COVID19 – Legal Opinion Letter Prepared for County Sheriffs in Michigan Addressing Potential Civil Liabilities for Enforcing Orders that Violate Fundamental Constitutional Rights Under Federal and State Law

Constitutional Rights Cannot Be Quarantined! We have consulted municipal insurers, governmental entities and law enforcement agencies on several aspects of potential liabilities arising from enforcement of executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is our letter addressing potential civil liability for law enforcement and prosecutors under state and federal law. https://lexforipllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Final-Letter-and-Memo-re-Constitutional-Violations-by-Enforcement-of-Executive-Orders-Re-COVID-19.pdf Click [...]

Michigan Supreme Court Issues Emergency Procedures and Guidance and Instructions to State Courts Regarding COVID-19 Response – March 15, 2020

The Michigan Supreme Court issued guidance and directives yesterday (Sunday) March 15, 2020 providing wide latitude to state courts regarding scheduling, court activity, access and limitations on holding public hearings. The Court's order also included some directives requiring electronic pleadings and video conferencing in certain circumstances. The Court makes sure to subject its guidance to [...]