Michigan Public Cemeteries: Muni...
Numerous state statues grant municipalities the authority to create and manage public cemeteries. This e-letter explores concepts related to...
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Recently, FSBR attorney Ross Bower gave a presentation about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to members of the Northwest District of the Michigan Association for County Drain Commissioners. The event was attended by contractors, engineers, and attorneys, in addition to drain commissioners. Ross's presentation focused on the basics of FOIA, compliance with FOIA, and common scenarios drain offices face when dealing with FOIA requests.
Numerous state statues grant municipalities the authority to create and manage public cemeteries. This e-letter explores concepts related to...
Read MoreNo. MCL 456.530(1) states that a cemetery owned and operated by a municipal corporation is exempt from the Act. The Act defines a “municip...
Read MoreIn Part 1 of our 3-part series reviewing tipping rules under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and Depart of Labor’s (“D...
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