Michigan Supreme Court rules that thousands of crash survivors aren’t subject to medical fee caps imposed by a 2019 law that lowered most rates. Detractors say that may make premiums more expensive ‘for many decades.’
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Michigan Supreme Court extends custody rights of unmarried LGBTQ parents
Former couples denied the right to marry by Michigan’s overturned ban on same-sex marriage can seek custody of children produced in the relationship, the court rules.
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Michigan restaurants: Raising minimum wage would doom us. Others dubious
The Michigan Supreme Court will soon decide whether to increase the minimum wage for hourly and tipped workers. Restaurants say that hurt will servers and lead to layoffs. Proponents say servers deserve better pay.
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Michigan Supreme Court considers requiring use of preferred pronouns in courtrooms
Supporters of the change say it would make Michigan courtrooms more inclusive. Others argue it would make court records confusing and infringe on religious freedoms.
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Michigan Supreme Court justices in line for 7% raise to $208K per year by 2026
A panel also weighed raises for governor, attorney general and other lawmakers but held off due to public perceptions. One member says he’s ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ by Michigan’s pay.
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Richard Bernstein back on Michigan State Court bench after depression treatment
The justice says he hopes being open with his challenges helps others.
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Parents of Oxford shooter appeal to Supreme Court in bid to avoid trial
The parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley are appealing a Court of Appeals decision that concluded they could stand trial for allowing their minor son access to firearms.
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Michigan commission finds ‘misconduct’ by pro-Trump attorneys in 2020 lawsuit
The Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission says Sidney Powell and other lawyers who tried to overturn the 2020 election committed ‘misconduct.’ A separate discipline board will now consider punishments.
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Michigan Supreme Court may speed lawsuits for people suing the government
Currently, governments can automatically appeal lawsuits if their immunity claim fails, dragging out litigation for years. Officials say changing course will mean higher costs. But injury victims and others say justice delayed is justice denied.
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Michigan Supreme Court justice to enter mental health treatment
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein said he will miss oral arguments next week after choosing to “participate in short-term mental health treatment outside the state.”