by Liz Gullett | Aug 21, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced three appointments to the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County. Robbie Gaines, Jr.: The appointment fills a partial term following the resignation of Judge Leslie Kim Smith and commences on September 14 and expires on...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 10, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Following oral arguments in May, the Michigan Supreme Court let a lower court ruling stand on the issue of presenting passed legislation to the governor. At the end of 2025, Michigan House Republicans appealed a Court of Appeals (COA) decision requiring them to...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 10, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Last week, bicameral legislation was introduced in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC. In the 2010 decision, the Court ruled that government restrictions on political expenditures by corporations, labor unions, and other...
by Liz Gullett | May 8, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a legal challenge regarding presenting passed legislation to the governor. At the end of 2025, Michigan House Republicans appealed a Court of Appeals (COA) decision requiring them to present all legislation...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan House passed legislation aimed at clarifying Michigan’s premises liability laws. The bill responds to Michigan court rulings, which shifted the “open and obvious” doctrine from a complete legal defense to only one factor considered in liability...
