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MSC December Case Preview
New Legal Update
The Michigan Supreme Court hears cases on which leave to appeal has been granted, as well as cases under the mini-oral argument on the application rule. Check out this preview of the cases the supreme court plans to hear this December for the 2025-2026 term.
November COA Opinion Summaries
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Your Partnership summarizes Michigan Court of Appeals opinions monthly to help you stay on top of important caselaw. November's roundup includes cases on appellate practice, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, and no-fault.
Hemp Loophole Closing
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On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Congress closed the hemp-derived cannabinoid loophole created by the 2018 Farm Bill, effective November 12, 2026. Check out this Legal Update for a comprehensive discussion of the new federal definition of
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Hon. Andrew W. Kowalkowski was appointed judge for the 44th District Court in April 2022. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Kowalkowski was an administrative law examiner for the Michigan Department of State, and before that, he was a...
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Marcelyn A. Stepanski
Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC
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Marcelyn A. Stepanski is an attorney specializing in state and federal appellate practice and complex brief writing. She represents municipalities and other governmental bodies throughout the state of Michigan and has successfully advocated their interests...
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Marcelyn A. Stepanski
Rosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler PC
Farmington Hills
Marcelyn A. Stepanski is an attorney specializing in state and federal appellate practice and complex brief writing. She represents municipalities and other governmental bodies throughout the state of Michigan and has successfully advocated their interests...
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