Do employees have First Amendmen...
In the private sector, the First Amendment does not apply. However, in the public sector, employees have First Amendment rights that may pro...
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Yes! Although PA 233 will provide a mechanism for developers to bypass local zoning regulations in most circumstances in the Michigan Public Service Commission when it becomes effective, that process is optional. Developers and utility companies may prefer to utilize the traditional local zoning review process for renewable energy projects regardless of the effectiveness of PA 233 and for many townships it makes sense to address utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage land uses in a zoning ordinance in a manner that is acceptable to a particular community in the event a potential developer would like to utilize the zoning process.
In the private sector, the First Amendment does not apply. However, in the public sector, employees have First Amendment rights that may pro...
Read MoreOne of the most difficult and intimidating aspects of being a municipal employer is managing employee misconduct or poor performance. City, ...
Read MoreWhile some factors may change the outcome, the answer is generally no. In fact, “[n]o Michigan decision has ever held that a dedication of...
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