Republican Matt DePerno argues a disciplinary board decision that could stop him from serving shouldn’t matter in the election, despite that scenario offering Gov. Gretchen Whitmer another appointment on the court.
How far can Michigan go in its quest to limit farm pollution in Michigan’s lakes and rivers? That’s the subject of a case now before the state’s highest court.
Two cases pending before the Michigan Supreme Court argue the state should pay for the losses business took during mandatory COVID-19 business closures. Government officials maintain they had the power to do so.
A Michigan Supreme Court rule that goes into effect Jan. 1 will require judges and court staff to address attorneys and others appearing in court by their preferred pronouns, including they/them pronouns.
The Supreme Court ruling puts an end to charges brought in 2021 by Attorney General Dana Nessel against seven state officials for their role in the Flint water crisis.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
