Blog categorized as Courts

Home-Grown Electricity Generation Requirements Short-Circuited In Court 

01/17/25 11:58 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Home-Grown Electricity Generation Requirements Short-Circuited In Court 
Michigan's requirement that a certain amount of the Lower Peninsula's electricity must be generated within the borders of the Lower Peninsula violates the U.S. Commerce Clause and can't be enforced, a U.S. appellate court ruled Thursday.

District Judge Makes Weighted Blanket Available To Crime Victims In New Year 

12/27/24 12:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
District Judge Makes Weighted Blanket Available To Crime Victims In New Year 
Adult crime victims in 54-A District Court Judge Cynthia Ward’s courtroom will be able to use a weighted blanket while testifying beginning in the new year.

Supremes Say 'Kraken' Attorneys Still Face Disciplinary Action

10/30/24 11:03 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supremes Say 'Kraken' Attorneys Still Face Disciplinary Action
The Michigan Supreme Court denied four “Kraken” attorneys’ requests to dismiss formal complaints recommending disciplinary action for filing a conspiracy-laden lawsuit to overturn the 2020 election.

Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls

10/23/24 02:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls
A federal judge Tuesday dismissed the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit challenging Michigan’s maintenance of voter rolls.

Presidential Election Challenges Will Go Straight To Michigan Supreme Court

09/26/24 11:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Presidential Election Challenges Will Go Straight To Michigan Supreme Court
Those contesting presidential election results or Board of State Canvasser certification must go straight to the Michigan Supreme Court with their complaints under new procedures adopted by the court Wednesday.