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Michigan Law Expands Police and Fire Special Assessment Authority to More Cities

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​​​​​​​Cities with a population of 15,500 or more now may specially assess for police and fire services under a new law, Public Act 228 of 2022, that becomes effective on March 28, 2023, that amends Act 33, Public Acts of...more

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Michigan Emergency Services Authorities Authorized to Incur Debt for Capital Projects and Equipment

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On June 15, 2022, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation amending Act 57, Public Acts of Michigan, 1988 (“Act 57"), to authorize an emergency services authority, established under Act 57 by municipalities to...more

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Lethal Colorado cop case shines disturbing light on emergency medical care

Manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and other felony charges filed against paramedics in a Denver suburb will provide the public with a queasy close up look at not only the stresses weighing on medical first...more

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OCR: CEs May Offer COVID-19 Patient 'List' to First Responders

Report on Patient Privacy 20, no. 4 (April 2020) In new guidance, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has authorized hospitals and other covered entities (CEs) that may be faced with demands from first responders and law...more

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Further Guidance for Law Enforcement, Paramedics and First Responders Emerges for COVID-19

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Law enforcement, paramedics, first responders and public health authorities play a critical role in curbing the spread of COVID-19—and need to keep tabs on infection transmission in real time. This week, the Office for Civil...more

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Illinois State Police Provide Training on Active Shooter, Workplace Violence

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In its introduction to its New Active shooter training materials, the Illinois State Police note that “civilians that are present at any given incident are the true first responders.”...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Client Advisory: First Responders' Liability to be Clarified in New Trial Barring Blame of Plaintiff for Prior Contributory...

On January 23, 2015, the Court of Appeal published its opinion in Harb v. City of Bakersfield, et al., a case regarding an incident that occurred almost a decade ago. The opinion clarified how juries can be instructed in...more

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