A property owner claims they don...
Answer: No. The nonconforming use doctrine—sometimes called “grandfathering”—only applies to zoning ordinances, not to build...
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FSBR lawyers Helen “Lizzie” Mills and Ross Bower recently served as judges for the Michigan Youth in Government competition at Cooley Law School. Youth in Government is a program sponsored by the YMCA of Michigan for middle school students. The students participated in the Contemporary Issues Forum, which includes a debate on a current issue. This year's issue was whether body scanner technology should be used in schools across the state.
Answer: No. The nonconforming use doctrine—sometimes called “grandfathering”—only applies to zoning ordinances, not to build...
Read MoreThroughout 2025, appellate courts at both the state and federal level issued several decisions that will have a notable impact on townships ...
Read MorePictured: Attorney Dan Bock with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director, DNR Deputy Director and the Natural Resources ...
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