Michigan broadens eligibility for expungement of criminal convictions >>
Governor Snyder approved 2011 PA 64, which amends a 46-year old Michigan law limiting courts to setting aside only one criminal conviction for one charge.
Michigan’s new law gives judges the ability to expunge a person’s criminal record even if there are up to two additional minor offenses on it. “Minor offenses” are misdemeanors or ordinance [...]
The Cadillac News turned to MWP attorney Jason Elmore, along with local prosecutors, to explain changes to Michigan’s sex offender registry. Elmore explained how Public Act 17 of 2011 will affect people convicted of “Romeo and Juliet” offenses involving consensual sex between teenagers.
The new law, Jason explained, stops the overly broad listing of offenders: [...]
MWP Attorney Wendy Divozzo appears on Fox 32 Michigan This Morning Program on April 13 >>
Wendy Divozzo, a family law and trial attorney, appeared as a guest to answer viewers’ questions on Fox 32’s Michigan This Morning Program. Look for Wendy again in May on Michigan This Morning, where she will again answer viewers’ legal questions.
Wendy answered questions about child custody, parenting time and child support as well as property [...]
MWP Attorney Jason Elmore explains changes to Michigan’s sex offender registry law >>
Jason Elmore, a criminal defense and trial attorney, explained to TV 9&10 news how Michigan’s sex offender registry will change. Elmore explained how Public Act 17 of 2011 will affect people convicted of “Romeo and Juliet” offenses involving consensual sex between teenagers.
Under the new law, Jason explained, a person convicted of having sex with 13-, [...]
David Porteous featured in Corporate Board Member Magazine >>
The nationally-published Corporate Board Member magazine featured MWP attorney and shareholder David Porteous in its November 2010 issue. The magazine highlighted how Porteous, the lead director of Huntington Bancshares, Inc, took to the road to openly communicate with Huntington’s branch employees during a challenging period in the banking industry.
Corporate Board Member is the leading information [...]
TV 9 & 10 taps expertise of MWP attorneys David Porteous and David McCurdy on oil and gas >>
TV 9&10 interviewed MWP attorneys David McCurdy and David Porteous about the potential oil and gas boom in Northwestern Lower Michigan.
David McCurdy explained how lease terms can affect surface owners’ quality of life, including how close mining operations can be placed to residences and other buildings. David Porteous explained how big the financial stakes are–and [...]
On April 23, Nathan Piwowarski will present “Capacity & Older Patients” to the family practice residents of Munson Medical Center. Nathan’s presentation will discuss the primary care physician’s role in probate proceedings, including guardianships, conservatorships, and will and trust contests. Nathan will also discuss the different forms of advance medical directives, and their role in [...]
Jason Elmore featured in, Wading in Blood – Murder in Michigan >>
Jason Elmore, a MWP attorney specializing in criminal defense and trial practice, is featured in the new book, Wading in Blood – Murder in Michigan, written by Sonny Longtime (Sunnyside Publications 2009).
Wading in Blood dedicates a chapter to the 6-week murder trial of Thomas Richardson, where Jason served as Mr. Richardson’s trial counsel.
MWP Attorney Jason Elmore featured guest on Fox 32’s Michigan This Morning >>
On Thursday, March 4, Michigan This Morning is featuring Jason Elmore. Jason will answer MTM viewers’ legal questions live.
Jason’s guest appearance is an extension of our Legally Speaking series, in partnership with Northern Michigan’s Fox 32. In Legally Speaking, McCurdy Wotila & Porteous showcases the breadth of expertise at our firm.
Jason Elmore is a [...]
Court of Appeals opinion in favor Jason Elmore’s client cited in computer law treatise >>
Court of Appeals opinion adopting Jason Elmore’s analysis of computer abuse statute cited by computer law treatise.