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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Macomb County Judge David Viviano Appointed to State Supreme Court

David Viviano, chief judge of the Macomb Circuit Court, was appointed Wednesday to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Macomb Circuit Court Chief Judge David Viviano to the Michigan Supreme Court. Viviano, 41, has served on the 16th Circuit Court bench since 2006 and takes the open seat created by the resignation of former Justice Diane Hathaway. "Judge Viviano has a distinguished record of judicial integrity and innovation," Snyder said in a release. "His deep respect for the judicial branch of government and his commitment to the rule of law will serve Michigan well." Viviano, who holds degrees from Hillsdale College and the University of Michigan Law School, previously was in private practice and served as the city attorney for Center Line. "It is a tremendous responsibility and one that I cherish," Viviano said in a …

Friday, February 8, 2013

State Supreme Court Ruling Lines Up With Utica Action on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Utica extended its moratorium on the pot shops in October while awaiting the high court's ruling.

It appears unlikely that a medical marijuana facility will be coming to Shelby Township or Utica. On Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against dispensaries, saying that people who use medical marijuana must grow their own or get it from a state-licensed caregiver. This falls in line with a moratorium that Utica placed on the pot shops in October while awaiting a decision from the state's high court. City officials voted to extend a moratorium on issuing any certificates of occupancies for medical marijuana facilities until a court ruling on their legality was made. Shelby Township has not addressed medical marijuana via moratorium or ordinance to date. Friday's 4-1 Supreme Court decision is the most significant court ruling since …

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