts have been successful, including the ubiquitous 5-star rating system and numerous car-safety improvements from crumple zones to advanced driver

By Nolan Erickson

/ 10 Mar 2022

Pedestrians Beware – Car Safety Ratings Often Overlook Non-Occupants

Increase in Divorce Cases Since the Pandemic and How Vaccines for Children Cause Disagreement

Heading into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic if you talk most attorneys who handle family law cases you will hear those attorneys have seen a large increase in the amount of divorce cases they handle. The pandemic created a situation in which many…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 7 Mar 2022

Increase in Divorce Cases Since the Pandemic and How Vaccines for Children Cause Disagreement