Facebook & Twitter subjected to public knowledge?

Michigan plans to consider what its employees and agencies post on social media websites as matters of public record and subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. This means that information posted by state employees on social network sites that's deemed avaible for the public can be can be requested by the public through the Freedom of Information Act.

Source: Record Eagle

Strange Michigan Laws

Everyone knows that plenty of states have outdated and strange laws. But how much do you know about Michigan? Did you know that it’s illegal to:

• Sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at a dance in Michigan.
• Have a sandwich and drink in a cemetery Fenton Michigan
• Throw a snowball in Clawson Michigan.

This article goes over some of the odd laws in Michigan.

Synthetic marijuana causes controversy

Mr. Kuo, an art student in college describes his experience with a type of synthetic marijuana known as K2. The substance has caused plenty of controversy in a number of states including Michigan. Michigan is one of many states in the process of trying to pass a bill that will ban the K2 Substance.

Source: New York Times

LeBron responsible for DUI in Michigan?

An incredible accusation was made from a Michigan 30-year-old man who claims that LeBron James is responsible for his DUI he received in Flint.

At 248 Lawyers P.C. we realize that cases like these are exceptional and that many are charged with DUI’s who are not so irresponsible. If you been charged with a DUI under ominous circumstances, you can always get a free consultation with a DUI Lawyer at 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: MSN News

Kwame Kilpatrick transferred to a low security prison

Kilpatrick was transferred Friday from the Oaks Correctional Facility near Manistee, where he had begun serving 18 months to five years for probation violations on June 8. James Thomas, Kilpatrick’s lawyer, said access to research facilities and a computer will better allow his client to prepare a defense against federal fraud and tax charges.

Source: The Oakland Press

Credit score now considered in car insurance premiums

"The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can consider credit histories when setting auto premiums. Consumer advocates are dismayed, but banning credit scores would not have fixed the urban insurance crisis anyway. As many urban policy holders now enjoy good-credit discounts -- amounting to 5% to 45% of a premium -- as do rural and outstate residents."

Negotiating deals with your creditors is something 248 Lawyers P.C. will proudly do for our community. If you’re negatively impacted by this and need to partake in debt negotiations to save your credit, make sure you contact one of our debt negotiation lawyers.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Bankruptcy taken into consideration with auto dealer reform

A local Michigan lawmaker has brokered an agreement with auto dealers and manufacturers to make reforms to the state's outdated 30-year-old automobile franchise law that never considered the possibility of bankruptcy.

Considering bankruptcy is always important and if you're doing so then you should contact the bankruptcy lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C. to discuss your best plan of action.

Source: Mlive

Gays ability to get joint custody reversed in Michigan Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that could have given gays, lesbians and unmarried heterosexuals in Michigan legal standing to obtain joint custody of children.

At 248 Lawyers P.C. we realize that fighting for custody is difficult. If you need legal assistance with your child custody battles, be sure to consult with our Family Lawyers that deal with child custody law.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Michigan makes it difficult to prove drugged-driving cases involving marijuana

Mlive has an interesting link detailing the new requirements for proving drugged-driving cases for prosecutors. If you find yourself in a situation like this be sure to get criminal defense for drugs and narcotics from 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: Mlive