In re Certified Question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Veliz v. Cintas Corporation)

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court declined to answer a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concerning Michigan's Minimum Wage Law. Separate opinions addressed the Court's constitutional authority to issue advisory opinions, compliance with Michigan's certification procedures, and the federalism and comity considerations supporting or opposing an answer.

Holdings

1. The Michigan Supreme Court declined the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's request to answer the certified question.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Michigan Supreme Court should answer the question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concerning Michigan's Minimum Wage Law.

Disposition

other