Update amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Two years have passed since our case was filed in April 2018. Since then, several depositions have taken place, and most recently a motion for which there is a hearing scheduled. Unfortunately, and tragically, the world is now dealing with a pandemic due to the Covid-19 virus. We don't know yet if that will change the date of the hearing. According to the stats, there have been over 15,000 views on the blog, with April 16, 2020 being a high spot most recently. So for anyone looking, we hope everyone is staying safe, and well. We are still being advised by legal counsel not to post about the case, so posts will be few and far between until the case is over. Thanks for your patience. "Under Color of Law" is still available for purchase on Amazon. You will have to type in my name, "Larraine Stanislaw", for it to come up.

New Year, New Case

Well, not really. The new case was filed in April of 2018, and is progressing, but slowly. Discovery has been extended for the third time so depositions can be completed. So for anyone wondering, we're still in discovery mode, and will be for a few more months.

Would you believe it?

We're still in discovery mode! Trial date for our case is now set for mid-2020. As soon as possible, will again promote the book and post updates. Until then we're in holding pattern, so thanks for your patience.

Still in Discovery Mode

Comments of "WHAT BOOK??" have been prevalent around our township as word of it has gotten out. Would like to comment on the case, but we've not yet begun depositions. Delays and cancellations have pushed them back. Here we are in July already, and end of discovery is scheduled for September 1. So, stay tuned. I'll post something about the case when I can. Until then, "WHAT BOOK??" seems to be the word around the township. It's still available on Amazon.

Update

Depositions should start anytime in our case. Won't be posting for awhile. Attorney has given us instructions, so we're incommunicado. Thanks for your understanding. Will post something when I can.

"Used Car Dealer Regulations Kill Small Businesses"

We've had the first meeting regarding our case - a scheduling conference. Our first deadline is October 15 to turn over all of our documents. While searching for some, I ran across the following article I was asked to write in conjunction with Jack McHugh, Legislative Analyst with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy detailing the devastating affects Public Act 495 had. I hope you find it interesting.

Progress Report on New Case

After our new case was filed in April, a motion was filed almost immediately by the Defendants' attorney to change the venue from Michigan Circuit Court to Federal Court. Then prior to the conference to schedule discovery such as depositions, etc., they filed a motion to have it heard by the previous judge, and have it termed a 'companion' case with our first case. All of this is strategy and maneuvering, and was shot down immediately. But it delayed any further progress. Consequently, the scheduling conference has been delayed from July to September. So glad we're not impatient to get things underway.

Due to the sensitivity of much of the information regarding the case, I can only give updates of actual events. Nothing of substance regarding the case, itself, can be shared at this time, alhough, some of you may have heard the news that the Thetford Township Police Chief (Yes, the one in the book) was arrested last week (August 22, 2018) on charges of embezzling money from the sale of military equipment obtained through the LESO program, and obstruction of justice. This certainly throws a new twist into the situation. The arrest was the culmination of a year-long investigation by the local Sheriff's Department as to what had become of some of the equipment the Chief had obtained, and where some of the money was from equipment that had been scrapped at a local salvage yard that hadn't been turned into the Township. The Clerk promptly resigned the next day on the heels of the Police Chief's arrest. One thing is clear, the regime that has been in control, doing whatever they wanted with no fear of reprisal or being held accountable, is fast losing its grip. Stay tuned!