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Michigan Marijuana Sales Surpassed $3 Billion In 2023

Michigan Marijuana Sales Surpassed $3 Billion In 2023

In 2023 according to sources on the internet the Michigan  lottery made 46 million , liquor taxes made $31.5 billion this year, a slight increase from previous projections but close to $400 million less than the previous year.  Marijuana about 3 billion. Michigan's...

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 301-302

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 301-302

Michigan Rules of Evidence: A Guide to Rules 301-302 Presumptions, those inferences drawn from established facts, play a crucial role in both civil and criminal cases in Michigan. However, their application is carefully regulated by the Michigan Rules of Evidence,...

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 201-202

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 201-202

Michigan Rules of Evidence: A Guide to Rules 201-202 Understanding the Michigan Rules of Evidence is crucial for anyone involved in legal proceedings within the state. This article focuses on two key rules: 201** (Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts)** and 202**...

Scientists Discover The Reason Cannabis Causes The Munchies

Scientists Discover The Reason Cannabis Causes The Munchies

For the first time, scientists have uncovered the precise neurological impacts of cannabis use that give rise to the phenomenon famously referred to as the "munchies," as revealed by an innovative study backed by federal funds. Researchers at Washington State...

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 101-106

Evidence in Michigan Courts: A Guide to Rules 101-106

Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the rules governing evidence. This article sheds light on the first six articles of the Michigan Rules of Evidence (MRE), providing a helpful summary for legal professionals,...

Maker of CBD products asks court to decide

Maker of CBD products asks court to decide

The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Organized crime, from the mafia to small-time money laundering schemes, often evades criminal...

Examining Michigan’s Act 247 and the Publication of Notices

Examining Michigan’s Act 247 and the Publication of Notices

Are Newspapers Still the Town Crier in a Digital Age? Examining Michigan's Act 247 and the Publication of Notices In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of traditional media like newspapers is constantly under scrutiny. Yet, in Michigan, a 1963 law,...

Second Amendment Restrictions and Restoration in Michigan

Second Amendment Restrictions and Restoration in Michigan

Michigan cherishes the Second Amendment, but it's important to remember that this right isn't absolute. Certain actions or circumstances can lead to its temporary or permanent loss. Understanding these situations and potential avenues for restoration is crucial for...

Can employers test for weed in 2024?

Can employers test for weed in 2024?

A bill enacted into California law in 2024 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their off-duty and off-site use of cannabis, as it relates to their employment. The bill provides an extra level of safeguard for marijuana users in...

Understanding the Process and Rules of Impeachment in Michigan

Understanding the Process and Rules of Impeachment in Michigan

Understanding the Process and Rules of Impeachment in MichiganMichigan's history with impeachment is relatively short, with the first and only instance occurring in 1975 against Governor William Milliken. However, the process outlined in the state's constitution and...

Understanding Michigan’s Riot Laws and Penalties

Understanding Michigan’s Riot Laws and Penalties

Understanding Michigan's Riot Laws and PenaltiesIn any society, maintaining peace and order is paramount. Michigan, like other states, has specific laws in place to address situations of public unrest and violence. To understand the legal framework and potential...

MI COURT OF APPEALS – Over 1000 Cannabis Plants Just a Misdemeanor

MI COURT OF APPEALS – Over 1000 Cannabis Plants Just a Misdemeanor

Court rules, Illegal marijuana grow of any size only a misdemeanor in Michigan.Past defendants may have grounds to fight their prior convictions.Since the act's passage in 2018, the outdated 1978 law has led to the charging and conviction of over 3,500 individuals, as...

Michigan’s Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024

Michigan’s Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024

Michigan's Freedom to Work Law Dies in 2024In February, Michigan's right-to-work law will be repealed, marking a significant milestone as the state becomes the first in decades to overturn a union-restricting law known as "right-to-work," which was enacted over a...

New laws for 2024 – Buckle Up

New laws for 2024 – Buckle Up

States nationwide will welcome the upcoming year with the implementation of laws tackling crucial matters such as gun violence, book bans, and the introduction of gender-neutral toy sections. These legislative advancements are set to take effect throughout 2024,...

New laws in Michigan for 2024

New laws in Michigan for 2024

Michigan teens can pre-register to vote With the next election season, Michigan Democrats passed a new law that allows 16-year-old high school students in the state to pre-register to vote. "Michigan led the nation in youth voter turnout in the 2022 elections and we...

Biden Issues More Cannabis Pardons but…

Biden Issues More Cannabis Pardons but…

Joe Biden has extended pardons for individuals charged with simple cannabis possession and use, yet disappointingly, he has refrained from granting clemency to those currently incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses.In an extension of the previous year's extensive...

Working With and Not Against, IRS Revenue Code 280E

Working With and Not Against, IRS Revenue Code 280E

Cannabis operators face IRS Revenue Code 280E restrictions, but smart tax planning and strategies allow entrepreneurs to mitigate its impact on their business.Komorn Law is Michigan's top cannabis law firms when it comes to licensing, consulting and legal defense....

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