Program to address recent FOC rule change
As of Jan. 1, there are new Court Rules for Friend of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (MCR 3.224), including domestic violence screening rules that permit attorneys to be present during mediation and rules related to procedures for entering orders and filing objections.
Each county FOC was required to submit their own plans to implement the rule to the SCAO, so each county will have their own local rules and procedures.
In response, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan is holding a series of seminars for the local FOCs to present their plans to members.
The first of these will be held for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Andiamo’s in Bloomfield Township.
Speaking at the seminar will be Brian O. Nicholas, chief referee, Macomb County FOC; Suzanne Hollyer, director, Oakland County FOC; and Erin Lincoln, director, Wayne County FOC.
The seminar is free to members of the Family Law Section and to judges and FOC personnel. All others pay $30.
To register or for additional information, contact Caitlin Myers of Pitler Family Law & Mediation PC by calling 248.584.0400 or emailing cmyers@amicabledivorce.com.
Detroit police linking 2020 homicides so far to marijuana
DETROIT (AP) — Marijuana deals have been a common theme in many of the 17 homicides reported in Detroit so far this year, according to the police chief.
Marijuana is legal under Michigan law, but small recreational sales aren't legal yet in Detroit. The illegal market still is thriving, Chief James Craig said.
"It's supply and demand — there's a higher demand for black market marijuana because it's cheaper," Craig told The Detroit News.
He said violence occurs when buyers rob marijuana sellers or dealers rob customers.
“My staff tells me there are more shootings involving sales of black market marijuana than any other drug, including cocaine or heroin,” Craig said.
The Detroit City Council has banned recreational marijuana sales through Jan. 31. Council member James Tate wants to extend it through March. A vote could occur next week.
Craig said his officers are focusing on arresting people who illegally carry guns while buying or selling marijuana.
Nearly 100 beehives stolen from northern California orchard
YUBA CITY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the theft of nearly 100 beehives from an orchard in northern California.
The beehives, which are used to pollinate almond orchards, were discovered missing on Friday, beekeeper Mike Potts said. He estimated that the theft of the 92 hives, about a third of his operation, would cost him about $44,000 in revenue.
“It's hard enough keeping the bees alive without someone stealing them. It's frustrating," Potts told KCRA-TV.
Potts, who is based in Oregon, suspects that another beekeeper who lost bees could be responsible for the theft and may have stolen hives before.
Given the weight of the hives in addition to the boxes that hold them, he thinks the thief may have used a flatbed truck to drive them away.
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