https://www.wcmu.org/tags/legal Legal en-US Copyright Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax The Cannabis Industry Association says the 24% wholesale tax effectively sets a higher rate on marijuana sales than the 6% sales tax rate set in the Michigan Constitution. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-30/cannabis-industry-files-new-legal-challenge-to-michigans-24-marijuana-wholesale-tax Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/lawsuit-former-cmu-student-claims-he-was-dismissed-because-of-his-disability Ihab Hassan is suing Central Michigan University claiming that his disability accommodations were denied. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:34:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-03/lawsuit-former-cmu-student-claims-he-was-dismissed-because-of-his-disability Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/alma071025 Kate Parney, who worked as a women's soccer coach at Alma College for about two years, is suing the school for wrongful termination and gender discrimination. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:19:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/alma071025 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/ivf-embryo-at-center-of-custody-battle-headed-to-state-supreme-court A divorced couple's custody fight over a frozen embryo will head to the Michigan Supreme Court next month. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:51:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/ivf-embryo-at-center-of-custody-battle-headed-to-state-supreme-court Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-10/midland-man-facing-seven-federal-counts-related-to-january-6th Brien Burton, 44, has been indicted on seven federal crimes, with a maximum punishment of over a decade. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:09:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-10/midland-man-facing-seven-federal-counts-related-to-january-6th Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/michigan-house-votes-to-allow-prisoners-some-foia-access Prisoners in Michigan could see some access to the state’s Freedom of Information Act under legislation that passed in the state House this week. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-17/michigan-house-votes-to-allow-prisoners-some-foia-access Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Democrats in the state Legislature are sponsoring a bill they say would help people fend off defamation lawsuits filed by businesses trying to stifle criticism. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:12:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/bill-seeks-to-help-block-intimidation-lawsuits Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/sault-ste-marie-tribe-passes-resolution-on-rights-of-nature The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has passed a new resolution recognizing nature’s inherent rights. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:30:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/sault-ste-marie-tribe-passes-resolution-on-rights-of-nature Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-26/house-committee-holds-1st-hearing-on-renters-rights-bills A state House panel held its first hearing Thursday on legislation to create a right to legal representation for people facing eviction from their rental homes. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:42:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-26/house-committee-holds-1st-hearing-on-renters-rights-bills Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-25/can-sneakers-be-a-weapon-mi-supreme-court-asked-to-decide The Michigan Supreme Court is asked to decide whether sneakers and flip flops can be considered a dangerous weapon for the purpose of charging a teenager with assault. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:43:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-25/can-sneakers-be-a-weapon-mi-supreme-court-asked-to-decide Rick Pluta | MPRN