Conviction reversed by Michigan high court in child-porn case
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court says someone who downloads or copies child pornography for personal use can’t be charged with the more serious crime of making it.
The court reversed the conviction of Brian Hill, who had made that argument in Muskegon County court but lost in 2007.
In a 4-3 opinion, the court on Friday said the Michigan Legislature made a distinction between people who create and distribute child pornography and people who only possess it.
In a dissent, justices Robert Young Jr. and Maura Corrigan says the decision will relieve people of some criminal responsibility and create hurdles for prosecutors.
No quick decision on campaign-cash lawsuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A judge is in no hurry to make a decision in a case that challenges some of Michigan’s limits on campaign donations.
Federal Judge Janet Neff in Grand Rapids says she’ll hear arguments about a preliminary injunction on Aug. 30. Republican strategist Greg McNeilly had hoped for something before the Aug. 3 primary election.
McNeilly claims his First Amendment rights are violated by the $500 limit on contributions to Michigan House candidates and $1,000 cap for Senate candidates.
The law has been on the books for more than 30 years. In a brief order, Neff said there’s no need to expedite hearings on a lawsuit that was filed June 28, five weeks before the primary.
ACC-MI to hold annual golf outing in Plymouth
The Association of Corporate Counsel of America – Michigan Chapter invites in-house counsel to join them for their 13th Annual Golf Outing, to be held on Sept. 14 at Fox Hills Country Club in Plymouth.
Attendees will enjoy a fun-filled day of 18-holes of golf, post-golf mini-massages, a raffle, dinner and cocktails. Proceeds from the Golf Outing support the Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Corporation and Business Law awarded by the Michigan ACCA Scholarship Foundation.
For information about registering to golf and sponsorship opportunities, contact Mitzy Sharp Futro at msharpfutro@detroitlawyer.org or 313/961-6120 x201.
WCPBA and MCPBA host third annual Pryder Cup Aug. 12
The Wayne County Probate Bar Association and the Macomb County Probate Bar Association will host the third annual Pryder Cup at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods.
The format is based on the Ryder Cup competition with two golfers from Wayne County will compete against two golfers from Macomb County based upon handicaps using a combination of best ball, scramble and every other shot format.
The winner of the team ‘competition’ will be able to designate the charity to whom all profits from the outing will be donated.
Participants will be teamed on day of outing. Arrive by 11:30 a.m., if possible. Cost is $100 per person, which includes golf, cart, lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres. For more information, contact Walter Sakowski at (734) 525-2677.
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