In a recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision, Richman v Ingham County, the court addressed a citizen’s assertion that the County violated the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  Richman had requested records relative to a complaint against two County 911 dispatchers over the alleged misuse of the Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system.  The County provided […]

A flurry of court orders have stirred up confusion over what employers need to do about three federal vaccine mandates. The latest episode of Lawyers Off the Clock provides insights on where we are at and what could be next. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why the labor shortage is dragging on and the increasing problems it is causing for employers and their work forces. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

In August, a panel of the Sixth Circuit heard a challenge to the (now‑rescinded) MDHHS mask order requiring the use of masks in Michigan schools.  The Plaintiffs asserted a number of arguments, but their main contention was that the mandate violated their free exercise of religion.  The trial court refused to put in place an […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss what employers should really focus on when it comes to handling religious exemption requests for employees who do not want to get a COVID-19 vaccine. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple […]

Miller Johnson has debuted Legal Weeds, a new video log introducing the firm’s Cannabis Law practice. This vlog series is the latest effort furthering Miller Johnson’s success in informing and educating businesses in the cannabis industry. Shoran Reid Williams and Joslin Monahan, co-chairs of Miller Johnson’s Cannabis Law practice, introduce the group’s services in the […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss hot topics related to the Fair Labor Standards Act as the COVID pandemic reaches 18 months. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the steps Human Resource leaders need to take if their companies will be mandating employees have a COVID-19 vaccine, including how to deal with ADA and religious exemption requests. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the […]

In a recent unpublished decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the decision of a trial court judge which would have allowed a student’s parents to pursue intentional and negligent tort claims against a school district, its superintendent, and a building principal.  The allegations animating the case were straightforward.  Abdul‑Sattar Dannaoui was a preschool student […]

On August 23, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the attempt of a Lansing nonpublic school, Resurrection School, and related individuals to challenge last school year’s MDHHS mask mandate.  The Plaintiffs attempted to enjoin further mask mandates in schools, citing alleged violations of constitutional entitlements to free exercise of religion, substantive due process, […]