Michigan

Lying in the sixth Federal Circuit, Michigan is located in the Great Lakes Region/Midwestern portion of the United States. Its capital city is Lansing and the largest city is Detroit, often referred to as The Motor City. It is the only state which consists of two peninsulas in the US, the lower and upper peninsulas (referred to as the U.P). The state has the largest freshwater coastline of any political subdivision worldwide, as it is surrounded by four of the five great lakes, and Lake Saint Clair. The state has nearly 65,000 inland lakes & ponds, making it one of the most popular states for boating and water-recreation.

Today, the state of Michigan is driven by a diverse economic-base. It is known as the automotive center of the US. It is also a popular tourist destination, with a major portion of the state’s economy being driven by tourism-dollars. The economy is also driven by trade, imports and exports, high-technological advances, manufacturing, and services. Agriculture, including apple orchards, are also a major driver in the state’s economy.

Michigan allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, recall, and ratification.  The government has three branches: the executive branch, led by the governor, the legislative branch with a bicameral house and a judicial branch with a court of justice.

The Michigan legislature is one of ten full-time legislative bodies in the nation.  It is divided into the upper and lower houses, and the role of the legislature is defined by Article IV of the state’s constitution, and legislative acts are published in the Acts of the Legislature and codified in the Michigan Compiled Laws.

The executive branch of Michigan consists of four elected officers: the governor, the lieutenant governor, the secretary of state and the Attorney General.  The Governor and the Lieutenant Governor are elected on the same ticket. The Attorney General is the state’s chief law enforcement officer and the Secretary of State and its department handles automobile-related licensing, elections and record holding.  Term limits of two terms per elected official were put in place in 1993.

The Michigan Judicial branch is headed up by the Michigan Supreme Court, which administers the other courts in the system: the Michigan Court of appeals, circuit courts and district courts and other administrative and specialized courts.   

The Michigan Supreme Court has elected members who are elected on non-partisan ballots for eight-year terms.  Appellate court, circuit court and district court judges are also elected, for terms to six years.  Any vacancies to the bench are filled by the Governor.

Michigan is home to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, which are major in-state rivals. Additionally, Michigan is home to several law schools, including: Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Lansing, MI), University of Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor, MI), University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (Detroit, MI) and Wayne State University Law School (Detroit, MI).

The National Law Review covers various cases, new legislation, and important stories which occur in the state of Michigan. Immigration cases, tax legislation, litigation at the state and federal level, news from the automotive industry, and general agency-related news, are among the stories covered on the site. Visitors can read about the latest news and updates in employment law, and the state’s economy on the National Law Review.

