Annual Case Law and Legislative Update
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
12-1:15 p.m. ET
Zoom
Each year, MSU Extension land use educators compile a set of cases specific to planning and zoning. The case law update will highlight cases from the MSU Extension 2024-2025 Summary of Select Michigan Planning and Zoning Court Cases, which includes cases from the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Federal Appeals Court (6th Circuit).
The courts interpret and apply land use laws and regulatory ordinances to balance civil rights, constitutional rights, private property rights, and public interests. A state-of-the-art planning and zoning practice includes an annual or semi-annual review of federal and state court opinions because they can be consequential at the local level, depending on the court and the scope of the decision.
The legislative update will highlight recently enacted laws and emerging legislation on the move and how it could affect your job as a local official. As a local official, it is also critical to stay apprised of related legislative activity.
Instructors:
Mary Reilly, AICP, Educator, MSU Extension
Brad Neumann, AICP, Senior Educator, MSU Extension
Eric Warman, Educator, MSU Extension
Jennifer Rigterink, Assistant Director, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League
Cost: Free
Participants will earn 1 Master Citizen Planner (MCP) continuing education hour.
Registration for Annual Case Law and Legislative Update 2025 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 23, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Kara Kelly, Program Coordinator, at cplanner@msu.edu.