The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that "substantial compliance" with the Open Meetings Act's public notice requirements is insufficient to shield public officials from civil liability for intentional public notice...more
The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of the statutory deadline - imposed by the Michigan Election Law - requiring that absentee voter ("AV") ballots be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be...more
In two separate cases, a Michigan Court of Appeals panel determined that state law does not preempt public school policies relating to the possession of firearms in schools and at school-sponsored events. In the lead case,...more
A public body must respond to a FOIA request within five days, but the Michigan Court of Appeals has opined that there is no obligation to produce the requested information within that timeframe.
In a June 23, 2016,...more