The Kuwait author Muneefa Abdullah is claiming that “Frozen” came from a 2007 short story she wrote about a snow princess.
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Detroit federal court lawsuit vs. Disney claims 'Frozen' was ripped off
Lawsuit filed in Detroit federal court claims 'Frozen' was a rip off
What does a 28-page children’s book have in common with “Frozen”, the mega blockbuster hit from Disney? According to attorney Steven Richter, enough to file a lawsuit.
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Full unedited Inkster police video of beating to be released
The dash cam video of Inkster police beating Floyd Dent during a traffic stop is so violent, it made national headlines.There is more footage of that January beating that hasn’t been made public, and Dent and his attorney say it reveals more cause for concern.”You are missing the way I was talked to, the way I was treated,” Dent said.Dent was left bloodied and beaten after the traffic stop. He claims Inkster police profiled him pulled him over, which led to the incident.He was yanked out of t…
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Lansing, East Lansing lawyers pass away
William J. Stapleton Jr. served in the U.S. Army, and Deborah A. Deprez practiced at Sinas Dramis Law Firm.
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City of Detroit hasn't paid out lawsuit from 2012 bus accident
She was one of 12 people riding a Detroit bus in 2012 when the bus driver ran a red light. Now, three years later, she’s still waiting for the city to pay her what they agreed to after the crash.
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Not Making Enough Money, Attorneys? Traverse City Seminar Offers Solutions
The State Bar of Michigan Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program will offer a seminar, “Attorney Under-Earning: Signs, Causes and Solutions to Help You Start Earning What You’re Worth,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. Attendees will walk away with knowledge of the seven successful methods for overcoming under-earning. Speakers include Ann Guinn, a law practice management consultant and author of “Minding Your Own Business: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer’s Guide to a Profitable Practice,” and Tish Vincent, program administrator of the State Bar of Michigan Lawyers and Judges…
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National Death Penalty Archive Will Incorporate Collection of Michigan Attorney Eugene Wanger
Michigan attorney Eugene Wanger will donate his collection of artifacts related to the death penalty to the National Death Penalty Archive in Albany, New York. His collection is one of the largest privately owned collections in the country, composed of books, periodicals, pamphlets, posters, photographs and other memorabilia, memorializing the history of the death penalty in the United States and across the globe. The National Death Penalty Archive will hold a dedication ceremony to incorporate the Eugene G. Wanger and Marilyn M. Wanger Death Penalty Collection into the archive at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at the University at…
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Eastern District: Attorney who filed generic briefs referred for discipline
A federal judge has declined to impose a magistrate’s recommended $5,000 sanction against an attorney who, the magistrate said, filed “a generic brief that failed to address the specific issues” in a Social Security disability benefits case.
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Two Detroit police officers indicted on charges of robbery, extortion and others
The United States Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a Detroit Police lieutenant and an officer were both indicted on charges of robbing drug dealers and stealing drugs and money obtained in searches.
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ADB: 30-day suspension for attempt to videotape unclothed person
The Attorney Discipline Board has affirmed a hearing panel’s 30-day suspension of a Southfield lawyer who pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor of attempted surveillance of an unclothed person.
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