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What is a Personal Protection Order?

A personal protection order or PPO is an order that prohibits an individual from engaging in specific behavior. There are three different kinds of PPOs. There is a sex assault PPO that prohibits stalking and assaultive behaviors when there isn’t a domestic relation between…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 23 Sep 2019

MICHIGAN MASSAGE THERAPIST HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF MULTIPLE SEX CRIMES

Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses allegations regarding a Traverse City massage therapist who has been accused of sexually assaulting his clients. Jeffry Knapp, a Michigan massage therapist who has been affiliated with Grand Traverse Resort, Loving Hands Massage and Spa in Traverse City,

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 23 Sep 2019

MICHIGAN MASSAGE THERAPIST HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF MULTIPLE SEX CRIMES

Vaping Illnesses and Deaths Grabbing Headlines

Vaping has come under intense scrutiny this summer as strange, sudden illnesses and deaths have been tied to the practice. To make matters worse, experts have not yet been able to identify any specific product that is causing the harm, although THC products containing vitamin…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 9 Sep 2019

Vaping Illnesses and Deaths Grabbing Headlines

David (Mittleman) v Goliath: Representing Victims of Sexual Assault Against Faceless Institutions

Michigan Association for Justice SEMINARWEB August 14, 2019, Noon EST I will be sharing my thoughts on representing survivors of sexual assault during a webinar sponsored by the Michigan Association for Justice, August 14, 2019, at noon EST. My focus will be on recognizing claims,…

By David Mittleman

/ 12 Aug 2019

Sexting and the law

A lot of people, both young and old, have done it. Sexting: Sending a picture, via text message or other media, of themselves or of a body part unclothed or in a sex act. It’s often all good until the relationship spoils or it’s shared…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 23 Jul 2019

UCLA ALLOWS GYNECOLOGIST TO KEEP TREATING WOMEN AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Attorney Mick Grewal discusses how UCLA failed to protect women from a UCLA gynecologist accused of sexual assault, resulting in more women being treated – and allegedly assaulted – while UCLA internally investigated the allegations. In December, 2018, UCLA officials received a complaint from a…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 21 Jun 2019

UCLA ALLOWS GYNECOLOGIST TO KEEP TREATING WOMEN AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Food Safety in the Spotlight after Major Food Recalls

At least 2 major food recalls have made headlines in the last week, calling into question food quality and inspection standards. On May 31, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of almost 32,000 pounds (16 tons) of ready-to-eat chicken produced by Perdue…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 5 Jun 2019

Michigan Catholic Church Criminal Charges are Just the Beginning

Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel provided an update of her office’s investigation into the Catholic Church in Michigan by announcing that five individuals have been charged with 21 counts of criminal sexual conduct. The charges stem from evidence uncovered during an investigation in

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 29 May 2019

Michigan Catholic Church Criminal Charges are Just the Beginning

CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF MICHIGAN IGNORED SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS, ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO ABUSE YOUNG MEN FOR DECADES

Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses how Michigan Catholic officials ignored young men who complained of being abused by Father Pat Egan. Pat Egan (“Father Pat”) was a Senior Priest from the Archdiocese of Westminster in London. He currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 10 May 2019

CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF MICHIGAN IGNORED SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS, ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO ABUSE YOUNG MEN FOR DECADES

Michigan No-Fault Changes Start Moving Through Lansing (Again)

Michigan’s unique and generally patient-friendly No-Fault auto insurance system is facing a new proposal for significant changes. Senate Bill 1 was passed out of committee after only 30 minutes of debate and was passed by the full Senate earlier this week. Attempts to change Michigan’s…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 8 May 2019

SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE A PORTAL FOR CHILD PREDATORS

Sex trafficking attorney Mick Grewal discusses a major operation that caught 16 alleged internet child predators – and the need for parents to be vigilant about monitoring child internet use. Earlier this month, sixteen adults, including a police officer, minister, bank manager, teacher and dental…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 29 Apr 2019

SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE A PORTAL FOR CHILD PREDATORS

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES / FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS

Medical malpractice attorney Scott Weidenfeller discusses medical malpractice lawsuits against government entities, including VA hospitals / clinics and military medical facilities. When a U.S. government employee is medically negligent and causes a patient to be harmed or injured, the case generall

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 24 Apr 2019

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES / FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS