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Soul Tribes International Ministries Files $1 Billion Lawsuit Against the City of Detroit and Detroit Police Department

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Last month, the City of Detroit raided and filed a baseless and discriminatory nuisance lawsuit against Soul Tribes and its members for engaging in dispensing its Holy Sacrament, Sacred (Psilocybin) Mushrooms" to its membership.

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Last month, the City of Detroit raided and filed a baseless and discriminatory nuisance lawsuit against Soul Tribes and its members for engaging in dispensing its Holy Sacrament, Sacred (Psilocybin) Mushrooms" to its membership.
After an onerous search and much consideration, Soul Tribes International Ministries chose to retain the law firm "Cannabis Counsel," a distinguished Detroit law firm specializing in the compliance and legality of Cannabis and other controlled substances.
The City of Detroit has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
Soul Tribes International Ministries remains steadfast in their pursuit of a resolution that safeguards their religious liberty, ensuring that psychedelic/entheogen-based religious practices, as guaranteed in our Constitutions and laws, are upheld and protected indefinitely.

Best Lawyers has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).

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TROY, Mich. and DETROIT, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Timothy J. Mullins as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).
The current, 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2024) is based on more than 16.1 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.
The lawyers being honored as "The Best Lawyers in America" are highlighted as the top legal talent in America.
We would like to congratulate Timothy J. Mullins on being selected for The Best Lawyers in America (2024 Edition).

Scramoge Technology Corrects Misleading Narrative From BMW’s Counsel Finnegan LLP

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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Scramoge Technology Ltd., an Irish-based company specializing in the licensing of technology in the field of wireless charging, responds to the misleading narrative ( https://www.finnegan.com/en/firm/news/finnegan-and-bmw-successfully-dism... ) released by BMW’s counsel, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP.

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Scramoge Technology Ltd., an Irish-based company specializing in the licensing of technology in the field of wireless charging, responds to the misleading narrative ( https://www.finnegan.com/en/firm/news/finnegan-and-bmw-successfully-dism... ) released by BMW’s counsel, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP.
When BMW and its counsel Finnegan refused to dismiss the Michigan action, Scramoge publicly filed a motion to dismiss BMW’s action with the Michigan Court.
In that motion Scramoge also advised Finnegan that it would be liable to Scramoge for fees and costs incurred by Scramoge for BMW and Finnegan continuing to pursue the baseless Michigan action – Finnegan never responded.
BMW of North America v. Scramoge Technology, 2:23-cv-10561-GAD-EAS (ED Mich)
BMW of North America v. Scramoge Technology, Case No.

Scramoge Technology corrects misleading narrative from BMW's counsel Finnegan LLP.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

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DUBLIN, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scramoge Technology Ltd., an Irish-based company specializing in the licensing of technology in the field of wireless charging, responds to the misleading narrative released by BMW's counsel, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP.

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DUBLIN, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scramoge Technology Ltd., an Irish-based company specializing in the licensing of technology in the field of wireless charging, responds to the misleading narrative released by BMW's counsel, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP.
In 2022, Scramoge brought suit against BMW in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas arising out of BMW's alleged infringement of patented technology owned by Scramoge.
When BMW and its counsel Finnegan refused to dismiss the Michigan action, Scramoge publicly filed a motion to dismiss BMW's action with the Michigan Court.
In that motion Scramoge also advised Finnegan that it would be liable to Scramoge for fees and costs incurred by Scramoge for BMW and Finnegan continuing to pursue the baseless Michigan action – Finnegan never responded.

Hillsdale College Law Professor and Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Honored with Official Portrait

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Hillsdale College constitutional law professor and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman was presented with an official portrait on Nov. 16 by the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Hillsdale College constitutional law professor and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman was presented with an official portrait on Nov. 16 by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Markman has taught constitutional law at Hillsdale College since 1993 and was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1999.
Before his time on the Michigan Supreme Court, Markman served on the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a Michigan federal prosecutor nominated by President George H. W. Bush.
Hillsdale College alumnus and Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano also attended the dedication ceremony.

Wolters Kluwer Analysis: More than Half of U.S. States to Increase Minimum Wage in 2023

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Several states across the country are days away from implementing increases in minimum wage, according to payroll experts at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. So far, a total of 26 states have announced raises in minimum wage in 2023, and at least one state is likely to see an increase in July. To support employers, labor attorneys, and employees across the country, Wolters Kluwer has prepared a comprehensive analysis of legislative updates to outline the states that will raise their minimum wage in the coming years.

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$11.75 per hour, up from $10.50, pursuant to legislation signed in July 2021 that will increase the minimum wage to $15.00 by 2025 (S.B.
The law tied minimum wage increases to inflation beginning in 2023, which would set the minimum wage at $13.03 in 2023, pending the outcome of an appeal of the court's decision.)
The minimum wage for direct-care workers in long-term health care facilities is $3 higher than the state minimum wage (A 4482, L. 2020).
Starting July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Portland will be set at $1.25 over the standard minimum wage, and the non-Urban rate will be set at $1 less than the standard minimum wage.