Michigan governor signs bill to clarify handling of eviction
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill to define who is allowed to serve eviction orders in the state.
The bill signed Wednesday establishes which officials can be ordered by a court to evict a tenant, including court officers, bailiffs and local law enforcement officers.
Whitmer says in a statement that the bill “provides needed clarity and reassurance that individuals involved in evictions or restoring possessions are given the authority of the court and proper training.” The Democrat says that specifying who can serve eviction orders is a matter of public safety.
The bill was sponsored by Republican Sen. Peter Lucido of Macomb County’s Shelby Township. It takes effect 90 days after its enactment.
Appeals court decision closes Iraqi deportation dispute
DETROIT (AP) — Lawyers say they’ve exhausted efforts to slow down or suspend the deportation of Iraqi nationals from the U.S. after a court refused to set aside a decision from one of its three-judge panels.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday there’s no interest in taking another look at the case.
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 after the U.S. government began arresting hundreds of Iraqi nationals to enforce deportation orders. They had been allowed to stay in the U.S. for years because Iraq wouldn’t accept them. The lawsuit’s goal was to suspend deportations and allow people to make new arguments about their safety in Iraq.
Detroit federal Judge Mark Goldsmith made a series of decisions in favor of the immigrants, and hundreds have benefited. But the appeals court said in December that Goldsmith exceeded his authority.
SBM Real Property Law Academy II May 8-9
The State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section will present the Real Property Law Academy II Wednesday and Thursday, May 8-9, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Michigan State University-Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Rd. in Troy.
Academy II is the continuation of a new program being taught by Michigan real estate attorneys, each an expert in their field.
The overall program (Academy I and Academy II) is designed to provide a basic understanding of the most fundamental aspects of a real estate practice. It is targeted not only for real estate attorneys, but also for other attorneys who will encounter real estate issues from time to time.
Attendance at Academy I is not a prerequisite for attending Academy II, which will target eight topics over a two-day period. “Are You Ready for (More) Real Estate?” will help attendees: gain a basic understanding of fundamentals of Michigan real estate practice; develop confidence, attract clients, and impress partners; meet some of the leading Michigan real estate lawyers; take home time-tested, proven forms and explanatory materials you can put to use immediately; and network with other real estate practitioners.
The cost to attend is $220 (law school student $80) and firms may register up to ten participants for $1,000. Register online at http://connect.mich bar.org/realproperty/events/academy2.
––––––––––––––––––––
Subscribe to the Legal News!
http://legalnews.com/Home/Subscription
Full access to public notices, articles, columns, archives, statistics, calendar and more
Day Pass Only $4.95!
One-County $80/year
Three-County & Full Pass also available
