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
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…
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
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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
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…
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…
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.…
