Judge: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Cannot Enforce Employer Punishments in Coronavirus Orders
The companies suing Gov. Whitmer claimed her office had exceeded its authority.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Justin Amash Sponsors Bill That’d Let Ordinary People Sue Police for Civil Rights Violations
U.S. Rep. Amash is leading an effort to overturn a decades-old doctrine that makes it nearly impossible for people to sue police officers who break the law in brutal ways.
Trump Administration Backs Catholic Charity Which Refuses to Work With Same-Sex Couples
The Trump administration has lent its support to Catholic Social Services’ lawsuit against Philadelphia.
Michigan Supreme Court Won’t Stop Law-breaking Owosso Barber
Owosso barber Karl Manke began defying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order in early May, despite court orders to cease operations.
Amazon Employees in New York Say Company Ignored Coronavirus Hazards
Amazon has allegedly been pressuring its workers to stay on the job even when they have coronavirus-like symptoms.
Attorneys General Sue Over Betsy DeVos’s New Sexual Assault Rules for Schools
Under DeVos, the Department of Education wants to let student rapists cross-examine their accusers.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Wants Police to Step Up Against Excessive Force
Gov. Whitmer wants police departments across the state to implement policies requiring officers to stop their colleagues from using excessive force during arrests.
Class Action Accuses of Google of Tracking People in “Incognito” Mode
Google says it doesn’t track users activity when they’re in incognito mode–it just receives updates from its partners and other websites.
Judge Says Apple Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses Apple of misrepresenting its sales successes in China, even as it as prepared to scale back production.
Justice Departments Backs Lawsuit Again Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s Coronavirus Orders
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called the Justice Department’s statement of interest an obvious political ploy.