March 2026

An informative e-newsletter for the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Power to Pause: Legal and Practical Realities of Data Center Moratoria

By John Weiss & John Hale (Bar Admission Pending), Dickinson Wright

The rise of artificial intelligence—and its associated growing demand for computing capacity—has brought hyperscale data centers to the forefront of local land use planning across the United States, including in Michigan. Although traditional enterprise data center uses have existed for decades in many Michigan communities largely without objection, hyperscale data centers are a relatively novel land use that may not always fit neatly within existing zoning ordinances and zoning maps.

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Michigan State University-MEC, Troy
April 29 & 30, 2026
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Real Property Law Academy II is the continuation of a new program being taught by some of the most respected and experienced Michigan real estate attorneys, each an expert in their field. The overall program (Academy I and Academy II) is designed to provide a basic understanding of the most fundamental aspects of a real estate practice. It is targeted not only for real estate attorneys, but also for other attorneys who will encounter real estate issues from time to time. The program is presented in two parts: Academy I, which recently concluded, and Academy II. Each part presents eight topics over a consecutive two-day period.

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