Can a public school require students to engage with materials that conflict with their parents’ religious beliefs without offering an opt-out? In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme Court enjoined the Montgomery County public...more
7/1/2025
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Educational Institutions ,
First Amendment ,
Free Exercise Clause ,
LGBTQ ,
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Notice Requirements ,
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Parental Rights ,
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Can parents legally agree to financially protect third parties from claims arising from their children’s injuries? In MK v. Auburnfly, LLC, (No. 364577, 2024 WL 5148278, Dec. 17, 2024), a published opinion, the Michigan Court...more
1/3/2025
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Bodily Injury ,
Contract Terms ,
Hold Harmless ,
Indemnification ,
Minors ,
Negligence ,
Premises Liability ,
Public Policy ,
Third-Party ,
Third-Party Liability ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Void and Unenforceable
The Michigan Constitution allows voters to initiate ballot measures to change or propose new laws. These citizen initiatives are made outside of the Legislature, enabling ordinary voters to create policy through the ballot. ...more
On June 27, 2023, the United States Supreme Court upheld a decision by North Carolina’s highest court holding that the North Carolina legislature went too far in gerrymandering voting district maps. The Court affirmed the...more