Michigan

Michigan Passes Groundbreaking Laws in 2023: From Gun Safety to LGBTQ+ Rights, Here’s What You Need to Know

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan residents will need to familiarize themselves with the new laws and amendments that were passed in 2023 and recently went into effect. Taking advantage of the first combined Democratic majority in the state House, Senate, and governor’s seat in decades, lawmakers approved a range of bills related to various issues including gun safety, minimum wage, LGBTQ+ protections, and the “right-to-work” policy. The laws relating to gun safety were enacted following the tragic mass shootings at Michigan State University and Oxford High School in previous years. The legislation includes the establishment of … Read more

Michigan School Shooter’s Father Requests Jury from Different County in Bid for Fair Trial

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OXFORD, Mich. – The father of the teenager accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, is requesting a jury trial from another county. James Crumbley, the father of the 15-year-old suspect, Ethan Crumbley, made the request in an effort to avoid potential bias in his son’s trial. The shooting, which took place on November 30th, 2021, resulted in the tragic deaths of four students and the injury of several others. Crumbley’s attorney, Shannon Smith, filed a motion asking for a change of venue to a different county, arguing … Read more

Michigan State University Revisits Campus Mass Shooting Tragedy on Anniversary as New Gun Regulations Take Effect

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University approaches, Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz reflects on the painful memories that continue to haunt him. A year ago, a gunman entered his classroom, taking the lives of two students and leaving others critically injured. Díaz-Muñoz anticipates a wave of emotions as he prepares to teach the exact same lecture and lesson that were interrupted by the horrific event. On February 13, 2023, the East Lansing campus was terrorized for nearly four hours, claiming the lives of three students – … Read more

Northern Michigan Realtors Emphasize Transparency and Good Faith Amidst $1.8 Billion Real Estate Lawsuit

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Traverse City, Michigan – A recent $1.8 billion real estate lawsuit has sparked discussions about potential changes in the way real estate transactions are conducted. In the case of Sitzer v. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the initial judgment ruled in favor of home sellers against NAR and several major brokerages, alleging conspiracy to artificially inflate agent commissions. While the lawsuit is being appealed, the possibility of a different fee structure for agents has emerged. This could include options such as decoupling the fees or implementing a fee-for-service or referral fee model. Local real … Read more