The court declines to adopt a magistrate judge’s recommendation that plaintiff’s counsel be sanctioned $5,000 for filing a generic brief that failed to address the specific issues in this Social Security case.
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Professional Responsibility – Attorney referred for discipline after filing multiple generic briefs
Ferndale Glo nightclub files lawsuit against city
In Ferndale, the city council voted to shut down the Glo night club after complaints from neighbors and police. But now, the owners are saying that the move by the city was discrimination and they’re suing.
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Lawyers did not timely file appeal: Client’s legal-mal claim dismissed
A trial court properly held that the alleged malpractice of a law firm and its lawyers was not the proximate cause of a client’s purported injuries, the Michigan Court of Appeals has decided.
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Professional Responsibility – Attempted surveillance of unclothed person nets 30-day suspension
A hearing panel’s 30-day suspension of an attorney who attempted to videotape his 18-year-old niece while she was changing clothes is affirmed.
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Widow of soccer official killed with punch sues for $51 million
The wife of a local soccer official killed by a player’s punch, filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against him. Kristen Bieniewicz is suing Bassel Saad for $51-million dollars.
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Oakland County Lawyers: Want to Be a Judge?
Governor Rick Snyder seeks applicants to fill the 46th District Court seat being vacated by the Hon. William Richards. Visit the governor’s website for more information on the post, and to access the application form you must fill out and submit with your resume to be considered for the opening. Applications are due by April 22. Posted by Samantha Meinke
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Family Law – Attorney’s fee properly awarded for faulty venue challenge
The trial court properly awarded defendant an attorney’s fee after plaintiff challenged the Ingham Circuit Court’s decision that the proper venue in this divorce case was Calhoun County.
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Obituaries: Stewart G. Smith, Howard R. Andrews Jr., Gregory F. Lord, Robert E. McCollum
Stewart G. Smith, 89 Grosse Ile attorney Stewart G. Smith died March 23. He was 89 years old. Mr. Smith was born and raised in Wyandotte. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan. From 1944-1946, he served in the U.S. Navy as a quartermaster 3rd class on the USS Mobile. …
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Kalamazoo County assistant prosecutor fired after crash; case forward to Michigan attorney general
A Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor who is under investigation for drunken driving has been fired from her position, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting announced at a press conference Wednesday.
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Freezer case mom lawyer says insanity defense an option
Fox 2’s Dave Spencer talked to the court appointed attorney representing Mitchelle Blair.
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