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Mar
12
2018
Michigan Court of Appeals Offers Guidance to Employers in Documenting Reasons for Hiring, Promotions Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
22
2018
The More Things Change, The More They...Change: Recent Developments In Trade Secrets Protection And Non-Competition Law Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
20
2018
Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Implemented in 29 States Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Feb
20
2018
Michigan Adopts the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
22
2018
Michigan Supreme Court Holds That a Plaintiff is Not Permitted to Request a Change of Venue Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
22
2018
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies That the Offer of Judgment Rule Applies to a Judgment Entered on an Arbitration Award Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
19
2018
2018 Michigan Property Tax Review: Is Your Business Being over Assessed? Varnum LLP
Jan
12
2018
ICE Announces Enforcement Priorities, Raids Nearly 100 7-Eleven Stores Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
11
2018
Employee Schedule Notice Changes Expanding for Employers Across US Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
4
2018
New Year, New Minimum Wage Hikes Polsinelli PC
Jan
2
2018
2018 Legislative Developments ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
2
2018
Michigan Expands Settlement Authority for Tax Disputes Varnum LLP
Dec
26
2017
Many State and Local Minimum Wage Increases Will Go Into Effect on January 1, 2018 Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
20
2017
Roundup of Minimum Wage Increases for 2018 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
18
2017
Michigan Minimum Wage to Increase From $8.90 to $9.25 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
12
2017
Pending House Legislation May Dramatically Change Michigan’s Current Child Custody Laws Varnum LLP
Dec
8
2017
Investigation Continues After Massive Data Breach at Henry Ford Health System Faegre Drinker
Dec
8
2017
State Seeks to Avoid TB ‘Nuclear Option’ Varnum LLP
Dec
4
2017
Contractor Assessed Significant Liquidated Damages on Mackinaw Bridge Restoration Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Office of Great Lakes Moves from DEQ to DNR Varnum LLP
Oct
18
2017
Michigan Property Tax Exemption for Charitable Institutions is Again Construed Broadly by the State Supreme Court Dickinson Wright PLLC
Oct
2
2017
Recording Conversations with Your Cellphone: with Great Power Comes Potential Legal Liability Varnum LLP
Sep
22
2017
Michigan Grants Needed Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Varnum LLP
Sep
22
2017
Michigan Farmers React to EPA Announcement to Formally Rescind WOTUS Rule Varnum LLP
Sep
20
2017
Vapor Intrusion: Why Property Owners and Purchasers Really Need to Pay Attention Dickinson Wright PLLC
Sep
11
2017
Michigan Agriculture Bills Passed Before Summer Recess Varnum LLP
Sep
8
2017
Michigan DEQ Proposes New Cleanup Criteria Rules Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
8
2017
Leaving Defenses On The Table In Drafting Employee Handbooks And Posting Notices Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
22
2017
Safe Drinking Water Act Does Not Preempt Flint Plaintiffs’ Section 1983 Claims Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
11
2017
Union Corruption: UAW and Auto Manufacturer Officials Allegedly Embezzled Millions in Union-Member Funds Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
10
2017
Assessing the Taxability of Solar Energy Systems in Michigan Varnum LLP
Aug
2
2017
Cash Value of Life Insurance Policy Exempt From Garnishment Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
31
2017
Goat Subcontracting (Yes, We Said “Goat Subcontracting”) Grievance Highlights Importance of Strategic Collective Bargaining Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
28
2017
Using “Finders” to Find Capital: Avoiding Problems for Your Company Varnum LLP
Jul
25
2017
Even When You Win, You Lose: Subcontractor’s Indemnity Obligation Enforced Despite Being Absolved of Liability at Trial Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
18
2017
Sticks and Stones: When Texts and Emails Will Hurt You Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2017
Michigan Adopts New Incentive Tool for Economic Development Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
10
2017
Giving Telemedicine More Room to Breathe: Recent and Pending State and Federal Actions in the World of Online Prescribing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
29
2017
Separation Agreement Drafting Error Corrected by Michigan Appeals Court Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
23
2017
Michigan Farmers have High Hopes for the 2018 Farm Bill Varnum LLP
Jun
14
2017
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Statute of Limitations to Shareholder Oppression Claims Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
24
2017
Michigan Supreme Court Holds Insurer’s Untimely Payment of Underinsured Motorist Benefits is Subject to Penalty Interest Even If Reasonably in Dispute Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
25
2017
Riparian Rights: Is Your Neighbor’s Dock on Your Property? Varnum LLP
Mar
26
2017
Michigan Agri-Business Leaders Urge for Trade Deals to Continue Varnum LLP
Mar
24
2017
Michigan Blueberry Producers Vote to Establish Michigan Blueberry Research & Education Program Varnum LLP
Mar
23
2017
Michigan Treasury Issues Revised Interpretation of Unitary Business Groups Following LaBelle Decision Varnum LLP
Mar
23
2017
Michigan Department of Treasury Issues its Revised Interpretation of Unitary Business Groups following LaBelle Decision Varnum LLP
Mar
10
2017
Pending Appeal in Michigan Supreme Court May Warrant Filing a Protective Property Tax Appeal This Year Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
2
2017
How Federal Courts and Michigan Courts View Pending Motions for Attorney Fees on Finality of Judgment Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
26
2017
"Unitary Group" Definition Still Pending - Impacted Michigan Taxpayers Advised to Review Prior Filings Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
 

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