Earlier this week, popular and charismatic “Cheer” star Jerry Harris was arrested on charges of producing child pornography. According to prosecutors, Harris solicited sexually graphic photos and videos from a 13-year-old boy, among other allegations of having sex with people he knew to be minors. …
Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses sexual abuse allegations against former Clarenceville High School teacher Jason Debant, who is currently employed by North Farmington High School. Recently, social media has been filled with stories of middle and high school teachers and coaches sexually abusing their…
Suicide is a significant public health problem in the United States, with over 47,000 people dying from suicide in 2017 alone. Since 2007, youth and young adult suicide rates have been steadily increasing in both Michigan and the United States. On March 19, 2020, the…
A years-long legal battle has finally come to a resolution as sources report the Flint Water Crisis class-action lawsuits have been settled with the State of Michigan, with the price tag of $600 million, one of the largest in the state’s history. The settlement comes…
Earlier this month, the State of Michigan announced that approximately 40 miles of two roadways would be modified to include a lane dedicated to self-driving vehicles. The “autonomous corridor” would extend from Ann Arbor to Detroit. According to reports, the project will begin with a…
In an ordinary year, Michigan – the Great Lakes State – has a robust tourism-based economy. Even during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in our state, the Governor’s executive orders allowed Michiganders to get outside for fitness and recreation. And now that Michigan begins…
Currently, hypothermia (brain cooling) therapy is the only accepted HIE treatment, but recently, 2 new treatments have shown promise in protecting a baby’s brain after an oxygen-depriving insult. Sometimes, during or near the time of labor and delivery, events may occur that cause the baby…
You know that a driver who hits and injures a bike rider can be held liable for paying the crash victim’s medical bills and providing compensation for pain and suffering. You most likely also understand that a pedestrian can have grounds for filing insurance claims…
Chief Judge Carl L. Bucki of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York ruled Friday that the bar date for abuse victims to submit claims should be the same day that the extended Child Victims Act expires – Aug. 14, 2021.…
If ever there was a time Americans are exercising their rights as citizens, this is it. 2020 has seen thousands of protests across the country with individuals joining forces to advocate for civil rights, public health and economic equality. At the end of May, the…
