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Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

In a series of excellent investigative journalism, Christine MacDonald and Mark Betancourt of the Detroit News have exposed dramatic failures with regards to property tax assessments in Detroit. Their research identified that the City of Detroit overcharged residents in excess of $600M in property t

By Grewal Law

/ 10 Jan 2020

Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

Toddler’s Family Receives $46 Million from Ikea After Tragic Tip-Over

In the largest wrongful death settlement related to one child in US history, furniture mega-giant Ikea has agreed to pay a California family $46 million in damages. The family’s two year old son tragically died when an Ikea Malm dresser tipped over onto the toddler’s…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 7 Jan 2020

Toddler’s Family Receives $46 Million from Ikea After Tragic Tip-Over

Apple Sued for Allegedly Stealing Life-Saving Technology

The popular Apple Watch has grabbed headlines over the last year for detecting users’ heart problems and potentially saving lives. There have been several reported incidents of the device sensing heart arrythmias or irregular heart rates and notifying the wearer, prompting further medical evaluatio

By Nolan Erickson

/ 31 Dec 2019

Michigan Minimum Wage Increase in 2020

Beginning January 1, 2020, Michigan employees will see an automatic increase in their pay statements. In the new year, Michigan employees will be guaranteed a minimum wage of $9.65 per hour. This is an increase from the previous $9.45 per hour employees were receiving after…

By Tim Seeger

/ 30 Dec 2019

Michigan Attorney General To Charge At Least Two More Priests In The New Year

2019 was a big year for some victims of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church. Not only was the statute of limitation in many states amended to hold organizations, such as the Catholic Church, accountable, but in 2019 Michigan Attorney General…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 26 Dec 2019

Michigan Attorney General To Charge At Least Two More Priests In The New Year

Not So Fast – Intermittent Fasting Gaining Legitimacy, but Not for Everyone

As we make our way into 2020, losing weight and eating healthier are sure to top the list of popular New Year’s Resolutions. And while gym memberships and fad diets are sure to spike, one common dieting practice has recently seen a boost in credibility.…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 26 Dec 2019

Not So Fast – Intermittent Fasting Gaining Legitimacy, but Not for Everyone

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

On December 20, 2019, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills that make Michigan the 20th state to legalize sports betting. Michiganders and those visiting the Great Lakes State will have to wait before placing losing wagers for the Lions to win the…

By Grewal Law

/ 23 Dec 2019

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Legalize Sports Betting

Are Vehicle Safety Features … Unsafe?

Modern passenger vehicle technology is amazing. Safety features from blind spot monitors, to adaptive cruise control, to lane control assistance, to automatic braking are now available in more cars than ever before. But could that be a bad thing? According to a recently released study,…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 20 Dec 2019

Catholic Church in England “shocked to its core” over evil in its members

In England, the Home Office is finishing up a massive investigation into historical sexual abuse perpetuated by government, religious, education, and other institutions. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recently heard testimony from top Catholic officials in the country, where

By Kelly McClintock

/ 15 Nov 2019

Catholic Church in England “shocked to its core” over evil in its members

Resident Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Assault Perpetrated While Under the Supervision of the MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Last October, following an investigation, Michigan State University police announced a warrant had been issued for Michel Phinn for criminal sexual conduct that occurred while he was a resident doctor under the supervision of MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Phinn was arrested a little over…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 12 Nov 2019

Resident Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Assault Perpetrated While Under the Supervision of the MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Diocese of Lansing Fails to Properly Handle 1990 Sexual Assault Case, Leads to Second Victim

A report just released, commissioned by the Catholic Diocese of Lansing, states that the Church failed to keep parishioners safe from a priest abusing his power and sexually assaulting at least two young men. Patrick Egan sexually assaulted a man in his 20s during a…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 5 Nov 2019

Diocese of Lansing Fails to Properly Handle 1990 Sexual Assault Case, Leads to Second Victim

Pressure on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Change Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Assault

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are debating a historic piece of legislation, which would allow more time for survivors of child sexual assault to file civil and criminal lawsuits. After passing the state house earlier this year, it now awaits its fate in the senate judiciary committee.…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 21 Oct 2019