Felony charges dropped against Lapeer County judge, attorney says
Embezzlement charges against a Lapeer County judge have been dropped and he will soon return to the bench, according to his attorney.
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Flint mother at center of lead water crisis files lawsuit
The Flint mother who told federal lawmakers her house was “ground zero” for lead-contaminated water has filed a lawsuit against those she says are responsible for poisoning her children.
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Three named to state ethics board
Two lawyers and a former judge have been appointed to the State Board of Ethics by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Tort – Immunity for statements ‘solely’ to AGC unaffected by report to FBI
A court rule that provides absolute immunity for statements made “solely” to the Attorney Grievance Commission remains operative even if the statements are also provided to law enforcement officials.
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Learning to be better litigators
With law firms regularly offering training such as elaborate mock trials, courtroom veterans can hone their skills while helping young lawyers, too.
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Courser, Gamrat charged with felonies
Felony charges have been filed against two former state representatives, including an attorney whose case will be forwarded to the Attorney Grievance Commission.
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Detroit considers suing consultants who underestimated pension debt
Mayor Mike Duggan in his State of the Union address Tuesday night said city lawyers are looking into litigation against high-paid consultants who underestimated pension debt during the city’s bankruptcy case.
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Disbarred attorney sent to prison for theft from client
A disbarred attorney will spend six to 20 years in prison for stealing more than $100,000 from his elderly client who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
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COA judge fighting ‘age discrimination’
Judge Peter D. O’Connell is taking a stand to highlight age discrimination against judges and is filing a lawsuit in the Court of Claims to get on the 2016 ballot as incumbent — even though he isn’t up for re-election this year.
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AGC dismisses complaint against Gursten over blog post
The Attorney Grievance Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against an attorney over a blog post he wrote about “enormous damage” caused by doctors hired by insurance companies.
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